Beverly Hills Pawn Season 2 Episode 8 Diamonds and The Duke

In Beverly Hills Pawn season 2 episode 8, titled "Diamonds and The Duke," the Dina Collection team is in for a treat as a Duke enters their establishment. The Duke is looking to lease a custom-made ring that is worth a whopping $175,000. It's not long before Dominique and the rest of the team realize that they're not just dealing with any Duke - they're dealing with the Duke of Earl himself.

The team is more than happy to comply with the Duke's request - they know that they'll be in good company with him wearing their jewelry to his events. That being said, they're also extra careful with the process. The Duke must first present his strong financial background before they can make any sort of arrangements. In the meantime, the team is already imagining the possibilities - a photo opportunity with the Duke sporting the Dina Collection's jewelry at a famous award show, perhaps?

Through the course of the episode, the pawn shop also deals with more customers. A woman walks in, claiming to have a diamond that her uncle found in an old jewelry box. The team is skeptical at first - it's not too uncommon for people to assume that they have something valuable when they really don't. But as they examine the diamond under a microscope and use various tools, they start to realize that it's the real thing. They're ecstatic about this discovery, but must also be cautious about how much they offer for the diamond. It's important to appease the customer, but they also must be strategic about how they run their business.

On top of everything else, the shop also receives a request from a man who is looking to sell a vintage guitar. This isn't a field that the team is too familiar with, but they're willing to give it a shot. They call in an expert who takes a look at the guitar and confirms that it is, in fact, a valuable piece. They make the seller an offer and consider it a success when he agrees to sell to them.

As can be expected, there are some tense moments throughout the course of the episode. When dealing with items that are worth tens of thousands of dollars, the team must tread carefully. For the Duke's ring, they worry about whether or not he'll be responsible enough to return it on time. For the diamond, they worry about how they will negotiate with the customer, as well as who will be responsible for holding onto the item.

All in all, "Diamonds and The Duke" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of pawn shops, and the high-end items that often come through their doors. The episode is a great watch for anyone who is fascinated by luxury items, or who simply enjoys a good business documentary. The Dina Collection team is professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about their work, and it's a joy to watch them in action.