SHOP ONLINE   |   LOCATIONS   |   MY ACCOUNT

  • Fine Jewelry and Watches

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

    LEARN MORE

  • Buy, Sell & Trade

    We make it easy to buy, sell, and trade your items. Get fair prices and simplify your transactions.

    LEARN MORE

  • Musical Instruments

    Bring in your gently used instruments for cash or trade, or browse our diverse selection of pre-owned gear. Find your next perfect instrument today!

    LEARN MORE

  • Power Tools

    Find quality pre-owned tools at great prices, or turn your surplus equipment into cash. We make it easy to buy, sell, and trade, so you can power up your projects without breaking the bank.

    LEARN MORE

Pawn Shops in New Jersey

William S. Rich & Son

New Jersey'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 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 and see what treasures await!

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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More.

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.

Learn More.

MAKE A PAYMENT
- Acquiring location -
Please make sure the location setting is enabled on your browser.

Belleville

163 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
Driving directions
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: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
(973) 759-2468
More Info

Newark

857 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07102
Driving directions
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
More Info

Plainfield

579 US-22
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
Driving directions
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
(908) 754-2580
More Info

Union

1000 Stuyvesant Ave.
Union, NJ 07083
Driving directions
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: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
(908) 687-7002
More Info

Union City

4513 Bergenline Ave
Weehawken Township, NJ 07086
Driving directions
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: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(201) 624-9400
More Info
"The young lady that helped me named Evanyz was very helpful and always displays good customer service skills. I recommend this pawn shop for all your needs 100 percent!"
- Michael, December 2025
"Been going here for years. Denise is always so kind and helpful, great customer service."
- Sharian Fogle, September 2024
"Everyone is so nice and helpful."
- shanika navarro, October 2025
"Tony is a very kind person.It make my experience always very pleasant! Explain everything I need it to know.definetely recommend this place. Extremely happy."
- Maria Harris, September 2025
"I had a great experience with Marisel she was very helpful and professional. I took in some jewelry to pawn and she made the process very easy. If you have jewelry and need quick cash this is the place to go!"
- Yahaira Cales, September 2024
"When you want great customer service and a nice selection you can’t ask for more but to go the WM.S Rich and Sons! I enjoy going to there Union store on Stuyvesant Ave, they have great hospitality and service!"
- Claudio Burgos, July 2022
"This place William S .Richardson & Son Pawnshop in downtown Newark has a lot of new people there that treat people with no respect I went there to get rid a TV that I was not need it, and the short young girl treat me with no respect and talking to me like if I was a junky she was taking everything like a joke when I was talking unless she was high but that’s not concern my concern is how she was treat me and how she was talking to me and not being serious among herself she needs more training and she needs to grow up and act like an adult..."
- j m, December 2024

Read more reviews on
Our Locations

Belleville

163 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109

Newark

857 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07102

Plainfield

579 US-22
North Plainfield, NJ 07060

Union

1000 Stuyvesant Ave.
Union, NJ 07083

Union City

4513 Bergenline Ave
Weehawken Township, NJ 07086
Connect With Us
(908) 754-2580