Business Details
Your Trusted Jewelry Store in San Diego for Fine Jewelry & Luxury Watches
Leo Hamel has been a trusted name in San Diego's luxury jewelry market for over four decades. Our expertise spans fine jewelry, certified pre-owned timepieces, and bespoke designs, supported by a team with generations of combined experience. We specialize in helping clients find meaningful pieces for life's milestones, offering services from intricate repairs to custom creations. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our curated selection of diamonds, gemstones, and vintage treasures.With multiple locations across Southern California, we combine personalized service with technical excellence, ensuring every client receives expert guidance and exceptional craftsmanship. Our team's accolades, including global sales recognition and specialized gemological training, reinforce our position as a leader in the industry.
Services
Engagement Rings
Jewelry Repair
Watch Repair
Custom Design
Lab-Grown Diamonds
Vintage Jewelry
Estate Jewelry
Gold Buying
Watch Appraisals
Financing Options
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of expertise in luxury jewelry and timepieces
- Our team includes GIA-trained gemologists and award-winning sales professionals
- We provide custom jewelry design with CAD/CAM technology
- Our watch repair department features Swiss factory-trained technicians
- We guarantee authenticity on all certified pre-owned Rolex timepieces
What people say
Seamless process
Knowledgeable and friendly
Perfect piece
Cherish forever
Exceeded expectations
Services
Engagement Rings
Our engagement ring collection features classic solitaires, vintage-inspired designs, and modern settings. We offer both earth-mined and lab-grown diamonds with full certification. Our consultants help couples select timeless pieces that reflect their unique style and budget while ensuring proper fit and durability for lifelong wear.
Jewelry Repair
Our master jewelers handle all repair needs from simple resizing to complex restoration of antique pieces. We use state-of-the-art equipment for soldering, stone setting, and metal finishing. Our repair specialists maintain original craftsmanship while ensuring structural integrity and safety for everyday wear.
Custom Design
Our CAD/CAM design studio creates one-of-a-kind pieces based on client specifications. We guide clients through material selection, stone choices, and design iterations. The process includes wax modeling, casting, and hand-finishing to produce unique heirloom-quality jewelry that meets exact personal preferences and measurements.
Watch Repair
Our Swiss-trained watchmakers service both modern and vintage timepieces including Rolex, IWC, and Cartier models. We perform complete overhauls, water resistance testing, and component replacement using genuine parts. Our service includes movement calibration and case refinishing to restore functionality and appearance.
Lab-Grown Diamonds
Our lab-created diamonds offer identical optical properties to mined diamonds with ethical production benefits. Available in various carat sizes and cuts, these stones come with independent certification. We help clients select appropriate options for engagement rings and fine jewelry while explaining the environmental advantages of laboratory-grown technology.
People
Lisa Hamel
Vice President
With 40 years of jewelry expertise, Lisa specializes in vintage pieces and Swiss watches. She holds extensive knowledge of jewelry history and design trends, helping clients find perfect pieces for special occasions while maintaining family traditions.
Teri
Director of Sales
A 50-year industry veteran, Teri holds a BA in Art History and has received global sales recognition. She specializes in diamond education and luxury watch sales, combining technical knowledge with personalized service to help clients make informed purchasing decisions.
Bianca
Sales Representative
With 12 years of experience across multiple departments, Bianca offers comprehensive product knowledge. She focuses on building long-term client relationships, assisting with engagement ring selections and helping customers understand jewelry care and maintenance.
Logan
Sales Professional
A San Diego native with business management expertise, Logan specializes in antique jewelry. She combines local market knowledge with technical expertise to help clients find unique pieces that match their personal style and budget requirements.
Jennifer
Repair Manager
With 17 years of jewelry repair experience, Jennifer oversees all fabrication and restoration work. Her technical expertise includes metalworking, stone setting, and antique restoration, ensuring each repaired piece maintains its original beauty and structural integrity.
Questions
What jewelry services do you offer besides sales?
We provide comprehensive jewelry repair, custom design, watch servicing, and appraisal services. Our experts handle everything from simple ring resizing to complex antique restoration projects.
Can I sell my jewelry or watches at Leo Hamel?
Yes, our certified buyers evaluate gold, diamonds, luxury watches, and estate jewelry. We offer competitive pricing with transparent assessments from GIA-trained professionals.
Do you offer financing options for purchases?
We provide financing through approved partners for qualified buyers, making high-value purchases more accessible while maintaining competitive interest rates and terms.
Are your lab-grown diamonds certified?
All lab-created diamonds receive certification from independent grading laboratories, ensuring quality standards and providing documentation of each stone's characteristics and origin.
What makes your watch repair service unique?
Our Swiss-trained technicians use factory-authorized parts for Rolex and other premium brands, offering two-year warranties on complete overhauls and maintaining original timepiece specifications.
How do I schedule a custom jewelry design consultation?
Contact us via phone or website to book a private appointment with our design team, who will guide you through material choices, CAD modeling, and production timelines.
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Reviews (5)
Helene S.
Jun 30, 2022
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I have been a customer of Leo Hamel's for over 26 years. Teri and Lonnie are amazing. They always go over and above, no matter what the occasion or if I am looking for a unique piece. The selection at Leo Hamels fits all budgets and is always high quality.
Isabella H.
Jun 29, 2022
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This store has everything! My bestfriend and I came in to look around for engagement rings with some things in mind, and we didn't know what we were in for! There were so many beautiful pieces of jewelry in the store! Bianca was so helpful and knew so much about what we were looking for! This is the place to come if you are going to get engaged!
Kathy Y.
Jun 28, 2022
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This is the first time I have utilized the services of Leo Hamel Jewelers. I had around 10 pieces of jewelry that I need to be appraised for insurance purposes. Lucky for me I was introduced to Elliott Grunwald their in-house Gemologist. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable and quite thorough about his work which I appreciated. The report that he prepared for me was outstanding! I also had the opportunity to work with Logan in a sales capacity. She picked up on what I was looking for immediately! Also a pleasure to work with! Will definitely go back!
Maddie S.
Jun 09, 2022
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My mom doesn't have a yelp but she was so blown away by the outstanding customer service that she needed a review posted for her! Here's what she had to say: "Recently I had a transaction with Lisa and her daughter Taylor. I couldn't have been given better service! Their professionalism and the personal attention given to me was exceptional. My purchase required extra work on their part and a specific narrow timeframe for the item I wanted. And they did not disappoint! I would recommend Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers for anyone wanting not only beautiful jewelry but excellent customer service. Thanks again to Lisa and Taylor." - Sharron S
Ian M.
Jun 05, 2022
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Whenever I need jewelry or watches, I will always come to Leo Hamel! The customer service is truly excellent, with a team that treats you like family and helps you find exactly what your looking for. I came into the store not knowing exactly what to get my girlfriend for her birthday. With such a helpful team at Leo Hamel, I was able to find the perfect pair of earrings for her at a very affordable price. She loved them and won't take them off!
