Pearls are a true wonder of nature and the result of a clever self-defensive mechanism employed by some types of mollusks, which we generally name “pearl oysters.” Most natural pearls…
With The Great Gatsby on the silver screen, fashions of the “Roaring Twenties” are in the spotlight. Many people are curious about the fashion and jewelry styles of this exciting…
Many wonder why diamonds come in different colors, and what makes them so expensive. The mineral diamond is a pure form of the element carbon. The appearance of color in…
There are thousands of types of watches in the world and many of them proudly display the word “chronometer” on their dials. But what is a chronometer, really? Let’s break…
Co-axial escapement, a modern type of watch movement, was invented around 1974 by an English master watchmaker named George Daniels. Omega acquired the rights from Daniels to use this unique…
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…
