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.
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San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How Can an Engagement Ring Design Suggest Meaning?
Tips on packing meaning into an engagement ring with design choices.
January 2025
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How to Combine Gems for Meaning on an Engagement Ring
A quick overview of mixing gemstones to add different layers of meaning to an engagement ring.
January 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Do You Have a Rolex Oysterquartz to Sell?
A description of the Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust and it's demand in the pre-owned Rolex market.
January 2025
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Make a Valentine’s Day Upgrade
Trading jewelry in for new jewelry for Valentine's Day or other events.
January 2025
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Symbolism of a Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
A brief discussion on the symbolism of blue sapphires on an engagement ring.
January 2025
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Do You Have Cartier Jewelry You Would Like to Sell?
A description of Cartier jewelry and it's demand in the pre-owned jewelry market.
January 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Is Rolex Customization a Bad Idea?
The pros and cons of aftermarket customization of a Rolex watch.
January 2025
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Do You Have Diamond Ring You’d Like to Sell?
Thoughts about hot to sell a diamond ring and the possible ways to do it.
January 2025
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Symbolism of an Emerald Engagement Ring
A quick description of the symbolism of emeralds in engagement rings.
January 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Do You Have a Rolex GMT Master II You Want to Sell?
A description of the GMT Master II and why it is popular in the pre-owned Rolex market.
January 2025
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
What Ratio of Your Investment Portfolio Should Be Gold?
Thoughts (but not advice) about gold investment.
January 2025
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Symbolism in an Engagement Ring
An overview of meaning and symbolism in an engagement ring.
January 2025
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