The Journal

Notes from the bench.

Stories on diamonds and design, buying guides for pre-owned Rolex, and the small lessons that come from three generations behind the same counter.

How Should You Fit Resale Value into a Rolex Purchasing Decision?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
How Should You Fit Resale Value into a Rolex Purchasing Decision?
A quick perspective on Rolex resale value and decision making.
October 2024
How Does Jewelry Trade-In Work?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
How Does Jewelry Trade-In Work?
How trading in jewelry can be an alternative to selling it.
October 2024
Rolex and Sir Edmund Hillary’s Peak Performance
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex and Sir Edmund Hillary’s Peak Performance
A post about Rolex and Smith watches on the first successful Mt. Everest Expedition
October 2024
Can I Use a Ruby for an Engagement Ring?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Can I Use a Ruby for an Engagement Ring?
Quick discussion of the use of rubies in engagement rings.
October 2024
Should I Pawn My Jewelry or Sell It Outright?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Should I Pawn My Jewelry or Sell It Outright?
Selling vs. pawning jewelry is explored in this blog post.
October 2024
Why Do Dealers Buy Vintage Jewelry?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Why Do Dealers Buy Vintage Jewelry?
An explanation of the vintage jewelry business from a jewelry buyer's perspective.
October 2024
Three Ways to Make an Engagement Ring Fit Your Budget 
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Three Ways to Make an Engagement Ring Fit Your Budget 
Three strategies for spening less on an engagement ring.
October 2024
Rolex Laureate Constantino Aucca Chutas
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Constantino Aucca Chutas
An overview of the work of Constantino Aucca Chutas, a new Rolex Laureate.
October 2024
How Should You Time the Market When You Sell Your Gold?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 3 min read
How Should You Time the Market When You Sell Your Gold?
Blog post encouraging those selling gold jewelry not to try to time the market.
October 2024
Things to Keep in Mind when You Sell Your Engagement Ring
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Things to Keep in Mind when You Sell Your Engagement Ring
Tips for engagement ring selling in San Diego
October 2024
How Well Does a Rolex Retain Its Value?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
How Well Does a Rolex Retain Its Value?
Discussion of how well Rolexes retain value.
October 2024
How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
Tips on determining how much to spend on an engagement ring.
October 2024
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