Jewelry
14K Gold Rope Chain 22" 5mm
$1,299
Excellent
Solid 14K gold rope chain, 22 inch, stamped and tested.
Est. 1962 · Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines' Trusted Pawn Shop Since 1962
Pawn, sell, or shop quality jewelry, electronics, musical instruments, tools, antiques, collectibles, and more at Solar Loan & Sales on Ingersoll Avenue.
Established 1962
Over 60 years serving Des Moines
Locally Owned
Proudly independent
3311 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, IA
Jewelry · Tech · Tools
And much more
A Solar Shopper is a Smart Shopper.
Pawn Loans
Need quick cash? Bring in your item for a fair in-store evaluation and loan options.
Learn MoreSell Gold & Jewelry
We buy gold, silver, diamonds, watches, and fine jewelry. Get a fair offer today.
Sell JewelryShop Great Finds
Discover quality pre-owned items, unique pieces, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind deals.
Shop NowSimple Process
How It Works
Step 01
Bring Your Item
Bring your item and a valid photo ID to the shop.
Step 02
Get a Fair Evaluation
Our team reviews your item and explains your pawn or sell options.
Step 03
Choose What Works Best
Pawn it, sell it, or shop the store for something new.
Loan terms and item acceptance are determined in-store and may vary by item.
Categories
What We Buy & Sell
Jewelry
Rings, chains, bracelets, and fine pieces.
Gold & Silver
Chains, coins, bullion, and heirlooms.
Watches
Luxury, vintage, and everyday timepieces.
Electronics
Laptops, tablets, audio, and gaming.
Musical Instruments
Guitars, amps, keyboards, and more.
Tools
Power tools, hand tools, and equipment.
Antiques
Timeless pieces with real character.
Collectibles
Memorabilia, vintage, and one-offs.
Coins
US and world coins and currency.
Unique Finds
One-of-a-kind treasures rotating weekly.
Fresh In Store
Featured Finds
Musical Instruments
Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
$2,499
Excellent
Classic dreadnought with warm tone and clean fretboard.
Electronics
MacBook Pro 13" M1 Chip, 512GB
$699
Like New
Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD. Battery in great shape.
Collectibles
Sterling Silver Flatware Set
$249
Excellent
Vintage sterling silver flatware, service for eight.
Antiques
Vintage Coca-Cola Cooler
$199
Good
Authentic vintage Coca-Cola cooler with original decal.
Inventory changes often. Call or visit to confirm availability.
Why Des Moines Chooses Us
A local shop built on fair value and trust.
For generations, Solar Loan & Sales has helped Des Moines customers pawn, sell, and shop with confidence. Located on Ingersoll Avenue, we offer a straightforward, local experience for people looking for fair value and unique finds.
- Serving Des Moines since 1962
- Local pawn, buy, sell, and resale shop
- Jewelry, electronics, tools, instruments, antiques, and collectibles
- Convenient Ingersoll Avenue location
- Friendly in-store evaluations
- New inventory arriving regularly
Sample Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
"Amazing pawn shop! Definitely the best in the Des Moines area! James and May are so helpful and give you really good prices on jewelry! Don't take your stuff anywhere else."
"Solar Pawn Shop offers a great balance of value, service, and quality items. It's a solid choice whether you're looking to buy, sell, or just browse. The friendly staff, reasonable pricing, and unique finds make it one of the best pawn shops in town. Highly recommend checking it out next time you're in the area!"
"I love collecting vintage jewelry on my travels and this was the place to do it! Steve showed me so many incredible pieces and let me take my time sifting through everything he had. The prices were fair and the selection was great. I wish I lived closer so that I could visit again!"
"Wonderful experience! The owner is friendly and on top of working with multiple people at once with genuine interest to what they're looking for. Willing to dig around and find the perfect fit for item and pricing for you. My son and I came in to look for a computer for his birthday gift and he was very patient, helpful, and knowledgable. If I could give 6/5 stars I would."
Visit Us
Visit Solar Loan & Sales
Phone
515-244-7084
Call us anytime during hours.
Email
Hours
- Monday – Friday9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- SundayClosed
Have a Question?
Get in touch with Solar.
Tell us about your item or what you're looking for. We'll follow up during business hours — or give us a call for the fastest response.