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Where Can I Sell My Used Rolex In San Diego?

San Diego Jewelry Buyers, San Diego County’s nationally-recognized watch buyer, has issued an invitation to San Diegans who want to “sell my Rolex” or get immediate cash for other luxury watches, such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, and Luminor Panerai.

“Due to increased demand for used Rolex watches, we invite all San Diegans who want to sell Rolex watches to visit our downtown office. They’ll receive an instant high cash offer for their timepiece,” says an SDJB spokesperson. “This invitation extends to everyone looking to sell high-grade Swiss mechanical watches, not simply owners of Rolexes.”

According to SDJB, the strong demand for used Rolex watches this holiday season is partly be due to the fact that a Rolex retains its worth and can be refurbished to appear new again. “We deal in second-hand designer handbags as well, and one of the main differences between a pre-owned Rolex watch is that the watch can be refurbished to like-new condition, whereas the bag cannot. You can clean a bag, but you cannot restore the original color of the leather, the condition of the stitching; you cannot polish out the scuffs on the corners and scratches on the vinyl. But with a pre-owned Rolex, it’s a totally different story.”

“Because the re-sale value of a Rolex is so stable and consistently strong, it is worth spending the money to have a qualified Rolex specialist make it look, feel, and operate like a brand new watch again,” SDJB adds. “Really, if you think about it, there are few possessions in this world that are worth investing that much money into for restoration, where the return on investment is that good. In this day and age of electronics and plastic, it is almost always cheaper to throw something away and buy a new one, than it is to fix/restore it. It’s nice to know there are still some things you can own which you will NEVER have to throw away in the garbage.”

In addition to being a gift that retains its value over time, SDJB believes used Rolex watches are in demand because Rolex is a brand that is sought after across generational lines: from young adults up through grand-parents. “At our store, we have what we refer to as the “Big Three” for each category. In jewelry, it’s Tiffany, Yurman, and Cartier. In antique period jewelry, it’s Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco. In handbags it’s Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel. And in watches it’s Patek Philippe, Luminor Panerai, and Rolex. These are the items which we can never have enough of, it seems. The average luxury consumer loves these brands; they are the Mercedes, Ferraris, and Bentleys of our industry,” says SDJB.

San Diego Jewelry Buyers is located at 907 6th Avenue in downtown San Diego, which is at the NE Corner of 6th Ave. and E Street, in the Gaslamp District. To schedule an appointment to discuss the sale of your Rolex watch or other Swiss timepiece, please call them at: 800-557-9413.

Or visit their website at SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com.

Holiday Rush for San Diego Rolex Buyer

San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) is reporting an increased demand for used Rolex watches this holiday season. “This year we tried to stock a larger inventory of used Rolexes than years before, especially in the heavily called-for models like the solid gold Daytona for men, and the diamond-laden Ladies President for women,” says an SDJB spokesperson.

“We even tried reserving stock by only displaying a portion of our inventory to the general public and keeping them in the back vault to present to our most loyal clientele when they called us with their requests. But all this was to no avail.”

SDJB reports that they have just sold the last Rolex watch in their inventory: a 2004 model 2-tone stainless steel and 18K gold Ladies Datejust with diamond dial and diamond bezel. “Since we had re-furbished this watch to brand-new condition prior to displaying it for sale, it made a perfect gift from a husband to his wife on Christmas–a timeless classic which looked just as shiny and pristine as the day it was first made, but saved the couple thousands of dollars from the original retail store sticker price,” says SDJB.

San Diego Jewelry Buyers is issuing a call to owners of used Rolexes who have been waiting for the right moment to sell their model. According to SDJB, now is an excellent time to sell a Rolex because demand is high, and demand is a significant factor on which SDJB bases its buying offers for high-grade Swiss watches, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Luminor Panerai.

“Since we don’t have the ability to pick up the phone and place orders with these companies, we rely solely on what the public brings in, or that we can buy or trade with dealers,” says SDJB. “That is the fun but also frustration with the estate retail business model. The fun is never knowing what you’re going to buy each day. The frustration is getting something really wonderful in, then having to sell it, knowing that you might not own another one for a while, or in the case of an antique Swiss timepiece, you might not own a similar item again ever in this lifetime.”

