According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of gift is a thing given willingly to someone without payment. But most gifts are not free for the giver! Many Americans will…
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…
Here is Chris’ love story, which beat out all other entries in our 2011 “Perfect Proposal” contest to win a $10,000 diamond ring and the opportunity to propose to his…
Can you believe it’s already October? Oh my goodness, where has this year gone? Are you ready for all of fall’s hot jewelry trends? Yellow gold is pulling ahead in…
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…
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…
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…
The term “vintage” means different things to many people, but for Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, it opens up an entirely different realm of choices for our customers. The way we…
What is the sweetest thing anyone’s done for you in the name of love? Perhaps it was a planned romantic evening or a gift that still says “I love you”…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! How is your holiday shopping going? Whether you’re almost done or haven’t even started, we’ve got great gifts in every price range…
Gemstones have been used for personal adornment by most cultures the world over going back for centuries. Gems were sometimes also used as currency or even tools, and are used…
October is a special month. The weather starts getting a bit cooler here in San Diego, many of us start planning out creative costumes for Halloween, and the holidays begin…
