When most people hear the term “pawn shop”, even if the term is dressed up as “luxury pawn shop” or “high end pawnshop”, visions of seedy pawnbrokers preying on individuals strapped for cash come to the forefront of one’s mind. At SFPLA, San Francisco’s premier luxury asset lender since 1912, we have always taken great Read More…

Have you ever considered making a loan on jewelry? Do you know how a jewelry loan works? What is the difference between making a  jewelry loan and selling your jewelry outright?  Does a jewelry loan make sense for you? When borrowing against your jewelry for the first time, you may have a number of questions. Read More…

Rare pink diamonds, Rolex watches, fine Zambian emeralds, fine jewelry by Tiffany and Cartier…not usually the types of items you think of when considering a San Francisco Pawn Shop.  San Francisco Provident Loan Association has been operating out of the same historic landmark location for over 100 years and is a San Francisco pawn shop Read More…

What does it mean to pawn a diamond? Where do I go to pawn a diamond? What is the difference between pawning a diamond and selling a diamond? These are just a few of the many questions you may be asking if you’re considering using your diamonds to get a loan. To pawn a diamond Read More…

When considering where to sell your diamonds in San Francisco, there are a few things you should investigate before deciding on your diamond buyer: Credentials: Make sure your diamond buyer has the appropriate credentials. You’ll want to confirm that they have the necessary training to evaluate your diamond for sale so that you know you Read More…