With regular national news coverage, San Diego Jewelry Buyers is San Diego County’s most widely recognized buyer of second-hand Rolex watches and other luxury gift assets, such as fine jewelry, large carat diamonds, and designer handbags. It is also the area’s leading luxury pawnbroker. The A+ BBB rated company dedicates itself to promoting ethical business practices among estate buyers, pawn shops, and jewelry stores which have begun to purchase gold from the public.

Its website SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com is filled with tips and guides to help consumers get the most cash for their pre-owned gift assets and buy used merchandise with confidence. Those who are interested in buying a used Rolex or have concerns about the authenticity of their Rolex timepiece should read SDJB’s article: Real vs. Fake Rolex Watches.

To learn more about how to sell Rolex watches or receive an instant cash loan on a Rolex watch, please visit San Diego Jewelry Buyers at their downtown offices in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego or call them toll free at: 800-557-9413.

Sell Gold to SDJB: We Stand by Our Reputation

As more gold buyers emerge and flood the market with competing claims, promises, and challenges, San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) continues to stand by its reputation as San Diego’s trusted buyer of gold, diamonds, timepieces, and designer handbags.

“Over the past few years, local and national news media have well-documented the misleading and often false claims that some gold buyers make,” says San Diego Jewelry Buyers. “That is why our reputation matters so much to us and our customers. When someone comes to SDJB to sell gold, they know that they’re dealing with San Diego’s most recognized gold buyer.”

Since the start of the new “gold rush”, San Diego Jewelry Buyers has appeared in newspapers ranging from the San Diego Union-Tribune, Hollywood Reporter, and San Francisco Chronicle to the Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News, and Miami Herald. In addition, SDJB has appeared on CBS MoneyWatch, and featured in a special KUSI-TV gold buyers report by former CNN anchor Sasha Foo, where he informed consumers selling gold how not to get scammed.

Beyond its media coverage, SDJB has received dozens of five star customer reviews, including an ongoing series of video testimonials, where gold sellers and other customers happily agree to go on video and confirm San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ reputation for trust, confidentiality, and substantial buying offers. It is SDJB’s ongoing commitment to these customers that explains its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Because San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ service to gold sellers is so well-known, some unscrupulous gold buyers have tried to mislead customers and take advantage of SDJB’s reputation. Several months ago, the company was forced to issue a press release, warning customers about gold buyers who were engaging in misleading activities, such as using the term “San Diego Jewelry Buyers” in their online ads, their website addresses, and even as the company name that they display on their websites (even though the name is legally registered to SDJB).

These kinds of practices still happen today, including gold buyers who are establishing websites and issuing press releases with deceptive material, as well as using SDJB text copy that has been slightly rewritten to avoid copyright infringement. “Unfortunately, dealing with unethical competitors is a common problem today, especially in the gold buying business,” says an SDJB spokesperson. “But at SDJB we don’t worry about it too much and instead continue to focus our attention on giving customers the best service and best prices for their gold jewelry and other luxury assets.”

According to SDJB, getting the best price for gold jewelry involves selecting a gold buyer who has the three Rs: the Right expertise, the Right business model, and the Right reputation. San Diego Jewelry Buyers has succeeded because it has over 30 years of experience in exclusively buying and selling used gold jewelry, gold coins, pre-owned diamonds, and other luxury products, during which time it has earned the trust of thousands of customers.

“Jewelry stores and ordinary pawn shops are important businesses and serve customers in valuable ways, but when it comes to selling your used gold items and other luxury products, San Diegans should look for a buyer like San Diego Jewelry Buyers, who has a long track record of purchasing second-hand luxury merchandise. Our entire reputation hinges on making our customers feel comfortable, while putting the most money in their pockets. And we feel that we’ve delivered on those promises very well.”

Go Green: San Diego Gold Refinery Service

San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has announced that it is continuing its commitment to eco-friendly jewelry practices by offering more bench jewelers and jewelry artisans “green gold” from its San Diego gold refinery service. “Having been in the California jewelry industry for over 25 years, I’ve long been aware of the need to do more when it comes to the way we manufacture our jewelry and source gold and other precious metals,” says an SDJB spokesperson.

