Diamond Jim's Pawn Shop

Hello, I was wondering if I can bring in my brand-new, never used Gucci perfume & APM Monaco jewelry set?

I believe you can. They are truly the best pawn shop I have gone to in the last 30 years out of LA county.

Do you have any old school manual typewriter?

Hi Lorenzo We actually have an old school typewriter. It’s on display along with some very old sewing machines. Come by take a look.

Do you have evil eye safety pin for baby?

Hi. I don’t recall seeing any off my memory but I can check in the morning. Give us a call around noon time and we’ll have a better answer for you (626)844-4646

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Review Highlights - Diamond Jim's Pawn Shop

“I needed a loan on a jewelry item and Nshan loaned me more than I initially asked for, because he wanted to help me out!”

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Laura C.

13 years ago

I would like to thank Diamond Jim's Pawn Shop, (especially, Simon and Nshan), for their excellent, quality service! Whether you are buying, selling, or decide to pawn your precious gold or silver jewelry, coins, and other worthwhile personal property, Diamond Jim's is the place to go to!! Your priced possessions will be valued at a fair market price, and the cash is made readily available upon exercising the transaction. More importantly, the "old fashion" quality customer service provided at this pawn shop is unlike any I have experienced anywhere else. I have been to other pawn shops in Pasadena, and I appreciate Diamond Jim's "honesty and integrity" in the way they conduct their business. The shop is clean, and neatly organized. So whether you are buying, or selling, or just going there to "browse", you will certain enjoy the experience!! "FOR EXCELLENT, QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE, "DIAMOND JIM'S" IS THE GO TO PAWN SHOP IN PASADENA!!" Laura C. 4/12/14 read more

Nicole O.

104

15 years ago

Very Nice place to go if you need an honest price for your item. I had shopped around and Diamond Jims was by far the best. The store is clean and I was helped almost immediately as I walked in. Service was great too/ i was looking into selling, but ended up with a loan that suited my financial need at the moment. Best part is, ill get to have my item back as soon as I pay the loan! :) Thank you Diamond Jim's for helping me get in and out, and off to the rest of my day! read more

Jenna O.

14 years ago

They should update their site. Apparently the hours are 9-5:30pm not 6. It made a difference to me... but also, I bought an AMAZING saxophone for a great price and we were able to talk le price down quite a bit because there were a few problems. This means they will try to rip you but if you catch it, their honest after that. They aren't completely relentless to screw you over... thank god. But ah, they're great and I love it there. Gonna pawn a gold ring soon :D read more

George S.

14 years ago

Just north of the 210 freeway on lake ave, easy access. Excellent experience buying a nice Yamaha acoustic guitar. Negotiated a fair price in a friendly manner and threw in a free guitar case. This was a Christmas present and the recipient was elated. Thanks guys at Diamond Jim's. read more

Lisa G.

379

7 years ago

I would highly recommend Simon at Diamond Pawn, very honest and straightforward. They did exactly what they said. We were selling speakers for a friend and did not know how to set up, they jumped in helped us and were very fair on their price. read more

Nunu D.

5 months ago

Excellent service. Very honest people. They give your worth with whatever you pawn!! I went in expecting only 100 and got over 10 times that. I love them and the work and effort the put into they're customers. Highly recomended!! read more

Debra L.

8 years ago

They are the absolute best, when it comes to pawn shops! Their interest is low, and they offer the best possible rate for any exchange! I have been an ongoing satisfied customer for years! Debra Christiansen read more

Ashot B.

844

110

11 years ago

Went to a pawn shop for the first time ever expecting lots of smoke and dust but got the opposite instead. Simon and Nshan showed me the place and I walked out with a nice ring. read more

carlos r.

152

3 years ago

Just impossible to rate the place,they are rude unaccesible . Unless u are f Armenian Thanks. I LOVE U TOO read more

Sean C.

12 years ago

Very reasonable staff and I would completely be willing to go out of my way to give them my business any day.

Bob A.

13 years ago

The staff was very helpful and informative. Very Fair and Honest Business Transaction.

Alicia P.

5 years ago

these items are great for the value.

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