Looking for the best paying gold buyers? Bring us a written quote from any pawn shop or jewelry store and watch us beat it. Transparent live spot pricing, same-day cash, GIA Certified Gemologist on every appraisal.
Same-day cash. No obligation.
Jewelry, coins, bullion, scrap, dental, estate. Live spot pricing, transparent math, written-quote-beating policy.
All karats accepted: 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K
We also pay cash for silver, platinum, and diamonds.
We're not a faceless corporation. We're a wife-and-husband team and GIA Certified Gemologist who've spent 45+ years out-paying pawn shops, chain jewelers, and mail-in services in the Twin Cities. Low overhead + direct buying = more cash to you.
No expensive storefronts. No corporate overhead. That savings goes straight into your pocket—up to 30% more than our closest competitor.
Accept our offer and walk out with cash. No checks. No waiting.
Not happy with our offer? No problem. Walk away anytime—no hard feelings.
45+ years and counting. Our reputation is our livelihood. We treat every customer like family.
Gold Buyers Twin Cities is a division of Landmark Diamonds & Precious Metals, Inc.
WCCO TV's #1 Appraiser.
Three simple steps. No hassle. No hidden fees.
Call us at (612) 802-9686 or fill out our form. Tell us what you have—we'll set up a time to meet.
We weigh, test, and verify your gold in front of you, then give you a transparent cash offer based on the live spot price.
Accept our offer and receive cash on the spot. Don't like it? Walk away—no pressure, no obligation.
We pay top dollar to families across the Twin Cities — and offer free house calls and bank meets within 70 miles of St. Louis Park.
Don't see your city? We likely serve your area too. Call (612) 802-9686 to find out.
Real reviews from real customers of Landmark Diamonds & Precious Metals.
"Mark and Susan were incredibly helpful in presenting options and guidance for the sale of my diamond ring. Both are knowledgeable and realistic about the business."
"Mark was great to work with, he is very knowledgeable and took time to answer all my questions. I didn't feel rushed and was happy with the outcome."
"Professional, easy to work with and gave us their total attention. We got a great price for our gold, much higher than other jewelers offered. Excellent referral to an artist who helped us to design just what we wanted."
"A wonderful experience. Both fair, considerate, respectful, and informative. Mark was a joy to speak with. He helped us understand the fair value of it, cleaning to improve shine and overall appeal. Honestly one of the kindest, most considerate salesmen I have ever worked with."
"My Bride had an old gold watch that she didn't wear anymore. Mark not only offered us 7.67% more than others had offered, but he said he would pay us extra if he sold it for more than anticipated. He even met us at our own bank. So ethical and professional!"
"Mark not only offered us 7.67% more than others had offered, he even met us at our own bank so we could deposit the cash right away. He was so ethical and professional that we want to highly recommend him to others!"
Gold Buyers Twin Cities is a division of Landmark Diamonds & Precious Metals, Inc. Reviews shown are from Landmark Diamonds & Precious Metals customers.
Bring written quotes from any other gold buyers. We'll evaluate your gold against the live spot price in front of you, walk you through our math, and present our offer. The numbers speak for themselves — and if for some reason we can't beat the other quote, we'll tell you that honestly.
In nearly every case, yes — usually by 25-30%. Pawn shops pay 40-60% of melt because they need resale margin. We don't. Bring the pawn shop's written quote and we'll show you the difference, line by line, before you decide.
They do — and most can't prove it. We can. BBB Accredited A+ rating, WCCO TV's #1 Appraiser, 45+ years in Minnesota, transparent live spot pricing, and a 5,000+ customer track record. Reputation isn't a tagline; it's earned over decades.
Three things: low overhead (no expensive showroom, no commissioned staff, no franchise fees), direct-to-refiner business model (no middleman markup), and 45+ years of relationships that let us pay close to spot. Pawn shops pay 40-60% of melt; we pay closer to 90-95% on bullion-equivalent items, plus full premium on stones and designer pieces.
Pawn shops are loan-based businesses that buy outright as a secondary line. Their offers reflect a need to resell at significant retail markup, so they discount aggressively from melt — typically 40-60%. We're direct gold buyers without retail overhead, so our offers reflect actual market value. The math difference is usually 25-30% in your favor.
Absolutely — we encourage it. Get written quotes from pawn shops, chain jewelers, and us, then compare. Our offer is calculated against the live spot price in front of you, so you'll see exactly how the math works. Most sellers find our number is meaningfully higher; some don't, and we'd rather you make an informed choice than feel pressured.
Almost never. Mail-in buyers control the entire process after your gold leaves your hands — once they have it, you have limited recourse if their offer is lower than expected. Local sales let you watch the test, see the math, and walk away if needed. Plus same-day cash vs. weeks of waiting.
Because every buyer's business model and overhead are different. A mall jewelry kiosk has lease costs, commissioned sales staff, and high markup on resale, so they pay less. A pawn shop needs to lend at high interest, so they pay less. A direct buyer with low overhead and refiner relationships pays more. Always ask: what's the buyer's business model? That determines what they can pay.