In 2009, San Diego Jewelry Buyers launched its gold refinery service, recycling the broken gold jewelry and other scrap gold that it purchases from the San Diego public into gold bars. It then sells that gold to select area goldsmiths in the San Diego area. Today, with its refinery service buying more gold, SDJB can now deliver “green gold” to fine jewelry craftsman beyond San Diego into greater California. “The recycled gold from our gold refinery is available to any jewelry designer or manufacturer in the state,” says SDJB.

While SDJB’s gold refinery service focuses on scrap gold, like dental gold and ordinary gold chains, the company is different from the average San Diego gold refinery or other gold refinery in California in that it also specializes in purchasing pre-owned designer gold jewelry from brands such as Tiffany and Cartier, as well as vintage fine jewelry from famous periods, such as Art Deco and Edwardian.

“As we mentioned to Sasha Foo when she and KUSI-TV asked for my advice on how to avoid gold scams, people have to be very careful when they sell gold gemstone jewelry and designer gold jewelry to refineries or at gold parties,” says SDJB. “Many times these buyers are only paying you the melt down price, because they have no idea how to assess diamond or gemstone worth, much less brand worth. This means that the seller could be shortchanging themselves hundreds or thousands of dollars. However, at San Diego Jewelry Buyers we pay top prices for scrap gold to be melted down in our gold refinery, as well as premium prices for diamond, rubies, sapphires, and designer gold jewelry.”

A member of the San Diego Better Business Bureau, with an A+ rating, San Diego Jewelry Buyers is dedicated to helping gold buyers making the best decisions when they sell gold. For gold guides and tips, please visit www.SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com.

Located in the gas-lamp quarter of downtown San Diego, SDJB leverages over 30 years of industry experience and fine jewelry expertise to make certain that customers receive the fairest cash offers and loans for their diamond/gemstone jewelry and premiere brand watches. Serving La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Carlsbad and other surrounding communities.

SDJB Increases San Diego Gold Refinery Service

San Diego Jewelry Buyers has announced that it is extending its gold refinery service to pawn shops, jewelry stores, and other businesses that are buying gold from the public. “When we started our San Diego gold refinery service, it was initially limited to the scrap gold, dental gold, and broken gold jewelry that we were buying from individuals,” says an SDJB spokesperson; “but now we are refining used gold from other gold buyers in San Diego and then reselling that recycled gold to independent jewelry designers and jewelry manufacturers.”

For years, SDJB has advocated gold recycling as one of the steps to help limit the environmental damage caused by gold mining. Today San Diego Jewelry Buyers is a nationally-recognized estate buyer of luxury assets such as pre-owned gold, diamonds, and Swiss watches, while promoting the recycling, refining, and refashioning of used gold into new pieces of sought-after fine jewelry.

According to SDJB, its San Diego gold refinery service cuts out the middle men that other gold buyers use and is one of the reasons he pays the highest prices for gold in California. Another reason for the company’s high payouts to gold sellers is that (unlike a traditional San Diego gold refinery), it does not melt down all of the gold that it buys. “We have a worldwide network of jewelers and wholesalers to which we sell gold jewelry. In addition, we have our own in-store showcases from which we sell vintage and branded 14k and 18k gold jewelry at a fraction of the retail price,” says SDJB. “Our deep background in the fine jewelry industry enables us to identify premium gold jewelry, which never should be melted down, and then pay the gold seller a premium price for it.”

A vocal advocate of ethical business practices among gold buyers, San Diego Jewelry Buyers is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Ethical Metalsmiths, and the California Pawnbrokers Association. Due to its standing in the San Diego business community, the company was interviewed by San Diego’s KUSI TV as a trusted source on how to avoid getting scammed by unscrupulous gold buyers. In addition, the company has an A+ BBB rating and its staff must pass through a rigorous apprenticeship system to ensure that every customer receives the best service and price when selling their pre-owned gold.

“We work extremely hard to make sure that every gold seller is comfortable and happy from the time they walk into our offices, to the moment they walk away with more cash in their pocket,” says SDJB. The company’s dozens of five star customer reviews are a testament to their commitment to such customer service. For more information, including video testimonials, please visit them at SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com.

San Diego Buyer Opens Used Rolex Showcase

When San Diego Rolex watch owners decide to sell a used Rolex or upgrade to a new model, they often go to San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB), the county’s most prominent buyer of pre-owned Rolex watches. SDJB has announced that many of their most valuable Rolex purchases now are on display in a premium watch showcase for shoppers seeking like-new Rolexes at prices well below the original retail price.

