Business Details

Full description and what we offer

Bayou Pawn & Jewelry started in 1988 when Kerry Rainey—who cut his teeth as a jeweler in his father's pawnshop—decided to build something bigger. What began as a single operation has grown to 5 locations across South Louisiana: Hammond, Slidell, Zachary, and two in Baton Rouge (Greenwell Springs and Coursey).

A pawn is straightforward: bring in something valuable, they assess it, you walk out with cash in minutes. No credit check. No impact on your credit rating. Louisiana law sets pawn terms at 90 days, but you can extend as many times as you need by paying for additional time. They determine value based on condition, current market appraisal, and resale demand—using all available research tools to get you the most money possible.

Jewelry Repair & Custom Work - In-house jeweler with one-day turnaround (some repairs take longer) - Laser welder capability for repairs most jewelers can't do - Stone replacement, prong repair, sizing, watch batteries ($5 and up) - Custom casting with your choice of diamond or gemstone at wholesale pricing

Financing & Layaway - Standard layaway: 10% down, 10% monthly payments over 10 months - Financing available through local partners (varies by location)

Warranty Coverage - 10-30 day repair or replacement warranty on in-store items

Category	Examples
Jewelry	Watches, rings, custom pieces
Hunting & Self-Defense	Firearms, ammunition
Tools	Power tools, hand tools, air tools
Electronics	TVs, laptops, game systems
Big Ticket Items	Boats, tractors, ATVs, motorcycles
Luxury	High-end watches and accessories

Large Loans Available – Need more than $5,000? They do large collateral loans on high-value items. Get a quote online or call your local branch.

All items are secured and insured with 24-hour surveillance. They're active members of both the Louisiana and National Pawnbroker Associations, which means they operate to professional standards across all locations.

Multiple Locations, Same Standards - All locations: M-F 8:30am–6:00pm, Sat 8:30am–5:00pm (Slidell opens at 9am Saturday) - Sunday: Closed - Online sales and shipping available

Over 34 years in business. Family owned and operated. Customer service that goes above and beyond. They handle large items other shops won't touch.

They're not trying to be everything to everyone—they're trying to solve real problems: fast cash when you need it, jewelry work you can trust, and buying/selling across categories most single-purpose shops ignore.