Jewelry is the #1 pawned category in America. Most pawn shops carry an XRF gold tester and at least one person trained in diamond grading. You should expect offers in the range of 25–50% of the retail resale value — higher if you have the original papers.
California pawn law basics: max rate 2.5%–3% per month (sliding scale) · minimum redemption 4 months. Confirm with the California Department of Justice.
Showing the 25 highest-rated shops in California that specialize in jewelry & gold.
San Francisco Bay Area's #1 coin and precious metals buyer since 1960, Witter Coin specializes in rare coins, gold jewelry, Rolex watches, and estate silver from its Marina District showroom.
San Francisco's top-rated gold and jewelry buyer, known for using X-ray fluorescence technology for non-destructive testing and paying above-market prices for precious metals and watches.
Riverside's highest-rated pawn shop and licensed FFL dealer, Jum-Pawn-It holds a 4.7-star rating with hundreds of reviews for honest service, competitive pricing, and quality merchandise.
Fresno's premier coin and jewelry pawn shop offering 0% interest contracts up to 6 months and now buying designer bags, with decades of trusted service to the San Joaquin Valley.
With over 40 years of experience and nine San Diego locations, Express Pawn is the leading high-end pawn operation in the region, specializing in discreet collateral loans on luxury assets.
Bakersfield's premier multi-location pawn group with three stores (Union Ave, Niles St, Rosedale Hwy) specializing in luxury watches, gold, silver, and musical equipment at top appraisal prices.
The premiere pawn shop in Torrance and greater Los Angeles, Sartori Jewelry & Loan is known for top-dollar valuations on fine jewelry, watches, and diamonds.
Beverly Hills' legendary upscale pawnbroker serving celebrities and high-net-worth clients since 1938, known for discreet collateral loans against Rolex watches, fine jewelry, and luxury assets.
San Diego's highly-rated independent pawn shop with multiple locations, known for friendly staff and fair prices on electronics, jewelry, and tools.
A customer-focused Sacramento pawn shop with multiple locations, known for fair pricing, friendly staff, and a broad inventory spanning jewelry, electronics, and tools.
A trusted Mission District institution since 1994, Best Collateral is San Francisco's go-to neighborhood pawn shop for quick cash loans and fair appraisals on jewelry and electronics.
A Bay Area pawn chain with multiple locations, Buy Sell Loan specializes in precious metals, fine jewelry, diamonds, and rare coins with expert appraisers on staff.
A California Pawnbrokers Association member serving San Jose's Rose Garden neighborhood for over 25 years, Buy Sell Loan is Silicon Valley's trusted neighborhood pawnbroker.
A second Sacramento Loyalty Pawn location on El Camino Avenue in the Arden-Arcade area, offering reliable pawn services and a well-curated pre-owned inventory.
A & T Pawn & Jewelry, Inc. in Long Beach, California.
AAA Pawn Shop of SoCal Inc. (AAA Pawn Shop Long Beach Inc.) in Long Beach, California.
Alberts Jewelry & Loan (Pawn Shops by Alberts Jewelry & Loan) in Long Beach, California.
Best Collateral in Oakland, California.
Buy Sell Loan in Oakland, California.
Oakland Coin and Jewelry Exchange in Oakland, California.
Easy Money Pawn & Jewelry in Oakland, California.
Eddy Cash For Gold (Cash 4 Gold) in Oakland, California.
Bakersfield Pawn Shop in Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield's Best Pawn in Bakersfield, California.
Rosedale Pawn in Bakersfield, California.