Category Archives: General Discussion

What is Vintage Jewelry?

  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 use it, “vintage” simply means a piece of jewelry … Continue reading

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Enter to win a Tiffany & Co. Necklace and dinner at The Prado!

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” every time you look at it. The feeling you get … Continue reading

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Christmas Shopping Made Easy: Gift Ideas & Extended Holiday Hours

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 and for every person on your list. Receive free gift … Continue reading

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How Gemstones Derive Their Color: the Science Behind the Beauty!

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 today in various industrial applications, as well as set in … Continue reading

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Buying an Engagement Ring: What You Need to Know

You have found the love of your life. Bending down on one knee, you ask the biggest, most important question in your life, holding out what you hope is the perfect engagement ring. She says yes! You are elated! There’s … Continue reading

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Celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with PANDORA

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 to take a prominent position in most of our minds. … Continue reading

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Hearts On Fire® Recognizes Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers

Today we are celebrating a huge success at Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers: we have been inducted into the Hearts On Fire® Hall of Fame! Every year we send a handful of our top people to the Hearts On Fire® University … Continue reading

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Little Gifts with Big Meaning

At Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, we have lots of treasures that could be considered “the perfect gift.” Every woman loves to receive a precious gift that was picked out especially for her—whether it’s a glittering ruby ring for her birthday, … Continue reading

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New! Men’s Wedding Bands from Hearts On Fire®

Here at Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, we love to advertise that Hearts On Fire® produces “the world’s most perfectly cut diamonds.” And that’s because they do! We carry a plethora of stunning engagement rings and wedding or anniversary bands, each … Continue reading

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SD BEST Reader’s Poll 2011 Results Are In…

You voted and the Union-Tribune listened! Thank you to every single one of you who voted for us as your favorite place to shop for jewelry.  San Diego’s Best Reader’s Poll 2011 winners have finally been announced and what a … Continue reading

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