“One of the great things about a Rolex watch, and all high-grade Swiss watches, is that they are built with the expectation of being handed down across generations,” says an SDJB spokesperson. “Therefore, a used Rolex watch that has been well-cared for is indeed like new, and a smart buy for those looking to purchase a premium branded watch at the best price.”

The used Rolex showcase featured at San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ downtown showroom in the Gaslamp Quarter currently includes Submariners for men and Ladies Presidents for women. In addition, there are other pre-owned timepieces from leading Swiss watch brands, such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Luminor Panerai.

However, potential watch buyers should note that SDJB’s inventory of pre-owned Rolexes and other Swiss watches always moves fast, with many popular models selling out quickly. “Every year it seems we have the same problem–we think we’ve stocked enough of them, but by Christmas Day we’re completely out,” says SDJB. “And unfortunately we can’t just call Rolex on the phone at the last minute and order another 100 watches. I wish we could, but then again if that were the case they would not be so sought after.”

The Rolex showcase is part of San Diego Jewelry Buyer’s larger holiday showcase of valuable pre-owned gold jewelry, diamonds, designer handbags, and other precious gift assets. “Each year before Christmas, we bring out some really wonderful pieces from our Diamond Vault that we don’t often display, so that people have a chance to purchase some extraordinary pieces at affordable prices,” says SDJB. “In addition to the very high-end estate jewelry, timepieces, and diamonds, we have similar lower price-point items that are affordable to almost all San Diegans looking to stretch their shopping dollars.”

SDJB customers can not only stretch their dollar but add cash to their pocketbook by selling old gold to the company’s trusted gold buyer staff. With national news coverage and a featured interview by San Diego’s KUSI-TV, San Diego Jewelry Buyers is among California’s most recognized gold buyers and a respected voice for ethical business practices among gold and jewelry buyers.

A member of the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating, SDJB has over 30 years of experience buying luxury gift assets, such as Rolex watches, Tiffany jewelry, Louis Vuitton handbags, and large carat diamonds. SDJB’s staff are experts in the added value provided by respected luxury brands. Dedicated to helping their customers make informed selling and buying decisions, the company’s website includes a Knowledge section filled with useful tips and guides, including an article of tips on how to sell a used Rolex watch.

To learn more, please visit them at SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com.

San Diego Gold Buyer Opens New Showcase

San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB), San Diego’s buyer-of-choice for gold jewelry, watches, and coins has announced that it has opened new showcases of merchandise, ranging from gold bracelets, chains, and earrings to diamond engagement rings, Rolex watches, and designer handbags. “The new displays are part of our holiday specials on estate assets and luxury accessories,” says Carl Blackburn, owner of SDJB.

“Every year before Christmas, we open up the SDJB Diamond Vault to display special pre-owned items fashioned from gold, silver, and platinum, which are sold at a fraction of their retail price,” adds Blackburn. “And to make it even easier on the pocketbook, our San Diego customers can sell us their old gold at a best price, and then use that instant cash for their new purchase.”

SDJB’s holiday showcase is larger this year, thanks to its new showroom and offices on the NE corner of Sixth Avenue and E Street, in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego. According to Blackburn, the company moved into the location because of increased local demand for the pre-owned gold jewelry, loose diamonds, and other luxury products that the company sells. “Beyond being San Diego’s most widely recognized gold buyer, another big reason people come to us to sell gold is that we also provide a unique wholesale luxury shopping experience of used, but like-new, merchandise.”

Some specific items included in SDJB’s holiday showcase include designer jewelry pieces from David Yurman and John Hardy; Engagement ring and Mens Wedding band sets from Cartier and Tiffany & Co.; Antique Ladies rings from the early 19th and 20th centuries; A rare14.29 carat Emerald estate ring appraised at $129,000; and over 50 pre-owned (gently used) authentic designer handbags and purses from Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel.

San Diego Jewelry Buyers encourages gold sellers and other shoppers to visit them and experience why so many San Diegans have rated the company the best gold buyer in San Diego. “Rather than trying to attract attention to ourselves by making big promises or issuing challenges to those who want to sell gold at a fair price, we prefer to let our reputation speak for itself,” says Blackburn, whose company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

To learn more about SDJB’s national reputation, its coverage in the news media, and what customers are saying, please visit their gold service page at SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com.

