Gables Pawn & Jewelry has operated as a specialized pawnbroker in Miami since 1986, establishing itself as a niche player focused exclusively on luxury goods rather than general merchandise. Located at 1734 S. Red Road in Miami (10 minutes from Miami International Airport), the company has built a 37-year track record serving South Florida residents seeking loans and sales of high-end timepieces and jewelry.
The company offers three primary services: collateralized pawn loans ($200–$1,000,000) on watches, diamonds, and gold; buying and selling of pre-owned luxury items; and expert watch repair and refinishing. They maintain an inventory of over 200 pre-owned watches (primarily Rolex) and GIA-certified diamonds, and specialize in signed jewelry from brands like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., and Bulgari. Loan amounts range from small to seven figures, with immediate payment options via cash, check, or wire transfer.
What distinguishes Gables from typical pawn shops is their focus on ultra-premium items and expertise infrastructure. They employ on-site watchmakers, jewelers, and gemologists, and are members of the International Watch & Jewelry Guild (IWJG) and the Polygon Network—both recognized industry credentials. Their website emphasizes a clean, professional environment (explicitly contrasted with stereotypical pawn shop aesthetics in customer testimonials) and confidentiality. They also provide written insurance appraisals and specialize in brands like Rolex, Omega, Breitling, and Patek Philippe.
However, this is fundamentally a pawn operation: customers pledging collateral receive short-term loans at terms not disclosed on the website, and rates/terms are negotiated individually. No interest rates, loan terms, or fee structures are published. The business model is transactional and item-dependent, not suitable for consumers seeking transparent, fixed-rate financing. Customers must visit in person or call for quotes.