Garnet - January Birthstone of Month

Garnets are usually red, but can also be found in a variety of other colors. The Garnet is considered the stone of purity and truth. It is believed that Garnets help protect their wearer from evil. It is also the traditional birthstone of January.

Legend has it that Garnet's powers include healing, strength, and protection and it is often worn to relieve inflammations of the skin. It is also believed to regulate the heart and blood flow and aid in curing depression. In earlier times, garnets were exchanged as gifts between friends to demonstrate their affection for each other and to insure that they meet again.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Garnet is no exception! Throughout the month of January we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection

Topaz - November Birthstone of Month

Topaz is translucent and ranges in color but is best known for its yellowish, orange or golden color. Precious topaz, also known as Orange topaz is the traditional birthstone of November. Topaz is the symbol of friendship, and the state of Utah’s official gemstone.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Topaz is no exception! Throughout the month of November we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection

Opal - October Birthstone of Month

Opal is adapted from the Roman term opalus. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produce 97% of the world’s supply. In the Middle Ages, opal was considered a stone that could provide great luck. It is the birthstone for people born in October.

The internal structure of precious opal makes it diffract light; depending on the conditions in which it formed, it can take on many colors. Precious opal ranges from clear through white, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, magenta, rose, pink, slate, olive, brown, and black. Of these hues, the reds against black are the most rare, whereas white and greens are the most common. It varies in optical density from opaque to semitransparent.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Opal is no exception! Throughout the month of October we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection

Pawnshops 101: MYTH vs. FACT

Here at Gems N' Loans we want to clear up some of the myths people have about Pawn shops. Pawn shops have been utilized by many different cultures all around the world throughout history, yet a lot of people do not know as much about pawnshops as they should. If you have never visited a pawn shop because of all the misconceptions you may have heard, we want to clarify some of the most common pawn shop myths:

MYTH: Pawning items can be complicated.
FACT: Gems N' Loans makes the process simple and convenient. Our friendly and educated staff can answer any of your pawn-related questions.

MYTH: Pawn Shops don’t offer good loans.
FACT: Gems N' Loans always work with our customers to provide the best loans possible for all quality items. Come see what we can do for you today!

MYTH: Pawn Shops only offer stolen goods.
FACT: Gems N' Loans work closely with local law enforcement to ensure that no inventory items are stolen.

MYTH: Pawn Shops Keep Most Items That Are Pawned.
FACT: Gems N' Loans will never sell your pawned item before you pay back your loan. We want to give you more than enough time to pay off your debt.

Have you heard any other myths about pawn shops? Find out the truth by contacting the experts here at Gems N' Loans. You can check out our website at www.gemsnloans.com or call us at any of our six locations.

Ever wondered what the three spheres outside a pawnshop symbolize?

The three sphere is a symbol attributed to the Medici family of Florence, Italy and owing to its symbolic meaning of Lombard.
Pawn shop banking originated under the name of Lombard banking and refers to the Italian province of Lombardy. The House of Lombard was a banking family in medieval London, England and this is what medieval Lombard merchants hung in front of their houses. Since the Medicis were so successful in the financial, banking, and moneylending industries, other families also adopted the symbol. The pawnbrokers’ symbol is three spheres suspended from a bar and it has been said that the golden spheres were originally three flat gold coins laid upon a sable field, but that they were converted into spheres to better attract attention. The three sphere symbol has also been attributed to the story of Nicholas giving a poor man’s three daughters each a bag of gold so they could get married. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of pawnbrokers.

Sapphire - September Stone of Month

Sapphires are often associated with loyalty, dignity and are a favorite gemstone for royalty. They are also a symbol of truth, sincerity, and faithfulness. That’s why it also makes a meaningful engagement ring. Maybe that’s why Prince Charles chose a sapphire engagement ring for Princess Diana.

Blue is the most popular, but they can be almost any color. Sapphire is the birthstone for September and belongs to the family of minerals known as corundum. They are traditional gifts for the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries.

The ancient Persians have an interesting legend about Sapphires. They thought that the Earth was settled on a giant sapphire and the sky reflects its color. Ancient Persians and Catholic Church considered Sapphire to be a holy stone and believed that blue color of sapphire represents heaven.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Sapphire is no exception! Throughout the month of September we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection. 

Sixteen Awesome Things About Being A Pawnbroker!

Customers count on Gems N’ Loans and Gems N’ Loans counts on you! Begin an exciting career in the pawn industry. Gems N’ Loans is committed to equal opportunity. We welcome your interest in our employment opportunities. Join the Gems N' Loans team, a happy place and positive atmosphere with a future! Apply today: http://gemsnloans.com/join-team/

1 Seeing really cool stuff around you all day long.
 
2 Never knowing what will walk through those doors at any minute.
 
3 Hearing the stories; oh the stories!
 
4 Being able to hold tens of thousands of dollars worth of diamonds in your hand.
 
5 Knowing that you are one sale away from an awesome day as long as the door is open.
 
6 Getting to be the first to see all the latest gadgets.
 
7 Hearing great gossip.
 
8 Never having a dull moment.
 
9 Feeling the trust people place in you.

10 Helping educate your customers.

11 Making someone’s day by stretching that pawn just another ten dollars.
 
12 Running into people you know (usually customers) on the street, in a restaurant,  while shopping, while pumping gas-all over town!
 
13 Thinking of all the folks that squeal with delight opening gifts that came from your store.
 
14 Helping young men pick out engagement rings when they are so terrified they can barely speak.
 
15 Getting wedding invitations, wedding pictures and thank you notes from your customers.
 
16 Working in one of the greatest professions ever invented and getting paid to do it.