I came here for the great reviews on repairs, and the owner was great! Fixed the prong on my ring…read morevery quickly and at a reasonable price. They also just had such a beautiful selection of jewelry. I will definitely be back!

Haiku for Medallion…read more Jeweler knows his stuff unconcerned bout making bank I leave with a smile

Oscar is one of few that I feel is honest. It's REALKY hard to find in this line of business. As…read morelong as I'm living in Portland, Oregon, I will never go to anyone else except to Oscar with Portland Gold Buyers! I highly recommend to all!

Beware of Oscar at portlandgoldbuyers.com. I placed my trust in him and his company on a $100k…read moreGold deal and it cost me over $3,100! The challenge for most individuals buying or selling precious metals is that they don't do it very often and they must negotiate with dealers who do it every day. I had 22 gold coins I needed to sell and ended up talking to Oscar at Portland Gold Buyers.com as my first stop. He convinced me that he was giving me a fair price on my coins and I , unfortunately, trusted him. I then went across the street to Affordable Jewelry and Precious Metals (394 SW Washington Avenue) and found out they would have paid me $3,100 more for my 22 gold coins. I then talked to Oscar and asked him to match his closest competitors price and he refused, so, my decision to trust Oscar cost me $3,100. I am not telling you to not use Oscar if you should choose to do so but what I am telling you is check for pricing somewhere else first (like AJPM across the street who actually shows their pricing on a live screen in their office). Based on my experience, if you don't have a good understanding of market price when you start negotiating with Oscar, you are going to lose money as he is focused on maximizing his return on your metals even if the pricing he offers is not reflective of the true value of your metals. Just a heads up and good luck with selling or buying your precious metals at the best price possible!

Oh my God what a great experience! Customer service was excellent people were nice I felt really…read morecomfortable and I they didn't make me feel out of place. Felt like I was with family. Thank you. Kenneth Jones

I came into Silver Lining Jewelry & Loan looking for an engagement ring, and my initial experience…read morewas excellent. Sal helped us from the moment we walked in, showed us several options, and took the time to answer our questions. We eventually settled on a ring and agreed on a price. To be clear, Sal had nothing to do with my one-star review. Because my bank wouldn't allow a charge of that size on my card, I had to return later with cash. About a week after my conversation with Sal, I came back ready to purchase the ring. This time, I was greeted by a different employee, a woman with white hair whose name I unfortunately did not get. After I pointed out the ring we had selected, she immediately told me that it was "probably not the ring" I was referring to. She then informed me that the ring was actually priced approximately $2,000 higher than the amount I had been quoted. A small discrepancy of $100-$300 would be understandable, but a $2,000 increase is significant and difficult to overlook. As we discussed the issue, Sal happened to come out from the back. The employee (The woman) began explaining why the higher price made sense, stating that if they sold the ring at the original quoted price, they would essentially be "giving it away for free." Considering the agreed-upon price was still $4,600, that explanation did not sit well with me. I may have misread the situation, but it seemed as though even Sal was uncomfortable with how the conversation was being handled. In the end, I acknowledge that I should have requested a written quote, and that's a lesson I'll take with me moving forward. However, the experience left me disappointed. What started as an exciting purchase for a major life moment ended with confusion, frustration, and a lost sale. Unfortunately, it also left a negative impression of a business I was initially excited to support. Edited: After reading the business's response, I'm even more disappointed than I was originally. First, my name is not Jesus, yet that's who they addressed in their reply. Second, nowhere in my review did I say that I found or purchased another ring, yet they responded as if that had happened. It honestly feels like they either confused me with another customer or didn't take the time to carefully read the review they were responding to. What bothered me most about the original situation was the lack of attention to detail and accountability surrounding such an important purchase. Their response only reinforced that concern. If a business cannot accurately identify the customer they're responding to or correctly understand the details of a review, it raises questions about how carefully they handle other aspects of their business. I understand that mistakes happen, and I appreciated the acknowledgment that the price quote was incorrect. However, this response created even more confusion and frustration because it appears to be based on assumptions rather than the facts I actually provided. If there were an option to give zero stars, I would seriously consider it. What should have been an exciting and memorable experience shopping for an engagement ring became a frustrating one from start to finish. For anyone considering doing business here, I would encourage you to get every quote in writing and verify all details before making any decisions.

They are very transparent with the gold and silver prices as of today so I felt confident that I…read morewas getting the best value for my coins. Professional and very nice to me!

Chose them for their high rating here on Yelp. Got my scrap gold together, took my husband and off…read morewe went. Really didn't know what to expect, don't know how much a "gram" is. I know 28 of them equal an ounce. I did have an old WW scale and figured I might have 2 ounces. A 55 year old ladies watch, a couple of small gold necklaces and 6 gold dental crowns. Not all of it was gold, jewelry from my mom. Went in and I swear 15 min later it was tested, weighed and I walked out with a check that could pay for a cruise. Lovely people, patient, answered all my questions. AND FUN!!!

I had a great experience at Columbia Coins in Oregon. I stopped by specifically looking for World…read morePhilippine coins, and even though they primarily specialize in U.S. coins, they still had a surprisingly solid selection of world coins to choose from. John, the owner, was awesome to work with. We had a really good conversation about coins, and he made the whole experience enjoyable. He was not pushy at all and gave me plenty of time and space to make my decisions, which I really appreciated. I ended up picking up a few pieces and was very happy with the overall experience. Shops like this are what make coin collecting fun, knowledgeable, friendly, and no pressure. I will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Oregon. This is a must-stop for any collector, whether you're experienced or just getting into coins and bullion.

What a great place. Very friendly staff, fair on spot price. Always has some sort of bullion in…read morestock, has some nice graded Coins.

Highly recommend the team here at Estate downtown in Portland. You can always find great deals and…read moreamazing value. The service is incredible and they will be honest with you which is highly appreciated. Looking forward to checking their selection out here again soon!

Honest appraisal of value for our family's silver collection and an owner that establishes trust…read morewith you right away. Highly recommended.

Older business in an older part of town but don't let the store appearance be a concern. The owner…read morewas very polite and kind even though I only had a small bracelet repair. He did it while I waited and I am very happy to have the bracelet back in working order. I have small bag of broken gold jewelry that has been sitting in my drawer for a long time and feel comfortable that I will be treated fairly so will return. I recommend this business based on my experience.

Doug was great to work with on our custom engagement ring. Other jewelers had not wanted to take on…read moreour complicated design idea but Doug was excited about engineering a stable and elegant solution. We love our ring, it was completed quickly and our costs were exactly as quoted. Highly recommend them! Post receiving the ring we had some small adjustments to make. They were taken care of immediately within a day or two I had my ring back and perfected with no added cost. Business being done the right way.

Went there to buy a gold coin and 20 sliver coins…read more The vender went to the back and weighed a tube of sliver coins and told me there were 20 in it. I foolishly did not count them myself. When i got home i found the tube only contained 19 coins. Called the vender and asked him about it. He claimed it weighed correctly. So i now have 19 coins instead of the 20 i paid for. No big deal but made me lose confidence in the store.

the owner is absolutely amazing. was selling a coin my mom gave me, gave me a great offer and was…read morejust wonderful business man. not to mention his prices for jewelry and gold are unbeatable. customer service 5 stars, i will recommend to anybody that they get their jewelry here