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San Diego Gold Buyer Projects Strong Gold Prices
Although the U.S. economy and the dollar remain on shaky ground, many analysts are predicting that one thing will remain strong during 2010: the price of gold. One of those analysts is San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB). “In early December we saw the price of gold break the $1200 an ounce barrier, and ever since then it’s been fluctuating around the $1100 range, ” says an SDJB spokesperson. “The price is now starting to spike, and we may just see it breaking the $1200 mark again soon.”
According to SDJB, the strong price of gold can help consumers weather the current economic downturn in two ways. For investors looking to store their wealth, gold provides an attractive alternative to the stock market or real estate. And for consumers and small businesses seeking quick cash to pay off outstanding bills, now is an excellent time to sell scrap gold, old gold jewelry, or other used gold assets.
For those looking to sell gold, San Diego Jewelry Buyers consistently pays customers between 50% to 100% more than other gold buyers and pawn shops in the San Diego area; and as much as 400% more than some of the well-known national gold buyers who advertise on TV. “Our business model is based on low overhead, large volume, small margins,” says SDJB. “It works for us, and it works for our customers. We make enough to operate with a profit, and the end-consumer ends up with a lot more money in their pocket..”
But SDJB is quick to add that customers shouldn’t just take his word for it. San Diego Jewelry Buyers encourages people to shop around and do their homework, such as examining closely gold buyer reviews. SDJB also offers the following tips for finding a reputable gold buyer who will pay you top dollar:
1) Be wary of high-end retail stores in high-rent locations advertising to buy gold. The common misconception is that the better the location and quality of the jewelry store, the more money they have to pay you for your gold. Actually, the more overhead they have, the more profit they need to make on your transaction, thus the less money you will get for your used gold jewelry.
2) Call gold buyers by phone and get a feel for how they answer your questions. Most likely if the phone call goes smoothly (no telemarketing feeling, or snobby, or secretive voice on the other end), then your face to face transaction will also go smoothly.
3) Check out the gold buyer’s website. If it is sloppy and disorganized, then it’s likely that their business is too.
To learn more about selling your gold in San Diego watch KUSI TV’s special report, “Selling Your Gold? Don’t get scammed!”, where Emmy-award winning reporter Sasha Foo interviews Carl Blackburn about how to sell your gold smartly.
For more info, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
San Diego Pawnbroker Opens Vault for Christmas
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB), California’s premier luxury pawnbroker of used gold jewelry, diamonds, Swiss watches, and other luxury assets, has announced that it is opening up its vault for the holidays to help shoppers seeking extraordinary jewelry and gemstones. “While we often sell certain pre-owned items directly to consumers, we’ve decided to allow San Diegans to purchase some of the truly amazing jewelry, diamonds, and watches that we usually reserve for collectors and private investors around the world,” says an SDJB spokesperson.
In the couture used jewelry and diamond category, San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ offerings include a round 6.00 carat G, VS1 diamond for $275,000; a radiant cut 5.12 carat Fancy Yellow Diamond ring for $82,500; a round 10.01 carat K,VS2 diamond for $210,000; and a round 10.03 carat I, VS1 diamond for $420,000.
In the fine mechanical watch category, San Diego Jewelry Buyers offerings include a Men’s Pre-Owned (2001) Rolex Masterpiece Special Edition. This unique platinum timepiece is priced at $50,000, and includes a full diamond bezel and diamond dial. Also available to the horology connoisseur is a Men’s Pre-Owned (2004) Patek Philippe 5040. Priced at $55,000, this timepiece is crafted in 18K yellow gold and comes with a leather band.
San Diego Jewelry Buyers also has more modest mechanical watches and fine jewelry available for holiday shoppers. “We have thousands of used diamonds in our inventory,” says SDJB, “plus a wide selection of estate and vintage jewelry. In other words, our vault can more than match the expectations of almost any budget or discerning need.”
Of course, San Diego Jewelry Buyers is also available to purchase or provide an instant collateral loan on any gold, jewelry, or watch item for customers who need extra funds this holiday season. “We are open to purchase any estate asset that is made from gold, silver, or platinum, or which has been set with diamonds or gemstones,” says SDJB.
