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Hearts On Fire is a diamond of such unparalleled perfection that it stands out from the crowd. That Hearts On Fire is known as The World’s Most Perfectly Cut Diamond® should…

The Edwardian period began at the start of the reign of King Edward VII in 1901, and lasted until about 1915. His court put a strong emphasis on fine, feminine…

As models walked fiercely down the catwalks this past fall in New York, Paris and Milan, designers gave us a preview of the newest jewelry trends to kick off the 2014…

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…