Trusted scrap gold buyers paying same-day cash for broken chains, single earrings, dental gold, bent rings, and damaged jewelry. No minimum, no judgment, no condition penalty — every gram weighed honestly and paid at the live spot price.
Same-day cash. No obligation.
Broken, damaged, mismatched, dental, industrial — if it contains gold, we'll weigh it and pay you for every gram.
All karats accepted: 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K
We also buy scrap silver, platinum scrap, and loose diamonds from broken settings.
We're not a faceless corporation. We're a wife-and-husband team and GIA Certified Gemologist who've been buying scrap gold from Minnesota families since 1979. Over 45 years of fair, transparent weighing.
No expensive storefronts. No corporate overhead. That savings goes straight into your pocket—up to 30% more than our closest competitor.
Whether you have one broken earring or a five-pound bag of dental gold, we treat every customer the same.
Every test, every weigh, every calculation happens in front of you. Full transparency, every time.
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 scrap you have—we'll set up a time to meet.
We test purity, weigh each piece on a certified scale, and calculate your offer using the live spot price — all in front of you.
Accept our offer and walk out with cash. Don't like it? Walk away—no pressure, no obligation.
We buy scrap gold from families across the Twin Cities — and offer free house calls 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.
Yes. We routinely buy half-gram earrings and single broken links. No minimum, no judgment. Even small amounts add up fast at today's gold prices.
Our scales are certified and re-calibrated regularly. You can verify the weight against any reference weight, and we'll happily put a known coin on the scale to confirm before we weigh your scrap.
Absolutely. Dental gold is some of the highest-purity gold there is, often 14K-22K. We routinely buy crowns, bridges, and fillings. No squeamishness, just honest weighing.
Anything that's no longer wearable or sellable as jewelry but still contains gold. Broken chains, snapped clasps, single earrings, bent rings, missing-stone settings, dental gold (crowns, bridges, fillings), gold-filled items, gold wire, industrial gold, and gold-plated items where the plating is heavy enough to recover. We pay for the gold content regardless of form.
No minimum. We've bought single half-gram earrings and we've bought five-pound bags. Whether you have one broken chain or a coffee can full of dental gold, bring it in. We weigh every gram on a certified scale.
Three inputs: karat purity (10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K), weight in grams, and the live gold spot price the day you sell. We test each piece for purity using XRF or acid testing, weigh it on a certified digital scale, and calculate your payout in front of you.
Yes — these are some of our most common purchases. Mismatched earrings, snapped chains with no clasp, ring bands missing the stone, watches with dead movements but solid gold cases. None of the damage affects the gold's melt value. We pay for the metal content.
Yes, when there's value. Our GIA Certified Gemologist evaluates any diamonds or colored stones in scrap pieces. Diamonds 0.30ct and above usually carry meaningful resale value. We always show you both numbers — gold melt plus stone value — separately.
No, please don't. Cleaning gold scrap doesn't change its melt value, and aggressive polishing can actually remove tiny amounts of gold. Bring everything as-is. We'll handle any cleaning needed for testing.
Everything to know about turning broken, damaged, and unwearable gold into honest cash
Scrap gold sits in drawers, jewelry boxes, and dental bags across the Twin Cities. The single earring whose match disappeared decades ago. The chain that snapped and got tossed in a tray. The gold filling that came out at the dentist. The class ring with a stone that fell out. It all has real cash value — often hundreds of dollars per ounce at today's gold prices.
When you search for scrap gold buyers near me, the goal isn't just to sell — it's to sell to someone who'll weigh accurately, test honestly, and pay close to spot. The difference between a fair scrap buyer and a typical pawn shop can easily be 30% on the same pile of metal.
Each piece is tested for purity using XRF analysis or traditional acid testing. We identify the karat (10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K) which determines what fraction is actual pure gold. 10K = 41.7% gold; 24K = 99.9% gold.
Each piece is weighed individually on a certified digital scale, accurate to 0.01 grams. We weigh in front of you, with the scale visible and the display facing you. You can put any reference weight on first to verify accuracy.
We pull the live gold spot price from the COMEX market and apply it to the pure gold content of each karat. The math: weight × purity fraction × spot price = melt value. We show you each number.
Any diamonds or colored stones in scrap pieces are evaluated separately. Most small melee diamonds add modest value; larger stones (0.30ct+) add real money. We show stone value as a separate line.
Snapped clasps, broken links, tangled bunches you can't untangle. Doesn't matter — gold is gold. We weigh the whole tangled mess and pay you for every gram.
Crowns, bridges, fillings, partials. Often 14K-22K, with some inlays approaching pure 24K. Bring whatever the dentist gave you back — even with porcelain or amalgam attached, we extract the gold value.
The earring whose match got lost. The cufflink whose partner you can't find. The single leftover from a set. We don't penalize for missing pairs — every piece is weighed individually.
Bent rings, dented bracelets, watch cases with dead movements, settings missing stones. The damage doesn't affect melt value — we evaluate the gold weight, not the wearability.
Twin Cities residents searching for honest scrap gold buyers near me choose us because we don't penalize for condition or quantity. Every gram is weighed. Every karat is tested. Every calculation is shown. The number you see is the number you get — no last-minute deductions, no "polishing fees," no fine print.
Whether you're in Uptown Minneapolis, Highland Park in Saint Paul, Edina, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Woodbury, or anywhere across the metro, a free scrap gold appraisal is one call away at (612) 802-9686. We come to you, meet at your bank, or you can visit our St. Louis Park location.
Pawn shops typically pay 40-60% of melt because they assume scrap sellers don't know spot prices. We do the opposite — we calculate against the live spot, then quote close to that number, because it's the right way to do business.
Our digital scales are certified and recalibrated regularly. Our XRF analyzers and acid kits are professional-grade. You can verify our scale before we weigh — put any known weight on it and confirm the reading.
Since 1979, Landmark Diamonds & Precious Metals has built its reputation on fair dealing — including in the scrap gold business, where lowballing is the industry default. We've never operated that way. WCCO TV's #1 Appraiser.
One earring, one filling, one broken charm — we'll weigh and pay for it. No "must have at least 10 grams" or "scrap is by appointment only" gatekeeping.
Years of broken pieces, single earrings, snapped chains adding up in a tray. Total weight is often surprising — and at today's gold prices, that drawer could be worth hundreds.
Dental gold from a parent, grandparent, or partner who's gone. We handle these transactions with discretion. The gold often spans decades and represents real cash value at today's prices.
Estate jewelry boxes often contain decades of broken or damaged pieces alongside intact ones. We sort, identify, weigh, and pay for everything — and provide written appraisals for probate.
Wedding bands, engagement rings, gifts from past chapters that have lost their meaning. We treat these sales with discretion — no questions asked, no judgment, just honest weighing.
Get your free, no-obligation appraisal. Same-day cash. No minimum. No condition penalty. Up to 30% more than pawn shops.
Call (612) 802-9686Get your free, no-obligation 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.
