Clark Pawners & Jewelers is a family-owned pawn shop and jewelry store located in Lincoln Park, Chicago. We buy, sell, and offer pawn loans on jewelry, watches, diamonds, precious metals, coins, and selected other items.
Our Story in Chicago
Clark Pawners & Jewelers is part of a family history in the pawn business that goes back generations. Jim’s father, Mort, began working in the trade in the early 1950s at SouthPark Loan Company, a pawn shop owned by his uncle Murphy on the south side of Chicago. Mort later became a partner and helped grow the business through the 1960s and 1970s, eventually operating as a partner in four pawn shops across the Chicagoland area.
Jim grew up around the business. He worked alongside his father at SouthPark Loan Company during high school, alongside his brother, and after attending the University of Iowa he decided to commit to the trade full time. He joined Mort in 1985, and Mort semi-retired while helping train Jim to run the shop. Mort passed away in 1988.
In 1990, Jim had the opportunity to acquire Clark Pawners & Jewelers, a Chicago shop that had already been operating since 1969. He took that opportunity and continues to run Clark Pawners & Jewelers in Lincoln Park today alongside his sister Nancy.
What We Help Customers With
We work with customers across a range of needs. If you are looking to sell valuables, see our complete buying categories on the What We Buy page. If you need a short-term loan, review our quick cash pawn service.
Why Customers Trust Clark Pawners
Clark Pawners & Jewelers has served Chicago since 1969, and Jim has operated the shop since acquiring it in 1990. Today, he runs it together with his sister Nancy as a family business in Lincoln Park. Customers come in for in-store evaluations during regular business hours for buying, selling, and pawn loans.
Our Lincoln Park Location and Service Area
Our shop is located in Lincoln Park, Chicago. We serve customers from Lincoln Park and surrounding neighborhoods throughout the city. Visit our contact page for hours and directions.
FAQ: Working With Clark Pawners
Clark Pawners & Jewelers is located in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Check our contact page for the latest address, hours, and directions.
We buy, sell, and pawn items including jewelry, watches, diamonds, precious metals, coins, and selected electronics.
Most in-store evaluations can be done during regular business hours without an appointment.
Bring your item and a valid photo ID. Any certificates or original documentation can help with evaluation.
Use our contact page or call the shop directly during business hours.