Located in downtown San Diego, San Diego Jewelry Buyers has been in the luxury pawnbroker and jewelry buying business for over thirty years. Their reputation is such that KUSI TV News chose to feature them in a news program aimed at helping consumers choose a good gold buyer. To find out more about what items SDJB has for sale or how they can help you get instant cash with no credit check, call them toll-free at: 800 557 9413.
For more information about the company, visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
Be Careful When You Sell Gold in San Diego
San Diego Jewelry Buyer (SDJB) has issued an advisory to customers seeking to sell gold, diamonds, Swiss watches, and fine jewelry with the company. According to SDJB, potential clients should be aware that some gold and jewelry buyers are seeking to take advantage of SDJB’s company name. These buyers are engaging in several misleading online activities. Some are placing internet ads around SDJB’s press releases using the term “San Diego Jewelry Buyers,” while others are using the term as the headline for their Google ads. They do so in the hope that sellers will contact them and not know the difference.
“Having been notified by several jewelry sellers who were upset to discover the company they were dealing with was not us, we want to emphasize to San Diegans and our out-of-town customers that SDJB is the only company with the legally registered name San Diego Jewelry Buyers,” says Carl Blackburn, owner of San Diego Jewelry Buyers.
According to Blackburn, customers can confirm that they are on a true San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) website by looking for the company logo, which depicts a diamond above green leaves, as well as the initials SDJB. In addition, when viewing a Google ad with the headline “San Diego Jewelry Buyers” the website listed at the bottom of the ad should be www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com.
Sellers also are advised to note that the company’s state license is #3711-1917, and that they operate out of only one office at 907 6th Ave. in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego.
For those wishing to confirm ahead of time that they are dealing with owner Carl Blackburn, the company encourages them to watch the KUSI special report which features Blackburn giving advice to former CNN anchor Sasha Foo about how to sell gold and fine jewelry.
To learn more about SDJB and receive free information about how to get the most money when you sell diamonds, gold, fine timepieces, and other luxury assets, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
Who is the Best Pawnbroker in San Diego County?
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB), the San Diego pawnbroker and diamond buyer of choice, has announced that it is extending its market reach with a new advertising campaign that targets high net-worth professionals in Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Del Mar, La Jolla, and other affluent communities in the region. SDJB has begun the campaign with a featured ad in the latest issue of Ranch & Coast, San Diego’s luxury lifestyle magazine.
“In the past, we have reached out to professionals in Olivenhain, Carmel Valley, Santaluz, and other affluent areas primarily through our website SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com,” says an SDJB spokesperson. “But since our website is now well-established, we are taking some of our rather modest advertising budget to place ads in a select group of leading luxury lifestyle magazines.”
San Diego Jewelry Buyers only allocates a small amount to advertising (versus the millions that national jewelry and gold buyers spend) so that it can pay clients more for their fine jewelry, diamonds, gold, and premier brand watches. “At SDJB we see ourselves as more than just a buyer of fine jewels or an elite luxury pawn shop; we are a hands-on financial services provider; and that means keep our operating costs down to a minimum, so that we can provide better collateral loans and higher buying offers.”
Ranch & Coast magazine was chosen to start SDJB’s new advertising campaign because the popular publication reaches into not only San Diego’s most affluent zip codes but also luxury hotels and premier news-stands across California, Arizona, and Nevada. This advertising push beyond San Diego County coincides with SDJB’s recent free courier service to sellers of diamonds and other luxury estate assets in Arizona cities such as Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, and Tempe.
Featured by KUSI TV News as a trusted gold jewelry buyer, SDJB is San Diego’s leading luxury pawnbroker and buyer of high-branded assets such as Tiffany jewelry, Rolex watches, and Harry Winston diamonds for over 30 years. Located conveniently in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego, the company also helps customers who seek custom-made engagement rings set with large estate diamonds. “Whether you’re someone who wants to buy bespoke jewelry or sell a Cartier necklace, we encourage you to call SDJB first,” says SDJB. “Our pawnbrokers and expert estate asset buyers are here to help you with any decision related to the buying or selling of precious metal and diamond assets.”
