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Start 2014 off with a symbol of commitment, friendship and positive energy with the garnet gemstone. The six families of garnets are silicate materials of different chemical composition, although they retain a similar…

Be spooked by the intensity of a black diamond this year and enchant your jewelry collection with a true gemstone rarity. Similar to white diamonds, black diamonds are crystallized carbon…

Need an extraordinary last minute gift for someone special this Christmas? Pandora offers you the opportunity to create a perfect gift with charms made by skilled craftsmen using the finest…

On Friday, December 6th, one lucky couple experienced the moment of a lifetime. At San Diego’s very own beloved December Nights event at Balboa Park, the winner of Leo’s third annual Perfect Proposal contest…

Jewelry speaks words and shares stories people no longer say. This vintage bracelet is certainly no exception! Brought by a local San Diego woman to one of our professional gemologists,…

It was all about the diamonds at the Exquisite Weddings soirée! On Thursday, October 24, 2013, Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers attended Exquisite Weddings Magazine’s Fall Launch Party hosted at the…

When it comes to buying an engagement ring, knowing and understanding the “4 Cs” of a diamond can certainly come in handy. Considered the universal method of evaluating a diamond,…

The name is Bond, James Bond. But, what’s the watch? The mysterious and debonair 007-agent has fascinated and intrigued pop culture for more than 50 years. First created by the…

A change of season calls for a change of colors with October’s opal birthstone. Opals, classified as precious gemstones and sedimentary stones, are formations of non-crystalline silica gel. Known mostly…

A full piggy bank can go a long way towards getting a diamond for Mom! Here at Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, we recently had the pleasure of serving two of…

It’s the moment that many people dream about their whole lives—that moment that their soul mate will drop to one knee to propose marriage. But how did the tradition of…

It’s more than just a colorful Easter egg. For nearly 130 years, the world has been mesmerized by the beauty and history hidden behind the famed Fabergé egg. Often dressed…