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 Slight Differences in Diamond Carat Weight Can Help You Manage Your Engagement Ring Investment
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How Slight Differences in Diamond Carat Weight Can Help You Manage Your Engagement Ring Investment
An explanation of how to buy based on carat weight to save money on an engagement ring.
October 2024
Have Your Gold Jewelry Appraised Before You Sell It
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Have Your Gold Jewelry Appraised Before You Sell It
A discussion of the importance of jewelry appraisal when selling jewelry
October 2024
James Bond’s Favorite Rolex
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
James Bond’s Favorite Rolex
Blog post about the Submariner 6538, the Rolex James Bond
October 2024
The Most Important Step for Selling Diamond Jewelry in San Diego
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
The Most Important Step for Selling Diamond Jewelry in San Diego
Before you sell diamonds in San Diego, you should get them GIA Certified.
October 2024
What Are Some Benefits of Lab Grown Diamonds?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
What Are Some Benefits of Lab Grown Diamonds?
An exploration of the benefits of lab grown diamands for an engagement ring in San Diego.
October 2024
What Kind of Pre-Owned Rolex Watch Do You Want?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
What Kind of Pre-Owned Rolex Watch Do You Want?
A quick and basic explanation of tool, sport, and dress watches.
October 2024
The Symbolism of Engagement Rings
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Symbolism of Engagement Rings
An exploration of why engagement rings are important.
October 2024
When You Sell Jewelry in San Diego, Get an Appraisal to Know What You Have
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
When You Sell Jewelry in San Diego, Get an Appraisal to Know What You Have
A discussion of the importance of getting your jewelry appraised prior to selling it.
October 2024
Let’s Discuss Some Pros and Cons of Lab Grown Diamonds
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Let’s Discuss Some Pros and Cons of Lab Grown Diamonds
An exploration of the pros and cons of lab grown diamonds.
October 2024
If You Love the Watch, That’s Enough, Isn’t It?
Rolex San Diego · 3 min read
If You Love the Watch, That’s Enough, Isn’t It?
Advice on some of the broad categories of watch types.
October 2024
Rolex’s New Dress Watch, the Rolex 1908
· 2 min read
Rolex’s New Dress Watch, the Rolex 1908
A closer look at Rolex's platinum 1908, its new icy-blue guilloché dial, and why this understated dress watch is built to last.
October 2024
Do You Have Vintage or Antique Jewelry to Sell in San Diego?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Do You Have Vintage or Antique Jewelry to Sell in San Diego?
Tips about selling vintage or antique jewelry in San Diego.
October 2024
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