Pawn Shop in Newark, NJ

William S. Rich & Son

Newark

857 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07102

Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

(973) 623-1616

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Services offered at this location:

- Pawn Loans
- Buy Sell & Trade
- General Merchandise
- Gold Testing
- Diamond Testing
- Luxury Bag Certification
- Layaway

Newark's Largest Pawnbroker & Jeweler

William S. Rich and Son was established in Newark, NJ in 1890. For over 125 years we have served as New Jersey's most trusted pawnshop and purveyor of fine jewelry. We are one of Newark's oldest and most successful businesses.

Looking for quick cash or unique finds? Our Newark pawn shop offers a wide selection of pre-owned items, from jewelry and electronics to tools and musical instruments. We also provide fast, confidential loans.

Stop by today at our Newark store and see what treasures await!

Shop with Confidence

This store uses Entrupy, the leading AI-powered authentication technology, to verify the authenticity of luxury items like designer handbags like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and many more! Guaranteed genuine or your money back. Learn more at entrupy.com.

Pawn Loans

Our pawn loans offer a fast and easy way to get the funds you need. Bring in your valuable items, and we'll offer you a loan based on their worth. No credit checks, just cash in hand.

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Jewelry & Gold

Discover handcrafted elegance. Our jewelry blends timeless design with modern flair, using quality materials to create pieces that shine with your unique style.

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Buy, Sell & Trade

Looking to declutter, upgrade, or find a hidden gem? We make it easy to buy, sell, and trade your items. Get fair prices and simplify your transactions.

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"The two young ladies at Rich and Son Pawn Shop in Newark NJ Evanzy and Valerie they are so professional friendly they have t he best customer service, very kind, very informative. I will definitely be coming back here for business."

- Jenette Thomas, October 2025

"Alexus was very helpful and professional during my visit to the pawnshop. She made the process easy, answered all my questions, and treated me with kindness and respect. You can tell she genuinely cares about customers and provides great service. I would definitely recommend working with her."

- autumn hendrix, May 2026

"Excellent experience! Val was a gem with her amazing customer service and transparency! Highly recommend this spot."

- Bern Fausto, November 2024

"Valerie and Evanyze are the best! They are always friendly and kind and go above and beyond, they make the whole process easy! I always wait for one of them to handle any of my transactions, they’re my girls!"

- yasmeena mcconnell, April 2026

"Awesome experience! Best Pawn/Loan in the area. Excellent customer service, very attentive and reasonable. If you have quality valuables and looking to make a good deal or loan check them out! You will not be disappointed."

- David Sullivan, February 2025

"Came to this location with my mom and sister. AMAZING customer service. Much thanks to A’lexis she made this such an amazing experience. She was so patience, answered all of our questions, and took her time showing us everything we were interested in. 10/10 experience, besides all of the great options they had, we would come back just for the amazing service."

- Kay, June 2026

"The guys we're great! They were very helpful in my needs"

- Jamie M Webster, July 2025