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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.
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Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Ten Things That Make Rolex Special
Seven ways Rolex developed a special brand loyalty.
May 2025
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Selling Options for Your Jewelry
Some tips for selling jewelry
May 2025
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Assessing Value when You’re Selling Jewelry
Tips on figuring out the value of jewelry you want to sell.
April 2025
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Stop This Instant and Get a Jewelry Appraisal!
Why you should get a jewelry appraisal
April 2025
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
How to Sell Broken and Incomplete Jewelry
How to sell broken jewelry
April 2025
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
When You Don’t Want to Sell
An overview of selling jewlery you would rather keep.
April 2025
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Toi et Moi. Empress Joséphine Bonaparte’s Famous Engagement Ring
The story of the engagement ring Napoleon gave to Josephine and the style it inspired.
April 2025
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The First Diamond Engagement Ring
The story of the first engagement ring, givent to Mary of Burgundy by Archduke Maximillan
March 2025
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Two Ideas for an Unusual Engagement Ring
Some ideas for rings that don't follow the standards.
March 2025
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Five Ways to Save Money on Your Engagement Ring
Tips on saving money when purchasing a diamond engagement ring.
March 2025
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How to Design a Custom Engagement Ring: Tips and Inspiration
This blog posts offers engagement ring design tips.
March 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Testimonee Sir Malcolm Campbell
A brief description of the accomplishments of Rolex Testimonee Sir Malcolm Campbell
March 2025
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