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Santa Monica Jewelry & Loan

4.9 ★★★★★ 515 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Santa Monica, California

Buys used gear Vintage specialist

Chains, necklaces, rings and other jewelry are sold at this pawn shop.

Plan your visit

  • Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (310) 451-2840
  • Website santamonicajewelryandloan.com

Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 515 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧠 knowledgeable staff 4 mentions

“I had a ton of questions and some hesitation, but when I came in and spoke with Alex, he took the time to test everything thoroughly and walked me through the process.”

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“Great customer service and super friendly staff.”

From the reviews

I brought some gold jewelry here for a loan and Damien did a great job on giving me top $ for the loan. Great customer service and super friendly staff. Highly recommended

★★★★★ — Rolla, May 2025

I had a wonderful experience at Santa Monica Jewelry & Loan! Damien, the Assistant Manager, was incredibly professional, efficient, and gave me a much better price for my gold and silver than I expected. The entire staff is so friendly and welcoming.

★★★★★ — Yolanda, Jun 2026

Cool place and amazing staff. Damien was very helpful with what I was looking for. Check them out if you’re in the area

★★★★★ — Arnold, May 2026

Santa Monica Jewelry & Loan really came through. I was overwhelmed and unsure about how much all my gold was really worth, but from the first call with Bob, I felt heard and respected.

★★★★★ — Kamau, May 2025

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Selling or trading gear at Santa Monica Jewelry & Loan

Santa Monica Jewelry & Loan comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.

Check trade-in info on their site

Where to find Santa Monica Jewelry & Loan

408 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA90401

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