I went to exchange some silver and got lucky enough to have Genesis assist me. She was super…read moreknowledgeable and answered all of my many questions. I was a little nervous at first because this was my first experience with silver. But I feel like it was a fair deal and I am happy with the exchange. The store is clean and professional and the staff were friendly. Thank you Genesis for all your help.

I had previously left a positive review, but after returning for the first time in a few years, my…read moreexperience was very different. I brought in a broken 18k gold chain. I had weighed it beforehand (1.18g) and checked the current gold price (~$112/gram). The employee assisting me (thin, dark glasses, beard) examined the chain and said, "what you've got here is a broken 10k chain." I corrected him and showed a close-up photo of the 18k marking, at which point he immediately acknowledged it. He also implied that because the chain was broken, it was worth less. However, when gold is being purchased for melt value, condition (broken or intact) does not impact the underlying value. He then weighed it and offered $70. When I mentioned the current gold price, he asked what it was, and after I told him, increased the offer to $80. When I didn't accept, he asked what I was hoping to get. During the exchange, he also stated, "this is a for-profit business." In my experience, reputable gold buyers operate using a consistent percentage of the spot price. That did not appear to be the case here--the pricing felt arbitrary and not tied to a clear or consistent method. Unfortunately, this interaction did not reflect the level of transparency and professionalism I had previously experienced, and I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Simple fair & friendly service Was in need of some quick…read morecash Took a gold coin here to sell Got 95% of current market prices 1800 ounce 1710 cash money Thanks again guys

The girl who helped said she weighed my 14 carat gold. She did not. I got totally under paid and…read morelied to!!! Never go there!!!!!

I had a piece of gold jewelry that some relatives had given me from overseas many years ago, and it…read morewas just sitting in a shoebox in my closet. I had never sold gold jewelry before, so I went to "cash for gold" first and got a quote from them for $475. I did my own research in order to educate myself on the price of gold per gram, and then stopped by this place to get another quote. Nick mentioned that the piece would probably be around $400, so at that point I shared that I had received a quote for $475. He offered to beat that price at $500 and I agreed. Overall I am pleased with the amount of money I got for the piece. My only criticism would be that I wish the shop looked more inviting. I would come here again if I had anything else to sell.

Today I called to see if they were selling silver eagles and was told yes for $8 over spot, which…read moreis high but ok I was just buying a couple so I go down there and tell him I called and now he tells me it's $12 over spot. Which is outrageous, so I said Pleasant Hill coin and Jewelry is $2 over spot and he tells me I should do business there. So OK I will. No one should deal with these guys they are taking advantage of customers.

THEY ARE THE BEST!! after a frustrating couple of days being turned away at various "pawn shops", i…read moredecided to try one last place. im SO glad i did, i am a customer for life. i came in today with a small bin full of miscellaneous jewelry, nothing crazy fancy- and a lot of pieces that needed to be tested. the entire team was SO warm and friendly when they welcomed me in. but i have to say, sabrine was the star of the show. she told me how much she loved looking through collections like that and got to work. as she sorted through my items, i looked at all the beautiful (and very reasonably priced) items they had for sale, so many amazing treasures!! early on in my transaction, sabrine asked me about the gold colored pieces i had, and i told her that someone at a different pawn shop the other day said there was not any gold. sabrine offered to re test them, and told me she found a couple pieces of gold. THAT was a huge trust-earning moment for me, she could have easily pocketed them as copper/brass, but was very honest. she checked in with me throughout the process, but i was content browsing and chatting with the other employees/customers, everyone was truly so nice. when sabrine told me my offer, i was so, so, so happy i almost cried- it was amazing and SO fair. sabrine was SO thorough, yet efficient with the help of other team members. she sorted through hundreds of pieces of jewelry in about an hour, and i walked out with more cash than i anticipated. THANK YOU SABRINE & granters!!!!!!

Very professional , convenient and efficient . Everytime I go there I encounter a friendly…read moregreeting.

Came in for a very last minute request. You know the kind that makes you roll your eyes. And the…read moregentleman was so kind and patient with me. Great old fashioned service.

Doug is truly passionate about his craft. His craftsmanship and artistic designs are amazing. His…read moreknowledge is unmatched. He is by far the most knowledgeable and patient jeweler I have ever had the pleasure doing business with. Thank you Doug!

