Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers® started with Leo working out of a briefcase after a short-lived stint selling jewelry in San Diego's largest department store. Leo was fired several times for bending the rules to give his customers a better shopping experience, but was always rehired for being the top salesman. His boss at the time "suggested" that he start his own business. So with $125 in his pocket, he ventured out on his own. Now, Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers is San Diego's #1 spot for buying fine and designer jewelry and watches, as well as vintage items. In addition to our retail store, we have a handful of Leo Hamel Jewelry Buyers locations sprinkled throughout San Diego county, where you can sell your old or broken jewelry, watches, and other valuables to us and receive their highest value, paid in cash or check immediately. Voted best jewelry store for the second year in a row by the San Diego’s BEST Reader’s Poll 2011!