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By Barnett Sakura diamond ring, illustrating a guide to lab-grown vs natural diamonds
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Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: A Beverly Hills Jeweler's Honest Take

By By Barnett

Lab-grown and natural diamonds are both real diamonds. A Beverly Hills jeweler with GIA's Accredited Jewelry Professional credential explains how they differ in grading, price...

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Rolex Day-Date 36 black stick dial on yellow gold President bracelet at By Barnett Beverly Hills
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Rolex Datejust vs Day-Date: Which Should You Buy?

By By Barnett

Rolex Datejust vs Day-Date explained by a Beverly Hills dealer: day display, precious metals vs steel options, President bracelet, sizes, and which to buy.

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Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1A with black Roman numeral dial on steel bracelet at By Barnett Beverly Hills
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Patek Philippe Nautilus Guide: 3700, 3800, 5711 and 5811 Explained

By By Barnett

The four key Patek Philippe Nautilus references explained by a Beverly Hills dealer: the 3700 Jumbo, the 3800 midsize, the steel 5711 and the white...

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Pre-owned Cartier Tank Française Medium watch with white dial at By Barnett in Beverly Hills
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Which Cartier Watch Should You Buy? Tank vs Santos vs Ballon Bleu

By By Barnett

Tank, Santos, Ballon Bleu, Panthère or Pasha? A Beverly Hills dealer explains how each iconic Cartier watch wears, what to check when buying pre-owned, and...

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By Barnett Sakura Diamond Ring with two pear-shaped natural diamonds on a yellow gold pavé bypass band, Beverly Hills
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How to Read a GIA Diamond Report: A Jeweler's Section-by-Section Guide

By By Barnett

What does "GIA certified" really mean? Here is how to read a GIA diamond grading report line by line, verify it, and spot what matters...

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph available to sell or consign at By Barnett in Beverly Hills
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Sell or Consign Your Watch in Los Angeles: Which Pays More?

By By Barnett

Should you sell your luxury watch outright or consign it? Here is how each option works in Los Angeles, what affects your payout, and how...

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Authentic Rolex inspected by By Barnett in Beverly Hills
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How to Spot a Fake Rolex: A Beverly Hills Dealer's Checklist (2026)

By By Barnett

How to spot a fake Rolex in 2026: check the 2.5x Cyclops, the laser-etched crown at 6 o'clock, rehaut engraving, sweep, caseback and papers, then...

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