San Diegans who want to pawn or sell diamonds, gold, estate jewelry, and other luxury assets can contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
San Diego Estate Buyer Expands to Phoenix, AZ
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has announced that it is purchasing luxury estate assets from jewelry owners in Phoenix, Arizona and surrounding areas. This marks the first time that SDJB, featured by TV’s KUSI News as a trusted San Diego jewelry buyer, has publicly extended its buying services to Arizona citizens. “In recent months, we’ve had a number of Phoenix area residents visit us,” says an SDJB spokesperson. “So to make it easier to get better deals on their estate diamonds, fine jewelry, and luxury watches, we are now offering Arizonans a free insured courier option.”
According to SDJB, residents of Phoenix can ship their items to San Diego Jewelry Buyers for a free market appraisal and prompt cash offer. In addition to Phoenix, the San Diego estate buyer is extending its service to residents of Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, and other cities. SDJB attributes the increase in Arizonans traveling to San Diego to sell large carat diamonds, estate jewelry, and fine timepieces such as Rolex and Patek Philippe to a shortage of experienced jewelry buyers in Arizona.
“While there are many excellent fine jewelry stores in Arizona, there are few jewelers that understand the real wealth maintained in second-hand fine jewelry and diamonds. As San Diego’s #1 estate buyer, we have over 30 years experience in evaluating the true worth of estate jewelry and high grade Swiss timepieces.” SDJB specializes in buying platinum and used gold jewelry created by coveted brands such as Tiffany, Cartier, and Harry Winston; fine jewelry whose worth shouldn’t be measured by the scrap value of the platinum and gold they contain.
“It is important for consumers to recognize that when a jewelry buyer’s website has an online gold or platinum calculator which says ‘See how much we will pay today,’ this company is just paying the scrap rate for your jewelry, its value after it’s melted down,” says SDJB. “If you have fine jewelry from an established brand like Van Cleef & Arpels or a contemporary designer like Gurhan, you want to get a proper valuation of its real worth on the re-sale market from an experienced estate buyer.”
San Diego’s popularity among jewelry sellers is also related to its proximity to the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) laboratory in Carlsbad. When consumers have gold or platinum jewelry that is set with large diamonds, experts advise that these precious stones (if not already certified) be certified by GIA before selling them to a recognized jewelry or diamond buyer.
“Because of the relatively inexpensive plane flight to San Diego from Arizona, we see many people from cities like Phoenix and Scottsdale flying in to get their large carat diamonds certified by the GIA lab, then coming to us for a buying offer. The higher amount SDJB consistently pays for large diamonds more than covers the expense of their trip.”
For Arizonans needing to get their pre-owned diamonds or gemstones certified by GIA but who would prefer not to fly to San Diego County, San Diego Jewelry Buyers can handle that for them with its free insured courier service. The simple process begins with SDJB sending the customer a prepaid FedEx package in which they can ship their estate jewelry, watch, or diamond totally risk-free. SDJB insures the package up to $50,000 during transit and the entire time the item is with them. SDJB will appraise the item and make a cash offer within two business days. For those who need their diamond certified first by GIA, the whole process usually takes about 7 business days, depending on the size of the stone. If SDJB’s buying offer is not satisfactory, the company will ship the package back, and the market appraisal is given free of charge.
For more information about San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ free courier service for residents of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, and other Arizona cities, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
San Diego Pawnbroker Offers Large Bridge Loans
The luxury pawn brokers at San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) are reporting increasing numbers of collateral bridge loans to San Diego County’s high net worth entrepreneurs and small business owners. According to an SDJB spokesperson, the increase is not only because the tight economy is causing some local businesses to see fewer customers but that traditional lending institutions are pulling back on the availability of bank loans.
“We are finding more small business owners coming to see us to temporarily pawn jewelry, diamonds, or watches simply because they need the liquidity to operate their business as usual,” says SDJB. “In the past, their banks would have supplied them with these short term loans, but today such loans are harder to come by. Fortunately our San Diego pawnbroker service gives local businesses access to bridge loans they need.”
San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ convenient downtown location and its high end service that caters to the needs of affluent clients has helped the company avoid the negative perceptions that sometimes are associated with doing business at an ordinary pawn shop. Blackburn explains that if someone were to refer to SDJB as simply “a pawn shop” that would be like calling a Patek Philippe “just a wristwatch.” The company is better described as a luxury lender on collateral, one with more than thirty years experience providing generous valuations on large carat diamonds, rare timepieces, estate jewelry, and other items.
