Looking for the best place to sell gold jewelry in the Twin Cities? You've found it. Up to 30% more than pawn shops, transparent live spot pricing, GIA Certified Gemologist on every appraisal. Same-day cash, zero pressure.
Same-day cash. No obligation.
The best place to sell gold jewelry isn't just one that buys everything — it's one that prices each piece correctly. Engagement rings, designer signed pieces, antique heirlooms, broken chains, single earrings — all priced against live spot.
All karats accepted: 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K
Diamonds and gemstones in your jewelry are appraised separately by our GIA Certified Gemologist — you get paid for both the gold and the stones.
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 authenticate every piece in front of you, then give you a transparent cash offer based on the live spot price plus designer/stone premium.
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.
By comparing. Bring written quotes from any pawn shop, chain jeweler, or mall kiosk and watch us beat them — line by line, against the live spot price. We invite the comparison because we know how the math works out. If for some reason we can't beat the other quote, we'll tell you that honestly. Most "best place" claims are marketing; ours is structural.
No — and this is where most sellers lose money. Trade-ins are calculated at melt minus margin (50-65% of value), then forced toward retail-priced new jewelry. You're trading at a discount AND paying retail markup. Selling outright to us pays full cash value, free to spend anywhere. Run the math both ways and you'll see.
Sometimes consignment makes sense — for rare antique pieces or high-end designer items where time isn't a factor. But for most gold jewelry, same-day cash beats months of waiting with no guarantee. We're happy to advise honestly: if your piece is better suited for consignment, we'll tell you. Our goal is the best outcome for you, not the easiest sale for us.
Three structural reasons: low overhead (no mall lease, no commissioned staff, no franchise fees), direct-to-refiner relationships (no middleman cut), and a GIA Certified Gemologist who recognizes designer, antique, and stone value beyond melt. Pawn shops pay 40-60% of melt; chain jewelers and mall kiosks pay similarly. We pay 90-95% of melt plus full premium on designer pieces and stones — typically 25-30% more than the next-best offer.
By comparing. Get written quotes from at least 2-3 buyers — pawn shops, chain jewelers, and us — for the same pieces on the same day. Our offer is calculated against the live COMEX spot price in front of you, with the math fully visible. If our number isn't meaningfully higher, we'll tell you that honestly. Comparison is your best protection, and we welcome it.
Most ranking lists are paid placements or affiliate-driven, not based on actual offers. The real test is the offer itself — bring your jewelry to multiple buyers and compare. Look for transparency (live spot price shown), credentials (GIA, BBB A+, decades in business), and willingness to walk you through the math. Marketing can be bought; an honest offer can't.
Depends on your goals. Consignment can yield more on rare designer or antique pieces but takes weeks to months and isn't guaranteed. Selling outright gives you same-day cash with no waiting and no resale risk. For most gold jewelry — chains, broken pieces, common designs — outright sale is faster, simpler, and often equivalent in net cash after consignment fees. We can advise honestly on which makes sense for your specific pieces.
Chain jeweler trade-ins typically apply only toward purchases of new jewelry at retail markup, and the trade-in value is calculated at melt minus margin — usually 50-65% of actual gold value. You're effectively trading your gold at a discount AND paying retail markup on the new piece. Selling outright to us gives you full cash value, free to spend anywhere or save.
Always in person if the option exists. Mail-in services control the entire process once your jewelry leaves your hands — limited recourse if their offer is lower than expected, weeks of waiting, and surprise deductions are common. Selling locally lets you watch the test, see the math, walk away if needed, and leave with cash that day. Mail-in is a last resort, not a first choice.
How to identify, verify, and choose the highest-paying place to sell your rings, chains, designer pieces, and estate jewelry
Every gold jewelry buyer claims to be the "best place to sell." Most aren't. Pawn shops pay 40-60% of melt because their business model requires resale margin. Mall kiosks pay similarly low — corporate overhead and commissioned staff cap their offers. Mail-in services often arrive with surprise deductions weeks after you've shipped. The actual best place to sell gold jewelry is the one with the lowest overhead, the most direct refiner path, and the expertise to identify designer, antique, and stone premium beyond melt.
