Oceanside Jewelry - Gems N' Loans

Oceanside Jewelry, located Oceanside is a full service jeweler providing all jewelry services in house by Our master jeweler will create the jewelry of your dreams! Trained and certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), his creativity is evident in the fabulous custom designs he has created for our many satisfied customers.

We Pay Cash For Gold, Jewelry And Diamonds!

Thank you for visiting our page! We are a full service jewelry store serving North County for over 22 years. We pay cash for gold and jewelry. We do our repairs on site as fast as possible so you can get on with your day. Much of our work is done using cutting edge laser technology to give the best results.

Aquamarine - March Birthstone of the Month

Aquamarine comes from the Latin word meaning “Sea Water.” Medieval sages prescribed water touched by Aquamarine for a host of ills, including those affecting the eyes and lungs. Brazil is a major source for Aquamarine.

Since early times, aquamarine has been believed to endow the wearer with foresight, courage, and happiness. It is said to increase intelligence and make one youthful. As a healing stone, it is said to be effective as a treatment for anxiety and in the Middle Ages it was thought that aquamarine would reduce the effect of poisons.

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

Amethyst - Febraury Birthstone of the Month

Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral quartz and the most valued member of the quartz family. It must be purple to be amethyst, but it can display a range of shades including deep purple, light lilac, lavender and mauve. Top quality amethyst is a deep medium purple with rose-colored flashes. Its purple color made it a stone of royalty for many thousands of years.

They are associated with wisdom, spirituality and security. Throughout history amethyst has been used to guard against drunkenness and is thought to be helpful in overcoming addiction. It has been used for hearing disorders, insomnia, headaches and other pain. Some sources suggest it is used to stabilize mental disorders.

Worn to make the wearer gentle and amiable. Amethyst powers include: dreams, healing, peace, love, spiritual upliftment, courage,  psychism, protection against thieves, and happiness. Amethyst is a lovely, affordable gemstone because of its widespread availability. It is also the birthstone of February.

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

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.