I highly recommend Patriot Pawn and Gun. I just used them for an online order FFL transfer. Alex…read morewas quick, friendly, knowledgable and super helpful in all aspects of the transaction. Miles beyond my experience with another shop I used for the same service. I will definitely be supporting this great small business in the future!

Owner Alex was very helpful as I used his FFL services. I purchased a firearm online which was sent…read moreto Patriot. Alex got my paperwork ready and phoned in background clearance. Quick and easy! Alex also had a nice Keltec 2000 displayed which was a good buy for the price. One of my favorites of my collection

Has a great experience but it took me a few time to visit there because they closed during a week…read moresometimes.

Very nice people very organized simple easy excellent transaction. I only complaint is that it's…read morevery tough to get them to answer the phone, but they do a really good job.

I have had excellent service and gunsmithing done, as well as great trigger work. I've been…read morestopping in and buying since the late 80s or early 90s. Always friendly and professional. Knowledgeable and prices are fair. For a small store, they have a nice selection of used firearms

Took my rifle in to have it cleaned, and work was done quickly and professionally. Would not…read morehesitate to trust my firearms with them again.

It was a pleasure to meet with Marvin Tanner. He was kind and I was treated as a very valued…read morecustomer. Not something I experienced with a different gold dealer in Boise. Marvin explained every step to me as he performed tests on my gold jewelry I was there to sell. He answered every question I had. He showed me the difference in plated gold, filled gold and how many karts of gold, were in each piece. I had a lot of German gold and that was unexpected and fun to learn how he could tell. I found the whole experience fascinating, even exciting as each piece was evaluated. Marvin really does show you the SCIENCE, MATH and VALUE of your refined gold. Everything was OPEN and HONEST. If you are looking for HONESTY and INTEGRITY, GEM STATE GOLD & SILVER is the place and MARVIN TANNER is the man. I will be doing business with GEM STATE GOLD & SILVER again! Robin A. Boise

I was very nervous about selling some old gold jewelry that had Diamonds in them. I need the…read moreDiamonds removed and given a fair price for the gold. I had called and spoke with other gold buyers, and then I called Gem State gold and silver Marvin answered the phone I told him the things I had been told and how much they would pay and that they didn't remove channel laid Diamonds. Marvin told me he could remove them safely, pay more for the gold, and about his ability to give me confirmation of exactly what I had with his high tech equipment. He explain the process. He made me feel so confident in his knowledge and skill in his trade I met with him the next day. Not only was he honest and did everything he said he'd do. Such as let me watch and he explain to me exactly what and why he does each test. He never once made me feel ignorant he explained things scientific as well as in layman terms. As an additional bonus he is funny, and quick witted. The floor show was worth paying for...he kept me laughing. I think anyone who wants to feel safe, and confident in the person your dealing with Marvin is your guy. Everything he told was true and honest. I highly recommend Gem state gold and silver. Marvin thank you.

My family has gone to Artsmiths for close to 30 years. They have repaired and resized jewelry,…read morereplaced watch batteries, and polished our jewelry. They also have a small collection of jewelry for sale in the shop. They folks that run the store are honest and trustworthy. They wont price-gouge you-- they're very fair in the cost of their services. Since they only have a few employees, repairs are resizing could take more lead time than you may expect, but in-store services like battery replacements and ring cleanings are pretty fast. I will always go here for my jewelry upkeep needs. They're really the best. P.S. to respond to the only 1-star review: If you're looking for a sparkling showroom and champagne, this is not your shop! The interiors are the exact same as when I was a child ;)

Inside out: The location is small without a large parking lot in front but there is plenty of…read moreparking on the right side of the shared building. Service: I was having an extremely bad day I needed to get my wedding ring cut off (as most I had a bit of weight gain during the pandemic) and it had been a while since I could get it off. I was embarrassed and worried, I thought about going to the fire station since that is where it was recommended to get it removed at no charge. From the minute I interacted with them they were friendly, informative, and compassionate. Their uplifting attitude and helpful tips have me leaving feeling more comfortable and confident it was going to be okay. I am so glad I did not get it removed elsewhere! They told me to come back to get it sized when I was ready and a good time frame to do so. I am so pleased with the service I will be going back 100% for all my jewelry needs.

Make sure you talk to Sean. He is the reason I am writing this review. Sean is the man, and this is…read morethe place to go! I recently purchased a firearm from this shop and the service was 100. Sean made us laugh, and when needed he dropped knowledge. He really knew his stuff. This place also offers a layaway option when buying guns, so 10% down and 6 months to pay it off. It was perfect. Now that I've gone here I may not go anywhere else! And I'm fine with that. Customer service is everything!

I have done quite a bit of business here and have always received good service and affordable…read moreprices. The guns are fair priced and the proprietor is very helpful and has many years of experience in the pawn business.

I brought a watch there for a new battery. I'd usually do something like this myself, but it's a…read moreLuminox and has a 200m depth rating and I didn't want to risk damaging the rubber seals. They did it as I waited, $25 and about 3-4 minutes and I was good to go. Very fast. Polite as well.

Love this store. My husband brings all his watches (27 of them) for new batteries when he needs…read morethem. I purchased a pair of diamond stud earrings and a watch for my husband. Every time we enter the store, we are greeted with a friendly smile and they are very helpful. We recommend this store to anyone in the area.

Clean, professional, tucked away gold shop in Star. Very competitive prices and helpful staff. I…read morehad an excellent experience selling some silver. The "guard puppy" was very friendly as well. Will definitely come back for any future needs.

Great local place, great people. Daniel is easy to talk to and will a answer all your questions…read more Gold and Silver, great place to get your precious metals. Finally a place here locally that doesn't charge an arm and a leg over spot. Love it