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Pawn Shops in Queens, NYC
Your local source for a seamless pawn experience in Queens
- Four locations: Queens Village, Astoria, Bayside, and Sutphin Blvd in Jamaica
- Instant cash loans and outright purchases on gold, diamonds, luxury watches, and electronics
- Free appraisals with no credit checks and nothing reported to the bureaus
- Exceptional customer service and knowledgeable staff
- Same-day cash. Most people are appraised and paid in under 30 minutes
- Full-service jewelry department with diamond, antique, and West Indian pieces
- Walk-in service six days a week, including Saturday, licensed and serving NY since 1947
Phone Number
718 596 5626
Hours of Operation
Opening hours vary per store
Please visit our locations
Looking for a trusted pawn shop in Queens?
When life throws you a curveball, you need fast, reliable options. GEM Pawnbrokers has been helping Queens residents do just that since 1947. With 28 stores across NY and multiple locations right here in Queens, we’ve become the go-to name for secure, credit-free loans and trusted resale services. We also offer great deals on out-of-pawn merchandise, including a special selection of electronics and luxury handbags. We feature a full-service jewelry department where you can explore an amazing selection of diamond jewelry, antique pieces, and West Indian designs.
Whether you live in Jamaica, Bayside, Astoria, or Queens Village, there’s a GEM shop nearby that understands your needs. We’re proud to be one of the most established pawn shops in New York, known for treating every customer with respect, no matter the size of the transaction- a reputation our neighbors regularly recommend us for.
Services We Offer
Get Instant Cash Loans in Queens
When you need money quickly, GEM Pawnbrokers makes it simple. Our cash loans are based on the value of your personal items, not your credit score.
Serving neighborhoods like Jamaica, Bayside, Astoria, and Queens Village, our Queens locations are your quick access to cash without the hurdles of traditional lenders. We also handle vehicle loans if you'd rather borrow against something larger.
Pawn Jewelry
Your jewelry can unlock fast, confidential funds when you need them most, and it can also hold real sentimental weight. That's why we provide jewelry pawn loans that are easy, discreet, and fair. We handle diamonds and fine watches in-house, and we make loans on gold in any condition.
Prefer to sell instead? We offer cash for gold and direct buy options at competitive prices. We purchase fine jewelry, silver, broken chains, and unwanted jewelry you're ready to part with, priced against the live precious metals market.
Pawn Electronics
Got a laptop, smartphone, or gaming console you’re not using? At GEM Pawnbrokers, we turn working electronics into fast cash. Whether you need extra funds for bills, travel, or day-to-day expenses, our electronics pawn services offer a fast, fair, and secure solution, including laptops and MacBooks and video game consoles, which our staff test on site before quoting.
Estate Buying Services
Settling an estate can be an emotional and overwhelming task, but we offer the support and expertise you need during this important time. Our estate buying services are trusted by families and attorneys across NYC for fair evaluations, clear guidance, and respectful service.
From Jamaica to Bayside, Astoria, and Queens Village, we make it easy to access estate buying services without leaving your borough.
Collateral Business Loans
Small business owners face enough challenges, but access to capital shouldn’t be one of them. That’s why GEM Pawnbrokers offers fast, flexible collateral-based business loans designed for entrepreneurs who need cash without the wait.
We work with businesses of all types from retailers, food truck owners, contractors, creatives, and more. Use inventory, tools, electronics, commercial vehicles, gold, and other high-value items as collateral.
How we work
GET A FREE QUOTE
WALK-IN OR BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TO START
Meet with our friendly and qualified professionals who will help you sell your valued items for cash or use them as collateral for a cash loan.
AUTHENTICATE YOUR ITEMS
RECEIVE A VALUATION AND AN OFFER
Our in-store professionals will thoroughly authenticate your items, carefully inspecting their properties and components to make you the best cash offer based on their value.
EARN INSTANT CASH
A SIMPLE, SAFE AND SECURE PROCESS
Accept the cash offer for your authenticated item(s) and walk out with cash in hand. All collateral items will be stored in clean, high security space until completion of loan agreement.
Locations in Queens
- GEM Pawn – Queens Village
216-15 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY
- GEM Pawn – Astoria
28–07 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103
- GEM Pawn – Bayside
45-31 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361
- GEM Pawn – Sutphin
90-26 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
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Why Choose GEM?: Read the reviews
The Largest Pawn Broker in NYC
GEM Pawnbrokers is proud to be New York City’s largest and most established pawn shop brand, with 28 locations across the five boroughs. That scale means you get the best of both worlds: the professionalism and reliability of a citywide institution, and the neighborhood service of a trusted local shop. From quick loan turnarounds to consistent appraisals, GEM makes it easy for our neighbors to access funds when they need them most without red tape.
More Than Just a Pawn Shop
At GEM, we provide more than just loans. We’re a full-service financial support hub, offering jewelry pawning, electronics loans, gold buying, estate evaluations, and business lending all under one roof. We have helped our customers through everything from medical emergencies to holiday budgeting. With no appointments necessary and walk-in service six days a week, we’re the convenient, customer-first alternative to banks and impersonal chains.
Queens-Strong Since 1947
For over 75 years, GEM has built lasting relationships with New Yorkers from all walks of life. We’re more than just a pawn shop—we’re part of the fabric of the community. Locals return time and again for honest service, fair value, and a staff that treats every customer with dignity. That kind of loyalty doesn’t happen by accident; it comes from decades of consistency, transparency, and trust.
High-Value Loans on Luxury Goods
Got a Rolex, diamond necklace, or Louis Vuitton bag? GEM specializes in providing high-value pawn loans on luxury goods without the need for credit checks or financial statements. Our appraisers are trained to evaluate premium items with accuracy and respect. Whether you’re looking to cover a big expense or leverage your assets, we offer large cash loans backed by secure storage and clear terms. With no delays and no fine print, GEM is just a smarter way to borrow.
FAQs About Pawning
You leave something of value as collateral and receive a short-term advance; repay it on schedule and your piece comes back. We take gold and silver jewelry, engagement rings, diamond bracelets, luxury watches from brands like Rolex, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co., designer handbags, Apple products, gaming systems, TVs, laptops, instruments, and even vehicles. If it works and holds value, we'll evaluate it. Bring it in for a free appraisal and we'll tell you either way.
Phone Number
718 596 5626
Hours of Operation
Opening hours vary per storePlease visit our locations
Info
info@gempawn.net