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What is Estate Jewelry?

Estate jewelry simply means jewelry that has had a previous owner, not necessarily that it is part of an estate sale. Estate jewelry just means pre-owned jewelry. You likely have estate jewelry around your house that you may not wear again. Estate jewelry is often a great source of untapped funds. American consumers are increasingly […]

Dressing up for a night on the town? Suffolk Has a Great Selection of Estate, Vintage, and Antique Jewelry

Going out for a big night this spring? Check our large selection of estate jewelry, including Tiffany and Cartier pieces, large cocktail rings, and antique charm bracelets. Complete your outfit with a perfect accent for your night on the town. Looking for a perfect birthday or anniversary gift? We carry diamond stud earrings, long necklaces, […]

Oldest Pawn Shop in Boston Celebrates 100 Years in Business

Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The pawn shop has anchored Boston’s historic South End district since its opening in the early 20th century. Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers opened at the corner of Washington Street and Newcomb Street in Boston in 1910. It is the oldest pawn shop in Boston […]

Watching the Masters this weekend? Get out and play instead. Find golf clubs or jewelry at Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers.

The Masters Tournament has kicked off. Tiger Woods opened the tournament on Thursday, April 5 with a solid even-par 72 in Round 1, his first official win in more than two years. Woods has won 14 professional major tournaments over the course of his career, including 4 Masters Tournaments. A few hours before the opening […]

The U.S. Economy Grew By 3 Percent in the Last Quarter of 2011. Contribute to Further Economic Growth by Shopping at Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers.

The U.S. economy grew by 3 percent in the last quarter of 2011, which was the strongest growth in a year and a half. The economy experienced a 1.8 percent gain in the prior quarter, according to the Commerce Department, who reported the numbers March 29. Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke said he expects U.S. […]

U.S. Student Loan Debt Surpasses $1 Trillion, Collateral Loans Seen as Solution in Era of Tough Credit

The total outstanding student loan debt in the United States has surpassed $1 trillion, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said. The number was much larger than estimated in numerous other studies, Rohit Chophra, CFPB’s student loan ombudsman, said March 21. The staggering number came from the bureau’s first major study of the private student loan […]

What is a Collateral Loan?

A collateral loan is a loan secured against something you own, and it never affects your credit. Collateral loans are becoming more popular in an era of slow economic rebound and little available credit. One of the reasons collateral loans are popular is there is less risk in obtaining a collateral loan than other types […]

St. Patrick’s Day Myths Explained. And Why You Should Sell Your Gold at Suffolk Pawn.

The historical figure surrounding St. Patrick’s Day, St. Patrick of Ireland, was actually born in Britain around A.D. 390. At the age of 16, he was kidnapped and sent overseas to work in Ireland, according to Phillip Freeman, a classics professor at Luther College and the author of St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography. As […]