About
Pawnbroking has been a Bress family tradition for over 57 years and we are still on the cutting edge of pawnshop technology. Bress was one the first members of the National Pawnbrokers Association, Va. Pawnbrokers Association (of which our Vice President, Secretary, Treasure, Linda Bress, serves as President) and Hampton Roads Pawnbrokers Association (of which Linda Bress is former 1999 President) and we are a rated member of the prestigious Jewelers Board of Trade. We have been a member in good standing, of the Hampton Roads Better Business bureau since 1966 and we are listed with Dun and Bradstreet. We invite you to check our references.

For your convenience ,we offer a layaway plan. We accept all major credit cards and ATM cards as forms of payment. In addition to our large selection of jewelry, computers, cameras, electronics, TVs, musical instruments, tools, sporting goods & major appliances, we also sell a variety of fine imported cigars & will ship anywhere. Remember, There are pawnshops & then there is Bress Pawnshop... The Wal-Mart of Pawnshops! !And you know we must be doing something right, since BRESS has been voted by the readers of our metropolitan newspaper, The Virginian Pilot, as the BEST metro area pawnshop for the past 8 years running. That truly IS a vote of confidence. We think this is a result of a good attitude and caring for our customers.

Professional Staff
To assist you in making your jewelry purchase,our jewelry department manager is a Certified Gemological Institute of America member. This means you will be assisted by a knowledgeable sales associate with an extensive inventory larger than most fine jewelry stores at prices you will find hard to resist.

Repairs
Sizings, setting stones & chain repairs are all done in-house by Allen, our very meticulous jewelry repair and design craftsman. His years of experience and expert skills means he can fix almost anything old or broken that our customers bring in to our Jewelry Repair Center. Some items can be repaired even while you wait. All of Our watch repairs are sent to a certified Rolex repair technician for expert repairs in a quick turnaround time.

Appraisals
While you browse our shop, our G.I.A. trained appraiser, Shari Bress, can appraise your diamond jewelry or fine collectible and have it ready in moments. Our professionally prepared appraisals are accepted by all insurance companies.