Where Can I Sell My Used Designer Handbag?

San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has announced that it is now offering sellers of used luxury handbags (manufactured by designers such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Prada) a safe place to exchange their bags for quick cash, through its new subsidiary company, The Handbag Buyer. “In the past, most women who wanted to sell or buy pre-owned handbags have been forced to do it via online auction sites,” says an SDJB spokespercon. “The problem with this method is that so many fake designer bags have flooded the online market that buyers are increasingly unwilling to take the risk and buy a used handbag off the internet.”

The Handbag Buyer solves this problem by offering handbag sellers a quick, convenient way to sell designer bags; and in turn, buyers of pre-owned handbags and shoulder bags now have a place where they can buy high-end luggage accessories, fully confident that they are purchasing the genuine article.

The Handbag Buyer’s expert buyers will authenticate all used handbags from their customers for free, regardless if they accept the company’s buying offer. “Handbag forgeries are becoming increasingly sophisticated. So much so, that it is often very difficult for the consumer to tell the difference,” says SDJB. “Fortunately, we have several ways that are unknown to forgers by which we can confidently identify authentic luxury bags.”

Recognized as one of California’s leading luxury asset buyers and collateral lenders, San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ trusted reputation is supported by its Better Business Bureau A+ rating. In the past, the company has been primarily known for its substantial cash offers on used gold, diamonds, fine jewelry, and high-grade Swiss watches. But according to SDJB, the company lately has been expanding the types of luxury products it purchases and takes in as pawn collateral, in order to better serve its customers.

“The decision to establish The Handbag Buyer and start buying pre-owned designer bags came after many conversations with our customers and reading the concerns of used handbag buyers on popular handbag blogs such as PurseBlog.com and BagBliss.com.” SDJB’s subsidiary handbag company has now become a significant part of SDJB’s overall operations.

Handbag sellers can contact The Handbag Buyer at 800-557-9413 for a free consultation or to arrange a confidential appointment. For more information, visit or contact:

San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413

San Diego Jewelry Buyers serves customers from La Jolla, Del Mar Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Coronado, La Mesa, Point Loma, and surrounding communities with instant cash offers and loans on pre-owned handbags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Christian Dior, Burberry, and other luxury brands. Its downtown showroom in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego also features gently-used designer handbags, as well as luxury purses, totes, wallets, and other luggage accessories at prices well-below retail. With over 30 years of experience, SDJB is the premier buyer of fine jewelry, diamonds, gold, timepieces, and other luxury assets in San Diego.

SDJB Sees Growing Trends in Gold & Handbags

According to San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB), increasing numbers of San Diegans are purchasing pre-owned designer handbags and gold jewelry. “On the surface, this might appear strange considering the current economic conditions,” says SDJB.

“For one thing, many people are no longer letting their second-hand luxury items like gold jewelry and luxury handbags (which they no longer wear or use anymore) gather dust in their drawers and closets. Instead, they are taking them to a trusted business such as San Diego Jewelry Buyers to receive cash on the spot for these assets.”

According to SDJB, consumer selling of pre-owned handbags and gold benefits other shoppers, some of whom previously couldn’t afford gold jewelry or a high branded handbag. “It just makes perfect sense to our customers from a financial standpoint. They are purchasing more gold due to the fact that they are worried about inflation and it’s a secure way to store wealth, and they are purchasing pre-owned luxury items like designer handbags, because they can last for decades versus mass market merchandise which often wears out in a year or less.”

“This philosophy of purchasing pre-owned gold jewelry as an investment and choosing second-hand luxury items over new, but more cheaply made, products is something that I’ve frequently observed in my travels throughout Asia,” adds SDJB. “It is also something we’ve long seen from our clients who come from the Asian communities of Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, Claremont, Linda Vista, and other areas of San Diego County. Indeed, a lot of the gold we buy these days and have in our safes is investment grade 23K Thai gold, 24K Taiwanese gold, and 24K Hong Kong gold chains and jewelry, since many of our customers from San Diego’s Asian communities travel back and forth from Asia or have friends and family who purchase gold there.”

San Diego Jewelry Buyers has recently opened a new showroom and office suite at 907 6th Avenue, on the NE Corner of 6th Avenue and E Street, in the Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego. In addition to being one of California’s most recognized buyers of pre-owned gold and designer handbags, SDJB is a pre-eminent buyer of large carat diamonds, prestige watches, platinum, and silver.