In almost every case, yes — and we'll show you exactly how. If you bring a written quote from another buyer, we'll evaluate your gold against the live spot price, walk you through our calculation, and present our offer. We're confident enough to invite the comparison; if our math doesn't beat the other quote, we'll tell you that honestly.
How to identify, verify, and choose the highest-paying gold buyer for your jewelry, coins, and bullion
Every gold buyer claims to pay "top dollar." Most of them don't. Pawn shops pay 40-60% of melt because they need resale margin. Mall kiosks pay similarly low — they pass the difference to corporate. Mail-in buyers send checks that arrive weeks later, often with surprise deductions. The actual best paying gold buyers are the ones with the lowest overhead and the most direct path to a refiner — that's the math that determines what they can offer.
When you search for the best paying gold buyers near me, your goal isn't to find the loudest claim. It's to find a buyer who'll show you the spot price, the weight, the karat, and the math — and whose number is meaningfully higher than the alternatives. Comparison is your best protection. We invite it.
The best paying buyers anchor every offer to the live gold spot price from the COMEX market. They show you the spot, your gold's purity, weight, and the math. Anyone who quotes a flat number without showing you the spot calculation is hiding margin somewhere.
Always get quotes from at least 2-3 buyers in writing. Same gold, same day. Compare the actual numbers — not the marketing. Pawn shops typically come in 25-30% lower than direct buyers; mall kiosks are similar. Mail-in services are unpredictable.
Buyers with high overhead pay less. Pawn shops have lending operations to support; chain jewelers have showrooms and commissioned staff; mall kiosks have lease costs and corporate margins. Direct buyers with low overhead can pay more because they keep less.
The best paying buyers also tend to be the most reputable — they don't need to lowball because their volume comes from honest pricing. Look for GIA certification, BBB A+ rating, decades in business, and verified customer reviews beyond just Google.
Rings, necklaces, chains, bracelets, earrings, pendants, watches. Broken, tangled, missing stones — we pay for the gold. All karats, 10K through 24K.
American Eagles, Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, gold bars, pre-1933 US gold, and numismatic coins. Paid by weight, purity, and current market value.
Broken pieces, dental crowns, gold fillings, gold wire, industrial gold, and any scrap. We pay for the gold content regardless of form or condition.
Whole estate collections, inherited jewelry boxes, mixed bags of unknown items. We sort, identify, and price each piece — and provide written appraisals for probate.
Twin Cities sellers searching for the best paying gold buyers near me consistently land at our door because the math is in their favor. Every piece is weighed on a certified scale and tested in front of you. You see the karat, the weight, and how the live spot price translates to your offer. The number you see is genuinely the best number you'll see — and we encourage you to verify by getting other quotes first.
Whether you're in Uptown Minneapolis, Highland Park in Saint Paul, Edina, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Woodbury, or anywhere across the metro, a free quote is one call away at (612) 802-9686. We meet you at your home, your bank, or any location that works best.
No expensive showroom. No mall lease. No commissioned sales staff. No franchise fees. Every dollar we save in operating costs is a dollar we can pay you. That's the structural reason we beat pawn shops, mall kiosks, and chain jewelers — and why most can't compete on price.
45+ years of refiner relationships mean we don't go through middlemen. We sell directly, at scale, and we pass the savings to you. Most local buyers can't say the same — they're selling to consolidators who take a cut before the refiner.
Best-paying isn't just about melt — it's about identifying everything of value. Designer pieces, antique premium, numismatic coin value, gem quality. A buyer who pays melt-only on a Tiffany platinum ring isn't the best paying — they just don't know what they're holding.
WCCO TV's #1 Appraiser. BBB Accredited A+ rating. Over 5,000 customers served. Five-star Google reviews. The kind of reputation you can't fake or buy — earned over four decades of fair, transparent dealings.
Lending businesses that buy gold as a side line. Their offers reflect resale margin needs and high overhead. Typical payout: 40-60% of melt. Often quote without showing live spot price math.
Lease costs, commissioned sales staff, corporate margin requirements. Their "best price" is structurally limited by overhead. Typical payout: 50-65% of melt. Often pressure for fast decisions.
You ship your gold first, then receive a quote. Limited recourse if their offer is lower than expected. Typical payout: 50-70% of melt, plus weeks of waiting and shipping risk. Surprise deductions are common.
Low overhead + direct refiner relationships + GIA certification. Typical payout: 90-95% of melt, plus full premium on stones, designer pieces, and numismatic coins. Live spot price math, same-day cash, transparent.
Get your free, no-obligation appraisal. Bring written quotes from any pawn shop, chain jeweler, or mall kiosk and watch us beat them. Same-day cash, transparent live spot pricing.
Call (612) 802-9686Get your free, no-obligation cash quote today. Call Mark or Susan directly, or fill out the form.
Call (612) 802-9686Carrying gold across town isn't always practical. We offer house calls throughout the Twin Cities metro — Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, and Washington counties — and we're happy to meet you at your bank for added security on larger transactions.
6528 W Lake St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 — By Appointment Only
Same-day cash. No obligation.
