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.

Do You Want to Sell a Rolex Yacht-Master or Yacht-Master II?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Do You Want to Sell a Rolex Yacht-Master or Yacht-Master II?
Information about the Rolex Yach-Master and selling it in today's market.
January 2025
What Is the Gold to Silver Ratio?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
What Is the Gold to Silver Ratio?
How some investors use the gold to silver ratio to determine times to buy and sell.
January 2025
How Volatile Is Gold?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
How Volatile Is Gold?
Tips on understanding the market for gold.
January 2025
The Oyster Bracelet
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Oyster Bracelet
A description of the Rolex Oyster bracelet.
January 2025
An Overview of Metal Symbolism for Engagement Rings
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
An Overview of Metal Symbolism for Engagement Rings
How choice of precious metal can add symbolic meaning to an engagement ring.
January 2025
The Symbolism of Platinum in an Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Symbolism of Platinum in an Engagement Ring
How to use platinum in an engagement ring for more meaning.
January 2025
The Gift of Rolex
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Gift of Rolex
The pros and cons of giving a Rolex as a gift.
January 2025
Some Factors That Impact How Much You Get when You Sell Gold
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Some Factors That Impact How Much You Get when You Sell Gold
Conditions that affect the price offered to you when you sell gold in San Diego
January 2025
The Rolex President Bracelet
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Rolex President Bracelet
A description of the Rolex Day-Date watch's distinctive bracelet nicknamed the President.
January 2025
The Symbolism of White Gold in an Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Symbolism of White Gold in an Engagement Ring
How white gold can add symbolic meaning to an engagement ring.
January 2025
Is Your Jewelry Good for Resale?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Is Your Jewelry Good for Resale?
Some factors that determine if jewelry you sell can be resold as is.
January 2025
Should You Have Your Jewelry Repaired Before Selling It?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Should You Have Your Jewelry Repaired Before Selling It?
The need to repair jewelry before selling is dependant on issues discussed in this blog post.
January 2025
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