The Journal
Buying guides from Hatton Garden
Honest, plain-English guides written by the team at 57 Jewellers — the people who actually buy, authenticate and sell these watches every day.
Watch Values
How much is a Rolex Submariner worth in 2026?
A plain-English breakdown of current Rolex Submariner market values — new, pre-owned, by reference — from the team that buys and sells them every week in Hatton Garden.
8 min read · 12 April 2026
Buyer's Guide
Hatton Garden vs Bond Street: where should you buy your engagement ring?
Both are world-famous London jewellery quarters, but they serve very different buyers. An honest comparison from a Hatton Garden jeweller.
6 min read · 28 March 2026
Authentication
How to spot a fake Rolex: 9 checks our watchmakers actually use
Counterfeits get better every year. Here's the exact checklist our specialist watchmakers run on every Rolex that walks through the showroom door.
10 min read · 19 February 2026
Diamond Education
Lab-grown vs natural diamonds: the honest 2026 guide
Cheaper, identical to the eye, but different in resale. A straight-talking comparison from a Hatton Garden jeweller who sells both every week.
9 min read · 2 May 2026
Buyer's Guide
How much should you spend on an engagement ring in the UK?
The 'three months' salary' rule is a marketing slogan. Here's what UK couples actually spend in 2026, and what your money really buys.
7 min read · 26 April 2026
Buyer's Guide
How to buy a Rolex safely in London (without getting burned)
The 7 things to check before handing over money for a Rolex in London — from a Hatton Garden dealer who's seen every scam.
8 min read · 9 May 2026
Diamond Education
GIA vs IGI: which diamond certificate should you trust?
Both are the world's biggest diamond labs. They are not the same. A practical guide to which certificate matters for what you're buying.
6 min read · 14 March 2026
Buyer's Guide
Gold chain buyer's guide: styles, carats & Hatton Garden pricing
Cuban, Curb, Belcher, Figaro and Rope — explained by a Hatton Garden jeweller. 9k vs 18k, solid vs hollow, and what you actually pay per gram in 2026.
9 min read · 20 June 2026
Diamond Education
Gemstone meanings & symbolism: a jeweller's guide
Diamond, sapphire, ruby, emerald and beyond — the meanings, history and modern symbolism behind the world's most loved gemstones.
8 min read · 25 June 2026
Watch Values
Rolex Submariner vs GMT-Master II: which should you buy in 2026?
An honest, side-by-side comparison of Rolex's two most-requested sports watches — from a Hatton Garden dealer who sells both every week.
7 min read · 27 June 2026
Buyer's Guide
First time in Hatton Garden? A visitor's guide to London's jewellery quarter
What to see, who to trust, how to negotiate and what to avoid in Hatton Garden — written for first-time visitors by a jeweller on the street.
8 min read · 29 June 2026
Watch Values
A guide to Richard Mille watches: materials, movements & market value
Why Richard Mille commands the prices it does, which references collectors chase, and how to buy one safely — from a Hatton Garden dealer who handles them regularly.
9 min read · 20 July 2026