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Memento Mori, in Latin means “Remember your mortality” or “Remember you will die.” It reminds people of their mortality, and to live a good life because death can strike without any warning. Mourning dress was expressed …
Pearls are a true wonder of nature and the result of a clever self-defensive mechanism employed by some types of mollusks, which we generally name "pearl oysters." Most natural pearls form when an irritant - …
With The Great Gatsby on the silver screen, fashions of the “Roaring Twenties” are in the spotlight. Many people are curious about the fashion and jewelry styles of this exciting era. Art Deco style dominated designs …
There are thousands of types of watches in the world and many of them proudly display the word “chronometer” on their dials. But what is a chronometer, really? Let’s break it down: Chronos = the Greek …
Co-axial escapement, a modern type of watch movement, was invented around 1974 by an English master watchmaker named George Daniels. Omega acquired the rights from Daniels to use this unique new technology and in 1999, …
One of the main questions that we are often asked by first-time customers looking to sell their valuables is: “What is the process?” While that depends entirely on the item itself, its condition, the market …
With an inflow of customer anniversaries during the most popular wedding month of the year, San Diego’s Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers has decided to celebrate lasting love by hosting their first ever Diamond Trade Up …
On December 9th, 2011, Gloria DeMent finished her string of errands by visiting Leo Hamel Jewelry Buyers in Escondido, where she sold some unwanted valuables to the office’s manager, Henry Chaplin. Later that day as …
Diamonds were traditionally reserved for rings of the engagement variety, but times have changed and so have jewelry trends! Today, you don’t have to wait around for Mr. Right in order to score the rock …
