i did a search on this and didn't find a thread devoted to "pawn shop finds," so i thought it would be a really good idea to start one where people can add photos of their pawn shop treasures. i truly don't think it's something to be embarrassed about as it really isn't that different from buying from an estate—as long as you know it's authentic, you most likely got an excellent deal.
i recently started collecting stackable anniversary/eternity bands, but when you go to a regular jewelry store, they're really expensive considering what you're getting.
i have tried ebay a few times, but it seems they're either too big and too expensive, or they're lab created stones/diamonds—which is what i don't want.
i headed to my local pawn shop a few months ago thinking why not check it out. you always hear about people finding really good deals on other items there, and knowing it's second-hand, it's a green alternative and it's a lot cheaper. no expensive overhead like you would experience from a regular brick & mortar jewelry store.
i found this delicate anniversary band that i thought was just stunning. it was really dirty while at the pawn shop, but i could see that it would be a stunner once polished.
it only cost me $175 and since most pawn shops offer a 30 day return policy, i immediately took it to my trusted jeweler and had him appraise it and polish it up for me.
to my pleasant surprise, he appraised it at a little over $1,000. talk about an excellent deal!!! after seeing how exquisite it looked polished up and how beautiful the stones are, i now wear it with my 3 carat pear diamond engagement ring. who would have thought.
after hearing that wonderful news, i will continue my trek to different pawn shops to see what else i could find.
here are the photos of this ring in particular.
i recently started collecting stackable anniversary/eternity bands, but when you go to a regular jewelry store, they're really expensive considering what you're getting.
i have tried ebay a few times, but it seems they're either too big and too expensive, or they're lab created stones/diamonds—which is what i don't want.
i headed to my local pawn shop a few months ago thinking why not check it out. you always hear about people finding really good deals on other items there, and knowing it's second-hand, it's a green alternative and it's a lot cheaper. no expensive overhead like you would experience from a regular brick & mortar jewelry store.
i found this delicate anniversary band that i thought was just stunning. it was really dirty while at the pawn shop, but i could see that it would be a stunner once polished.
it only cost me $175 and since most pawn shops offer a 30 day return policy, i immediately took it to my trusted jeweler and had him appraise it and polish it up for me.
to my pleasant surprise, he appraised it at a little over $1,000. talk about an excellent deal!!! after seeing how exquisite it looked polished up and how beautiful the stones are, i now wear it with my 3 carat pear diamond engagement ring. who would have thought.
after hearing that wonderful news, i will continue my trek to different pawn shops to see what else i could find.
here are the photos of this ring in particular.