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Pawn shops that buy gold and jewelry

2,830 pawn shops in 49 states buy gold and jewelry. That is 45% of the 6,288 pawn shops we list. Pick your state or city below to find a gold buyer near you.

2,830Gold buyers
1,613Backed by reviews
49States
482Cities with 2+
Gold rings and chains on a small scale next to a jeweler's loupe and a gold test kit

What this list means

Every shop here has one of two kinds of proof that it buys gold:

Plenty of other pawn shops buy gold too; if no review or website mentions it, the shop isn't on this list. Any pawn shop can tell you over the phone.

Map of gold buyers

Sell gold by state

Cities with the most gold buyers

Number of pawn shops in each city that buy gold and jewelry.

422 more cities have two or more gold buyers. Find them on each state's page.

Independent gold buyers with strong reviews

Independent shops (not part of a chain), ranked by Google rating weighted by number of reviews. The proof that each one buys gold is under its ticket.

King's Jewelry and Loan

800 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Buys gold Jewelry repair
11,910 reviews Independent

“Gabriela and George were very helpful, they made the process on selling my ring very easy and they were friendly with amazing customer service.” (Google review)

Also per the shop's website.

Buys gold and jewelry, per the shop's website.

Latin American Pawn Shop

3701 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL

Buys gold Jewelry repair
1,989 reviews Independent

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Latin American Pawn Shop on Saturday when I went in to sell some of my gold jewelry.” (Google review)

Also per the shop's website.

“Henry was a great help with getting me through the process of selling my jewelry.” (Google review)

“He was very professional, friendly, honest, and made the whole process of selling my old jewelry easy and comfortable.” (Google review)

“Amy made the process so easy and delightful of selling my gold and diamond earrings.” (Google review)

Also per the shop's website.

Before you sell

  1. Find the karat stamp. Look inside rings and on clasps for a mark like 10K, 14K, 18K or 24K, or 417, 585, 750 or 999. Plated and gold-filled pieces are often stamped GP, GF, HGE or RGP.
  2. Separate by karat. Keep 10K, 14K and 18K pieces in separate bags so each group is tested and weighed on its own.
  3. Weigh it if you can. A kitchen or jewelry scale that reads grams tells you roughly how much gold you have before anyone makes an offer.
  4. Get more than one offer. Offers can differ from shop to shop. You don't have to sell on the first visit.
  5. Ask about pawning instead. If you may want the piece back, ask whether you can take a pawn loan on it. Rules and fees vary by state; ask for the terms in writing.
  6. Bring a photo ID. Pawn shops usually ask for a government-issued ID when they buy or lend.

Questions about selling gold

How do you know these pawn shops buy gold?
A shop is listed here only when a customer's Google review says they sold or pawned gold or jewelry there, or when the shop's own website says it buys gold. That sentence or website note is shown under every shop.
How much will a pawn shop pay for my gold?
We don't list prices. An offer depends on the weight and purity of the gold, the gold market that day and the shop itself. Getting offers from more than one shop is the simplest way to compare.
Can I pawn my gold instead of selling it?
Many pawn shops also make pawn loans on gold and jewelry. The shop holds the piece and gives you a pawn ticket. Repay the loan within the loan period and you get the piece back; if you do not, the shop keeps it. Rules and fees vary by state, so ask the shop for the terms in writing.
Do pawn shops buy broken gold jewelry?
Gold is usually bought by weight and purity, so broken chains, single earrings and bent rings can often still be sold. Ask the shop whether it buys scrap gold before you go.
What do I need to bring?
The pieces you want to sell, sorted by karat if you can, and a government-issued photo ID. Pawn shops usually ask for ID when they buy or lend.
Will every shop on this list buy my piece?
Not always. Each shop decides what it buys, and that can change. Call ahead and ask before you make the trip.

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Independent directory, not affiliated with the shops or chains listed. Details come from public business info, customer reviews and each shop's own website; confirm hours and terms before you go.