
Knowledge Center
Welcome to San Diego Jewelry Buyers'® education corner, where you can learn how to sell jewelry, gold, diamonds, and other luxury assets. At SDJB we are always pleased to share with you our knowledge of fine jewelry, quality-cut diamonds, and rare timepieces--as well as the luxury brands that produce them.
We see it as our mission not just to satisfy your pocketbook but your curiosity, too.
We hope that you'll browse the wide selection of articles written and compiled by our expert staff. Please see the menu of topics in the column to the left of this text and in the links below.
For each category you will find articles about selling and pawning luxury assets; interesting facts about gold and platinum; descriptions of diamond cuts; short biographies of brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels; summaries of design eras like Art Deco; and much more.
These informative articles will continually be added to, so please drop by again regularly to read our latest additions. Should there be any topics that you would like us to cover here, please contact us with your suggestions. We are always happy to hear from you.
How to Sell Jewelry: Read articles on how to sell estate jewelry, how to sell gold jewelry, and more.
How to Sell Gold: Read articles on how to choose a gold buyer, how to sell gold the smart way, and more.
How to Sell a Diamond: Read articles on how to sell a diamond engagemnt ring, how to sell a loose diamond, and more.
How to Sell Diamond Jewelry: Read this in-depth article on how to choose a diamond buyer and sell diamond jewelry for more cash.
How to Sell a Watch: Read articles on how to sell a Rolex, how to tell the difference between a real and fake Rolex, and more.
How to Sell Handbags: Read articles how to authenticate a genuine designer handbag, how to sell a Louis Vutton handbag, and more.
How to Sell Platinum: Read articles on how to sell and pawn platinum jewelry and why platinum is such a precious metal.
The Magazine
Want even more information about how to sell gold jewelry, watches, diamonds, silverware, and other precious gift assets? Then please visit SDJB's online magazine The San Diego Luxury Pawn Shop Report for regularly updated news and articles.Identify your Rolex before you sell or buy
Start with the reference, then check the watch itself. These guides on our shop site help you understand the numbers without treating a lookup as proof of authenticity or an exact valuation.
- Rolex serial and reference numbers guide. Understand model references, material and bezel codes, letter suffixes, and the limits of serial-number dating.
- Browse the Rolex reference library. Explore individual models and references, then compare the details of your watch.
- Rolex suffixes and our catalog variant codes. Tell factory reference suffixes apart from the dial and bracelet labels used in our catalog.
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