Trusted dental gold buyers in the Twin Cities. We buy gold crowns, bridges, fillings, inlays, and onlays — XRF-tested in front of you, paid same-day. No minimum quantity, no judgment about how the pieces look, no questions about the source. GIA certified, since 1979.
Same-day cash. No obligation.
Crowns, bridges, fillings, inlays, onlays, gold caps, partials with gold clasps, PFM work, and full dental gold accumulations. Each piece XRF-tested individually for actual gold, platinum, and palladium content — paid by precious metal weight, not a flat dental rate.
All karats tested: 10K, 12K, 14K, 16K, 18K, 20K, 22K — plus platinum and palladium content
Dental gold often contains platinum and palladium alongside the gold — we test for and pay separately for each precious metal, so you're not shorted on the alloy mix.
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.
Each piece is weighed, karat-tested, authenticated, and evaluated for designer, antique, and stone premium. Written line-item appraisal available for probate or your records.
Accept our offer and receive cash on the spot. Don't like it? Walk away—no pressure, no obligation.
We test, weigh, and pay for dental gold from across the Twin Cities metro — and offer free house calls within 70 miles of St. Louis Park for larger lots.
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.
That's normal. Accumulated dental work often comes in mixed — some pieces are gold, some are non-precious dental alloy, some are gold with significant porcelain. We XRF-test every piece in front of you — non-destructive and accurate. You'll see exactly what's gold, what isn't, and what each piece is worth. Pieces that aren't gold are returned to you. No charge for testing, even if you choose not to sell.
Some buyers discount dental gold heavily because the alloys are unfamiliar. We don't. Dental gold often tests higher karat than expected — pre-1980 work was frequently 18K, 20K, or 22K, and modern alloys often contain platinum and palladium that add real money. We XRF-test each piece individually and pay based on actual precious metal content — not a one-size-fits-all dental rate. Get a second opinion if you want; we welcome the comparison.
Not awkward at all — it's our day-to-day. Bring dental gold exactly as it is. Bone, cement, tooth fragments, porcelain — all expected. We weigh and test as-is, then deduct any non-precious material in the final calculation. The refining process handles the cleaning during smelting. Many sellers come in apologizing for how the pieces look — there's nothing to apologize for. Just gold to be valued.
We buy every form of dental gold: gold crowns, gold caps, dental bridges, partials with gold clasps, gold fillings, inlays, onlays, and PFM (porcelain-fused-to-metal) work. Karats vary widely (10K to 22K depending on era and dentist), so each piece is XRF-tested individually rather than priced at a flat rate. Pieces with porcelain, cement, bone, or tooth fragments still attached are accepted as-is.
No. Bring dental gold exactly as it comes — with cement, bone, tooth fragments, or porcelain still attached. We're set up to handle it and you don't need to do anything to prepare it. The gold is weighed and tested first; the alloy refiner cleans it during the smelting process. Many sellers feel awkward about how the pieces look — there's nothing to apologize for. Just gold to be valued.
Each piece is weighed on a certified scale, then XRF-tested for karat content — non-destructive and accurate to within 0.5%. Dental alloys often contain platinum and palladium in addition to gold, and we test for and pay separately for those metals. Older dental work (pre-1980) frequently tests at 18K, 20K, or 22K; newer work is typically 10K-16K. The math is shown to you in real time — weight × karat × spot price minus refining cost.
No minimum. We buy a single tooth crown the same way we buy decades of accumulated dental work in a baggie. Many sellers bring in just 1-3 pieces — often inherited from a parent or saved after their own dental work was replaced. Whether the offer is $40 or $4,000, the testing process is the same and the price is honest. Walk-ins welcome, by appointment preferred.
It depends on karat, weight, and current spot price. Most dental gold tests between 12K and 18K (50%-75% pure gold). At today's spot price, that translates to roughly $30-$55 per gram of pure gold equivalent. Pieces containing platinum or palladium pay extra. We encourage sellers to come in and let us test rather than guess from a chart — call (612) 802-9686 to schedule a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Yes — this is one of the most common reasons people bring dental gold to us. Many families find an envelope or jar of saved gold crowns when going through a parent's or grandparent's belongings. There's no required documentation; a valid photo ID is enough to complete the sale. We treat the situation with the discretion the family deserves — no awkward questions, no judgment. Cash paid same-day. (612) 802-9686.
How dental gold is tested and valued, what to expect when you bring it in, and how to make sure crowns, bridges, and fillings get every dollar they're worth
Most people don't know dental gold has real value until they see it tested. A single gold crown can weigh 2-4 grams; an accumulation from a lifetime of dental visits can easily exceed 30-40 grams. Older work tends to test at higher karats — pre-1980 crowns are often 18K, 20K, or even 22K, while modern dental work typically falls in the 10K-16K range. Some alloys also contain meaningful amounts of platinum and palladium, which honest buyers test for and pay separately. Selling without individual testing almost always means leaving money on the table.
When you sell dental gold to us, the process is simple and transparent. We weigh each piece on a certified scale, XRF-test for karat content, identify any platinum or palladium in the alloy, and show you the math in real time — weight, karat, spot price, and refining cost. You see every number before any decision is made. If you don't like the offer, walk away with your dental gold and zero pressure. Most sellers walk out the same day with cash they didn't realize they had.