Customers can contact them at 800-557-9413 for a free consultation or to arrange a confidential appointment. For more information, visit or contact:

San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com

Located in the gas-lamp quarter of downtown San Diego, SDJB leverages over 30 years of industry experience and fine jewelry expertise to make certain that customers receive the fairest cash offers and loans for their diamond/gemstone jewelry and premiere brand watches. Serving Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, Claremont, Linda Vista and other surrounding communities.

San Diego Estate Buyer: Credentials & Reputation

San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB), the A+ BBB estate jewelry buyer in San Diego County, has issued a public statement regarding the exceptional qualifications, credentials, and experience of its diamond appraisers and antique jewelry buyers. “Our company is well known for its outstanding buying offers and customer service,” says Carl Blackburn, owner of San Diego Jewelry Buyers, “and we felt that its time that we explained more thoroughly why our staff has the special reputation that it does among our customers.”

According to Blackburn, all of his estate diamond buyers must be Graduate Gemologists from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), which is the foremost gemological accreditation school in the world. Furthermore, some of his antique jewelry buyers and diamond jewelry appraisers have additional certification as bench jewelers or jewelry designers.

In addition to their formal training, all estate buyers and jewelry appraisers at SDJB undergo a thorough on-the-job training program that involves how to assess the real worth of heirloom jewelry, important jewels, high grade Swiss watches, and large rare diamonds. Leading this training program is Carl Blackburn, an internationally-recognized fine jewelry designer with 25 years experience. Blackburn began his career in his early 20s selling fine antique and estate jewelry that his father (an antique jewelry and estate buyer) gave him to sell on the road as the company’s first national sales rep.

“In my early twenties I had some of my best experiences with fine antique jewelry that I could ever hope for. At that time I was traveling throughout the US for 36 weeks out of the year selling fine antique and estate jewelry to the best high street antique and estate jewelry stores throughout the United States. On the weekends I visited the most important antique shows throughout the country, selling my Dad’s jewelry to the collectors and dealers who were exhibiting at those shows. I could not have imagined a better education in this aspect of the business, and I’m grateful now that I can pass on what I learned to my employees here at SDJB.” Blackburn’s father currently serves as a consultant to the company when it is purchasing exceptional estate jewelry collections.

Another important figure in the SDJB training program is partner and co-owner Peter Harvey. Harvey’s 30-year track record as a watch collector, diamond buyer, and elite pawnbroker has earned him hall of fame status in the trade. His many years as one of the country’s most prominent jewelry buyers and estate liquidators is chock full of stories involving million-dollar fancy colored diamonds, collectible watches auctioned for six and seven figures, and rare discoveries of extraordinary jewels. As an active partner in the business, Harvey fills the role of senior buyer, as well as mentor to the entire staff.

San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ rigorous apprentice system is what enables its impressive buying offers for large diamonds and fine jewelry from the Art Deco, Edwardian, and Victorian periods, from classic brands such as Cartier and Tiffany, and from today’s most popular jewelry designers. However, the company’s reputation does not rest only on its large cash payments. Customer service is an important part of SDJB’s success. “Everything hinges on customer service,” says Blackburn. “Just because we deal mostly in large-ticket items, doesn’t mean we have to act like prima donnas. I try to instill in my staff every day the same principles I work by: treat every customer like they are royalty. Treat them like they’ve just arrived for their presidential suite at the Ritz-Carlton. Whether they have a dollar in their pocket, or ten million dollars in their bank account, we roll out the red carpet for every customer who walks in our store. Respect is something we do not put a price tag on…”

In return for this emphasis on attentive customer service and deep professional knowledge, customers have rewarded San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ with dozens of five star reviews and an expanding word of mouth campaign that has made the company not only the leading buyer of estate jewelry, collectable watches, and large diamonds in San Diego County, but one of the top buyers of luxury assets in the country. In addition, as one of the most trusted and respected gold buyers in California, SDJB was featured by KUSI TV in its investigative report on how to sell gold jewelry safely.

To learn more about San Diego Jewelry Buyers and the luxury assets that it buys and on which it provides instant, no credit check, collateral loans, please visit or contact:

San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413