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.
Illinois pawn law basics: max rate 20% per month + fees · minimum redemption 30 days. Confirm with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation.
Showing the 9 highest-rated shops in Illinois that specialize in jewelry & gold.
One of Chicago's oldest and largest pawn shops, renowned for G.I.A.-certified diamonds, high cash payouts on gold and jewelry, and an in-house master jeweler for repairs.
A-1 Jewelry and Pawn (A-1 American Jewelers and Loan) in Oak Park, Illinois.
A-1 Jewelry & Pawn in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Royal Pawn Shop in Chicago, Illinois.
Naperville Jewelry and Loan in Naperville, Illinois.
A trusted downtown Chicago pawn shop conveniently located in the Loop, offering competitive pawn loans and cash purchases on a wide variety of items from jewelry to electronics.
A Logan Square area EZPAWN location offering fast cash loans, pre-owned electronics, and a variety of merchandise at everyday low prices.
EZPAWN's Little Village location on Chicago's west side, offering quick pawn loans and a wide selection of pre-owned electronics, power tools, and instruments.
EZPAWN's Rockford location serves Illinois's third-largest city and the Rock River Valley with convenient pawn loans and a rotating selection of electronics, tools, and jewelry.