First step is sorting — gold from non-precious dental alloy, intact pieces from PFM (porcelain-fused-to-metal), single crowns from accumulated lots. We do this together with you so you understand what's in front of you. Non-gold pieces are flagged early and returned to you. Cement, bone, or porcelain still attached? No problem.
Every piece is weighed on a state-certified scale calibrated to 0.01 gram. You see the weight as it's recorded. For pieces with porcelain or non-gold material attached, the gross weight is logged first; the deduction for non-gold material is calculated transparently in the final math.
Each piece is tested with an XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analyzer — non-destructive and accurate to within 0.5%. The reading shows exact percentages of gold, plus any platinum, palladium, silver, or copper in the alloy. Older dental work often surprises sellers with its high karat content; we read it as it tests, not as it "should" be.
Many dental alloys contain platinum and palladium alongside gold — both currently worth meaningful dollars per gram. Buyers who don't test for these metals pocket the difference. We test, we report, and we pay separately for each precious metal in the alloy. That's often where the biggest swing in your offer comes from.
Solid gold crowns and gold caps from any era. Often 16K-22K in older work, 10K-14K in modern alloys. Pieces with cement, tooth fragment, or post still attached are accepted as-is. Single crowns or accumulated lots — both welcome.
Multi-tooth dental bridges, gold partials with gold clasps, and full gold dentures. Heavier pieces with significant gold weight. We test the gold sections, identify any non-gold framework, and pay for the precious metal portion accurately.
Smaller dental gold pieces — fillings, inlays, onlays, and gold solder fragments. Often saved in envelopes or pill bottles after replacement. No minimum weight; even a few grams' worth of fillings adds up to meaningful cash at today's spot prices.
Crowns and bridges with porcelain bonded to a gold or gold-alloy substructure. The porcelain is removed during refining; you're paid for the actual gold and platinum-group metal content underneath. Tested individually so the alloy isn't underpaid.
If you're searching for someone to sell dental gold near me in the Twin Cities, the right buyer matters more than convenience. Many shops pay a flat per-gram dental rate regardless of what's actually in the alloy — that's where sellers get shorted. We XRF-test every piece, pay for platinum and palladium separately, and show every number transparently. Our office at 6528 W Lake St in St. Louis Park is by appointment only, which keeps things discreet and unhurried.
Twin Cities families and individuals bring dental gold to us from Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Edina, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Woodbury, and across the metro. Single tooth crowns to lifetime accumulations to inherited jars from a parent's belongings — all tested the same way, all paid the same fairness. The size of the offer doesn't change how we treat the seller.
Most dental gold buyers weigh the whole pile and pay a flat per-gram rate. We don't. Each piece is XRF-tested separately because karats vary widely between crowns from different decades and dentists. A 22K crown gets paid as 22K — not averaged down with the 14K next to it.
Some dental alloys contain 5-10% platinum or palladium, both currently valuable per gram. Most buyers ignore these metals and keep the difference. We test for and report both, then pay separately at current spot prices. This single difference often adds 10-20% to a typical dental gold offer.
Single crown or 100 pieces — same testing process, same fair pricing. No minimum weight, no minimum offer, no obligation to sell after testing. Many sellers come in just to find out what they have, then leave with cash. Others come in to confirm and walk away with the dental gold. Either is fine.
WCCO TV's #1 Appraiser. BBB Accredited A+ rating. Over 5,000 customers served since 1979. Five-star Google reviews from sellers across the Twin Cities who've trusted us with everything from a single inherited crown to commercial dental lab scrap. Reputation earned over four decades.
Going through a loved one's belongings and finding an envelope of saved crowns is more common than people think. The dentist gave the gold back at the time, and it sat in a drawer for decades. We test, weigh, and pay — discreetly and same-day. No documentation beyond a photo ID.
Old crowns or fillings get replaced with porcelain, zirconia, or implants — and the dentist returns the gold to the patient. Many people stash these pieces and forget about them for years. The gold doesn't expire; the value is whatever today's spot price says it is.
Cleaning out a parent's house after a move to assisted living, or settling an estate. Dental gold is one of those items families don't quite know what to do with. We handle the testing and pricing so the family can decide whether to sell, divide, or keep — without pressure.
Dental labs and retiring dentists often have years of accumulated gold scrap, sweeps, castings, and unused alloy. We handle commercial dental gold lots with the same XRF-by-piece process — and provide written invoices for the practice's records and tax basis.
Free, no-obligation testing — XRF analyzed, every piece individually. Platinum and palladium tested and paid separately. No minimum quantity, no preparation needed, same-day cash if you choose to sell. By appointment only at our St. Louis Park office.
Call (612) 802-9686Get your free, no-obligation appraisal today. Call Mark or Susan directly, or fill out the form. Single crown or lifetime accumulation — we test every piece individually.
Call (612) 802-9686For dental labs, retiring practices, or estate cleanouts with significant volume, we offer free house calls and bank meets throughout the Twin Cities metro (Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, and Washington counties) and within 70 miles of St. Louis Park. We bring the certified scale, XRF tester, and written invoices to you.
6528 W Lake St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 — By Appointment Only
Same-day cash. No obligation.
