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Rare Pearls from Unusual Sources

When we think of a pearl, we oftentimes conjure up images of hard, white round beads with an iridescent luster, that come from the bivalve known as an oyster. In…

5 Ways to Tell if Gold is Real

The Magnet Test In order to get the most accurate result for this method you must make sure you have a good magnet. Not a weak magnet like a fridge…

10 Colorful Spring Jewelry Trends

What a fun way to start off this amazing 2016 than by keeping up with the latest trends! Pantone has announced the next 10 shades that are trending this spring…

What Makes Leo Hamel’s Repair Department Special?

Most consumers aren’t aware that many other jewelers that offer “watch repair” or “jewelry repair” don’t have an in-house repair department and have to outsource repairs to another business, which normally comes…

What Are Colored Diamonds?

When most people think of diamonds, they usually think of a sparkling stone that is white in color. What many people do not know is that there are rare and…

The Omega Speedmaster: A Unique History

Anyone interested in history, space flight or watch making will want to hear the story of the Omega Speedmaster. A little-known specialty watch in the 1950s, the Speedmaster rose to…

The World’s Largest Diamond – The Cullinan

The Cullinan is the largest gem-quality diamond ever found, measuring in at approximately 4.1 inches in length and 3,106.75 carats, or 1.37 lbs! To put its true size into perspective, it would take 142…

The Klondike Gold Rush

Gold! Gold! Gold! Newspaper headlines across the US screamed of gold and riches from the Yukon. It was the summer of 1897 and the US was in the middle of…

End of Summer Savings

As we know, summer in San Diego is almost year round but that didn’t stop us from having the most ah-mazing end of summer deals. From Pre-owned Rolex to vintage…

Introducing Our Newest Jewelry Line — Beverly K.

HistorySince 1999, Beverley K. has been dedicated to crafting exquisite jewelry. They are renowned for beautifully detailed styling and fine craftsmanship. New designs are consistently released, keeping their collection fresh…

The King of Gems

July’s birthstone is ruby, known as the “King of Gems” for its gloriously rich red color. It has been used to symbolize royalty and strength since antiquity. One of the most…
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