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Heirloom jewelry is wonderful to have, except when it’s simply not you. Yes, the vintage or antique craftsmanship and design feel awe-inspiring to touch, and you appreciate the memory and…

Picture this. You’ve been wearing one of your favorite rings all day. When you get home and take it off, there’s a green stain around your finger! This can happen…

Let’s face it- jewelry jargon can be downright intimidating. If you’re shopping for a diamond engagement ring and your jeweler is throwing different terms at you left and right it’s…

When it comes to purchasing diamonds you should always keep the 4Cs in mind. The 4Cs are the four main qualities that make up a diamond: cut, color, carat, and…

As the New Year rolls in, we say goodbye to some of 2017’s jewelry trends and hello to all of the new trends we’ll see sprouting up all throughout 2018.…

Jewelry trends are cyclical; everything old eventually becomes new and cool again. So what’s one style of jewelry that has recently been making a comeback? Cameos. Cameo jewelry is elegant…

Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January, which makes it the perfect gemstone to ring in the New Year. You probably associate garnet with a deep red color,…

Thanks to customers like you, Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers was voted CityBeat’s Best Jewelry Store 2017 and San Diego Union Tribune’s Best Jeweler 2017. Thanks to customers like you, we’ve…

Similarly to Shakespeare’s famous quote “What’s in a name?” you should know what a vintage engagement ring from San Diego jewelry stores would say about your choice. But first off,…

Victorinox, makers of the original Swiss army knife, has been pioneering craftsmanship and innovation since its foundation in 1884. Swiss Army products are recognized as high quality, versatile, and finely…

With the New Year fast approaching you may be looking for quick ways to make some extra cash. One way that has become popular in the past is by hosting…

Every piece of jewelry tells a story. No matter how you’ve acquired your jewelry collection, it’s special to you and is one of your most cherished treasures. While you may…