The process for receiving a collateral loan is easy. A customer simply brings in the item they wish to pawn. SDJB staff will then immediately appraise the item while the customer waits. A cash loan based on the hard market value of the item will then be offered on the spot, or the customer may chose to have SDJB buy the item outright. No credit check is ever required, nor does the company submit any information to credit reporting agencies. If a customer decides not repay a loan on their collateral, SDJB simply assumes ownership of the pawned item.
If someone has a valuable luxury item (such as a vintage Rolex watch or a Tiffany diamond necklace) that they would like to pawn, San Diego Jewelry Buyers encourages customers to call (619) 236-9603 to schedule an appointment. Out of town clients may call them toll free at: 800-557-9413. Potential customers should note that pawned items must have a hard market value of at least $2,500 to qualify for a loan. They can borrow up to $250,000 with qualified collateral from SDJB’s pawnbrokers.
“Privacy, comfort, and understanding are what we give our clients; in addition of course to simple and fast cash loans,” says SDJB. “We are a small San Diego business too, so we understand the concerns and needs of our neighbors in the business community. We are here to help.”
To learn more about SDJB’s luxury pawnbroker service, read customer testimonials, and view a TV news report which features the company, please visit them at: SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com. Pawn or sell gold, diamonds, Rolex watches and other precious assets for cash:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
San Diego Gold Refinery Increases Business
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB), San Diego County’s leading buyer of used gold jewelry, diamonds, and timepieces, is reporting a significant increase in its gold refinery service since launching its “green gold” project four months ago. SDJB reports that not only are more San Diegans recycling their gold by selling their old gold jewelry, scrap gold, and other gold items to be melted down into eco-friendly gold bars, more and more San Diego jewelers are buying SDJB’s green gold to make handcrafted fine jewelry.
“We are trying to create a win-win situation for the entire San Diego community when it comes to selling used gold,” says an SDJB spokesperson. “We are widely recognized as paying top dollar for our customers’ gold, as well as for our green gold refinery operation, which means gold sellers walk out of our offices with more cash in their pocket while also feeling good about the transaction, having contributed to the increased availability of eco-friendly recycled gold jewelry.”
According to San Diego Jewelry Buyers, its gold refining process does not significantly add to the cost of creating fine jewelry. The company reports that it currently sells its recycled gold at 5% above the current market price for gold. Jewelry artisans who buy this gold will often then adjust their labor costs accordingly so that no increase in retail price occurs, while others slightly increase their sales prices by only one to two percent.
SDJB’s commitment to fair and transparent business practices has paid off with increased trust and recognition within the San Diego community. The company was recently featured in an investigative consumer report on gold buyers conducted by KUSI News, where reporter Sasha Foo identified San Diego Jewelry Buyers as one of the city’s good gold buyers and sought SDJB’s advice regarding what consumers should keep in mind when selling their gold.
SDJB’s gold refining and gold buying office is located at 907 6th Ave. in downtown San Diego. To learn more, visit: san-diego-gold-and-silver-refinery.com
Which San Diego Pawnbroker Gives Big Cash Loans?
To better serve the San Diego community, San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has announced it has increased the firm’s limit on collateral cash loans to $250,000 for customers who want to pawn diamonds, estate jewelry, fine Swiss watches, and other luxury assets.
According to SDJB president Carl Blackburn, the San Diego pawnbroker has increased its cash loan limits due to the declining accessibility of mortgage loans from traditional banking institutions. “The economy has unexpectedly put so many individuals and businesses in a tough spot right now,” says Blackburn. “Many just need a little extra cash until the economy turns the corner. We are fortunate to be in a position as luxury pawnbrokers where we can help them through this rough patch.”
Blackburn says that the benefits of SDJB’s collateral cash loans are that they do not put a customer’s credit rating at risk, and there never are any hidden fees or surprises. When a customer want to pawn jewelry, diamonds, or fine watches with SDJB, they know exactly how much monthly interest will accrue. If a loan is defaulted on, SDJB always notifies the client before selling the collateral. Cash loans begin with collateral valued at $2,500.
San Diego Jewelry Buyers also provides a high level of customer privacy. No credit check is ever required and the company never voluntarily discloses information about its clients and their transactions. Although San Diego’s leading provider of pawnbroker services, SDJB is a pawn shop like a Rolex is a wristwatch. “Our convenient downtown offices provide a welcome level of comfort, dignity, and confidentiality to our clients,” says Blackburn. “We treat them with the respect that they deserve. We’re also easier and friendlier to deal with than a bank.”
