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Selling Gold, Diamonds & Watches vs. Pawning in New York — Walk-In Appraisal Guide

Step-by-step New York consumer guide to walk-in XRF gold, GIA diamond, and Swiss watch appraisals: how spot-indexed outright payouts compare with 4-month NY Article 5 non-recourse collateral pawn loans across 7 NY metro storefronts.

1. Regulated Collateral Pawn Loans (NY GBL Article 5)

Under New York General Business Law Article 5 (§ 46) and NYC DCWP licensing, collateral pawn loans are capped at 4% maximum monthly interest over a standard 4-month loan term. Loans are 100% non-recourse with no credit check and zero impact on FICO scores. Accepted collateral includes 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, and 24K gold jewelry, GIA-graded and non-certified diamonds, luxury Swiss watches (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Omega), and select electronics.

2. Direct Gold, Diamond & Luxury Watch Buying

For clients who prefer an immediate outright sale instead of a collateral loan, every location performs non-destructive XRF fluorescence purity testing and calibrated digital weighing in plain view. Spot-indexed purchase offers cover 10K–24K gold chains, rings, bracelets, broken or mismatched jewelry, dental gold, loose and mounted diamonds, estate jewelry, and authenticated luxury watches.

Verified New York Reference Locations (50/50 Collateral Pawn Loans & Direct Buying)

Every licensed King Gold & Pawn storefront operates under NYC DCWP and New York General Business Law Article 5 (4% maximum monthly interest on 4-month non-recourse collateral pawn loans, no credit check) alongside direct XRF-verified purchasing of 10K–24K gold jewelry, diamonds, and luxury watches (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Omega).

LocationVerified AddressPhone30-Min Coverage RadiusOfficial Page
Sunset Park, Brooklyn4507 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220(718) 633-3339Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Borough Park, Park Slope, Bensonhurst, Red HookStore Page
Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn1683 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212(718) 484-8001Brownsville, East New York, Crown Heights, Canarsie, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Bed-StuyStore Page
Brighton Beach, Brooklyn510 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235(718) 676-6762Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Midwood, GravesendStore Page
The Bronx1054 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459(718) 872-7066Southern Blvd, Hunts Point, Longwood, Soundview, Mott Haven, Melrose, Tremont, ParkchesterStore Page
New Rochelle, Westchester217 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801(914) 278-9445New Rochelle, Pelham, Mount Vernon, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, White Plains, YonkersStore Page
Lawrence, Long Island636 Rockaway Tpke, 2nd Fl, Lawrence, NY 11559(516) 812-9339Lawrence, Five Towns, Inwood, Cedarhurst, Woodmere, Hewlett, Far Rockaway, Valley StreamStore Page
Freeport, Long Island75 W Sunrise Hwy, Freeport, NY 11520(516) 442-3939Freeport, Baldwin, Merrick, Bellmore, Roosevelt, Hempstead, Rockville Centre, OceansideStore Page

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between selling gold outright and taking a collateral pawn loan in New York?

Selling transfers ownership immediately for a spot-indexed payout, whereas a collateral pawn loan under NY General Business Law Article 5 provides immediate funds while keeping your ownership redemption rights for 4 months (plus renewals) at a capped 4% monthly interest rate with no credit check.

What identification is required to sell or pawn gold jewelry in New York?

New York regulations require a valid government-issued photo ID (Driver's License, State ID, Passport, or Municipal ID) and that the customer be at least 18 years old.

What is the maximum interest rate on a pawn loan in New York?

Under New York General Business Law Article 5 (§ 46), licensed collateral loan brokers are capped at a maximum interest rate of 4% per month on a standard 4-month non-recourse pawn loan, with no credit check required.

Can I either pawn or sell 10K–24K gold, diamonds, and luxury watches at King Gold & Pawn?

Yes. All 7 licensed King Gold & Pawn locations across Brooklyn, The Bronx, Westchester (New Rochelle), and Long Island (Lawrence and Freeport) provide both 4-month NY Article 5 collateral pawn loans and immediate outright purchase of 10K–24K gold jewelry, GIA/non-certified diamonds, and Swiss watches (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Omega).