When you're searching for the best place to sell gold jewelry near me, the 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. Bring your jewelry to two or three other buyers, get their numbers, then bring those numbers to us and watch how the math works.
The best places anchor every offer to the live COMEX gold spot price. 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 — that's a red flag.
Always get quotes from at least 2-3 buyers in writing. Same jewelry, same day. Compare actual numbers — not the marketing. Pawn shops typically come in 25-30% lower than direct buyers; mall kiosks are similar. The "best place" is whoever's number is highest with the math shown openly.
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 and refiner relationships can pay more because they keep less.
The best place to sell gold jewelry has a GIA Certified Gemologist on staff who recognizes designer, antique, and stone value beyond melt. Combined with BBB A+ rating, decades in business, and verified customer reviews, that's the credential profile that distinguishes top-paying buyers from the rest.
Engagement rings, wedding bands, anniversary bands, eternity rings, signet rings, class rings, and cocktail rings. With or without stones. All karats from 10K to 24K, including platinum and white gold.
Cuban links, rope chains, herringbone, figaro, box, byzantine — all styles. Tennis bracelets, charm bracelets, bangles, cuff bracelets. Broken or tangled? Bring it as-is. We pay for the gold content regardless.
Tiffany & Co., Cartier, David Yurman, Bvlgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany T, Cartier Love. Authenticated and priced with maker's premium — not melt-only. Bring the original box or papers if you have them.
Whole jewelry boxes, mixed-era collections, Victorian and Art Deco pieces, mourning jewelry, lockets, brooches, charm collections. We sort, identify, authenticate, and price each piece. Written appraisals available for probate.
If you've been searching for the best place to sell gold jewelry near me, the experience matters as much as the math. Our office at 6528 W Lake St in St. Louis Park is by appointment only — no walk-in pressure, no commissioned salespeople, no upselling. You bring your jewelry, we sit at the appraisal counter, and we work through each piece together. Most appointments take 20-40 minutes, depending on volume.
Twin Cities sellers come to us from Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Edina, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Woodbury, and across the metro because the math consistently lands in their favor. For larger collections or estates, we offer free house calls and bank meets within 70 miles — your security and convenience matter, especially when you're carrying significant value.
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 the best places to sell gold jewelry are direct buyers — not pawn shops, mall kiosks, or chain jewelers.
We sell directly to refiners — no consolidators, no middlemen taking a cut. Most local buyers can't say the same. That direct path is why our offers consistently beat pawn shops by 25-30% on identical pieces. Same gold, same spot price, fewer hands in between.
Best-paying isn't just about melt — it's about identifying everything of value. Designer pieces, antique premium, gem quality. A buyer who pays melt-only on a Tiffany platinum chain or a 1920s Art Deco brooch isn't the best place to sell — they just don't know what they're holding. We do, and we pay for it.
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 with Twin Cities families.
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. Almost never the best place to sell gold jewelry.
Lease costs, commissioned staff, retail markup pressure. Their best price is structurally limited. Typical payout: 50-65% of melt. Often funnel sellers into trade-ins where you lose twice — discounted gold value PLUS retail markup on the new piece.
You ship your jewelry 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. Never the best place when local options exist.
Low overhead + direct refiner relationships + GIA certification. Typical payout: 90-95% of melt, plus full premium on stones, designer pieces, and antiques. Live spot price math, same-day cash, transparent. This is what the best place to sell looks like.
Get your free, no-obligation appraisal today. Bring written quotes from any pawn shop, chain jeweler, or mall kiosk and watch us beat them. Same-day cash, transparent live spot pricing, GIA Certified Gemologist on every piece.
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 jewelry 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 or estate collections.
6528 W Lake St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 — By Appointment Only
Same-day cash. No obligation.