To learn more about how you can pawn gold, diamonds, and estate jewelry with SDJB, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
Wholesale Diamonds at San Diego Diamond Buyer
“Why pay huge retail mark-ups on a diamond engagement ring at a big name jeweler?” That is the question San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) is asking folks, as the San Diego diamond buyer opens its vault of pre-owned diamond rings and eternity bands to San Diego shoppers.
“We have a great selection of the finest quality diamonds,” says an SDJB spokesperson. “And because we don’t have the overhead of a giant retail showroom, we pass the wholesale savings directly on to our customers. That means men can give their fiancés the diamond ring of her dreams without breaking the bank.”
San Diego Jewelry Buyers can also assist buyers in the design and manufacture of their own custom-designed diamond ring at a fraction of the retail cost, if the buyer purchases their wholesale diamond with SDJB.
Initial public reaction to San Diego Jewelry Buyer’s new wholesale diamond ring service has been strongly positive. An SDJB customer writes on Google Reviews that the company “really went the extra mile, and spent a lot of time with me, understanding what sort of stone I was looking for, and helped me pick the exact ring I was searching for. My wife loves it. It’s stunning. I would recommend them on all levels.”
For more information about buying wholesale diamonds and diamond rings from San Diego Jewelry Buyers please visit them online. You can also visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
Go Green: San Diego Gold Refinery Recycles Gold
The San Diego gold refinery at San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has teamed up with local award-winning designer Timothy Meier to provide “green” (eco-friendly) fine jewelry to San Diego residents.
San Diego and Southern California residents can bring their used gold jewelry into SDJB’s gold refinery offices at 907 6th Ave. and receive cash for it today. SDJB’s gold refinery refines the gold jewelry and items it purchases from consumers and mints the precious metal into one ounce “eco-friendly gold” bars. Some of this recycled gold is now being supplied to Timothy Meier Design for creating “eco-friendly” fine custom jewelry designs.
SDJB sees gold recycling on the local level as an important step toward a greener jewelry industry. The company believes that the people of San Diego can work together as a community to lessen worldwide environmental damage by recycling, refining, and refashioning its scrap gold into new pieces of fine jewelry that everyone can be proud to wear.
“Our vision is for the San Diego jewelry industry to become entirely self-sufficient with regards to gold. In the future, jewelers should be able to re-supply all their gold stocks from local green gold suppliers like San Diego Jewelry Buyers,” SDJB said. “Recycling gold is not the only, nor by any means final, solution to the problem. But it is one of the first steps required in the ultimate goal of eliminating all the destructive mining practices that are causing harm to our planet. We are very happy that an outstanding designer like Timothy Meier has joined our San Diego gold refinery in this effort.”
Meier is an accomplished jewelry designer and bench jeweler who creates custom fine jewelry from his downtown studio. As a master craftsman, he performs each step of the jewelry building process himself: from mixing his own precious metal alloys to the final gemstone setting. His intense attention to detail recently earned him a “Best in Show” award from JCK magazine, one of the industry’s most respected magazines and trade show organizers. Designing jewelry inspired by organic lines, Meier says that he is pleased to be working with San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ gold refinery on its green gold venture, as it is a logical extension of his respect for the beauty of the natural world.
To learn more about SDJB, recycling your gold jewelry, and San Diego designer Timothy Meier, please visit their websites.
About San Diego Jewelry Buyers
San Diego Jewelry Buyers is located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego. The company leverages decades of industry expertise to offer more cash and better loans to San Diegans who want to pawn or sell gold, platinum, and diamonds. Its network of buyers and knowledge of high-street jewelry and horology brands stretches from Los Angeles to Dallas; Miami to New York; London to Paris; and Moscow to Tokyo.
About Timothy Meier Design
Timothy Meier Design is dedicated to the finest in jewelry design. The studio’s distinctive men’s collection incites a primal aesthetic that resonates with Gen X – give or take 10 years. Our jewelers handcraft each piece to withstand a man’s everyday wear and in return grant him respect, even a little envy.
For more info, please visit or contact:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