Jay. was very polite and timely. we agreed on a price…read moreimmediately which was acceptable to me and allowed him some leeway as well I will be doing business with again

Gold has surpassed a record $3000 per ounce today, which reminded me I had promised Jay a…read morereview...so sorry! Typical of me :P I have made an appointment with Jay twice in the past year, and both meetings have been a 5 star experience. I reached out on Yelp, and he shared his number so I could send pictures of what I wanted to sell then confirm an appointment. He will tell you if there are any items he does not accept to save everyone time :) I have brought old gold of all karat types, and he accepts silver as well. I have not sold any antiques or watches, but he has cool stories about what he's received from customers before! When you arrive at the building, you take the elevator up to an office and the front desk will give him a ring. He'll come take you to his office and then weigh your items! His machine also checks for gold purity, and one of my items was once gold plated lol whoops. He will calculate everything, run your fingerprints (just for the first appointment), and then cut you a check. Easy peasy! Now would be the perfect time to dig into your old jewelry boxes for any solid gold jewelry that you no longer want or wear.

I was going thru a separation from my husband and needed to liquidate assets. To sell a ring of…read moreparticular value I looked at the popular 'ship to,' auction houses. These were reputable organizations, but I wanted to do business with someone local for transparency. It was a blessing an on-line inquiry led me to JLS Diamonds and Jim Dinse. The auction house companies could only offer me a fraction of what I wanted for my diamond solitaire ring; less their commission, and only if they could sell it. On the contrary, Jim actually found a buyer for my ring before I even met with him; and before my ring left my possession. In fact, Jim paid me exactly what I wanted for my ring via cash transfer on the spot! Jim turned a stormy time in my life into a rainbow with a pot of gold! I could not be more grateful! One Month Later ..... I was so grateful and impressed with Jim's professionalism, honesty and integrity, I returned a month later to sell him a coin collection. I trusted Jim implicitly. Jim paid me TOP DOLLAR for it and I was actually shocked at its value.! I am definitely going to shop with JLS Diamonds and Jim Dinse FIRST for my jewelry needs before shopping retail in the future! If you are looking for a resource in this market don't even think about it; CALL JIM AT JLS DIAMONDS NOW AND MAKE AN APPT! You won't be disappointed!

My husband and I met with Jim yesterday and it was a great experience! I have a ring that I…read morepurchased a few years ago and rarely wear so I was curious to see what it's currently worth and what the process was of trying to sell it. I came across Jim's Yelp page and was drawn in by the amazing reviews. He did not disappoint! Making the appointment was quick and easy. Jim is very accommodating and thorough. He gave me detailed instructions, including a picture, of his location. He is welcoming, charismatic and a wealth of knowledge! What I appreciated the most was his genuine honesty. Although we didn't make a transaction, we left happy and with valuable information about the jewelry industry. Thank you, Jim! Hopefully we'll get to do business with you one day!

75% of my piece worth is $913.83 Offered $350 by Tal of…read moreGoldenegg in Lafayette told me he was offering 75% bc"I need to make a profit" and he said "worth may change next week" It is end of April 2026 In the day I went last week $4741/oz for gold Troy grams used for metal; 31.103 Troy grams in oz; Selling a 14k solid gold item; by mine & Tal's scale 8 g .257 of Troy gram $1218.44 is estimated worth. 60% is $791.99 70% is $852.90 Is this how melt down gold business is? I know an honest jeweler who made the piece (Kings) and I predict they'd just consign it and do not buy back...

Following recommendations from others on Yelp, I visited Tal. Just as everyone said, he was great!…read moreIt was nice to find a local business that was fair, helpful and safe. I highly recommend The Golden Egg for whatever your needs are.

With the recent spike in silver prices, I thought I'd see what my collection might be worth. I…read moretold Larry I was interested in selling silver He immediately told me "I have a lot. You won't get much for it.". We chatted for 15-20 minutes about collecting (I'm a noob). He even recommeded some other coin shops for me to check out. I also was interested in getting a coin graded and he gave me his opinion on coin graders. Very generous with sharing his knowledge and much appreciated.

He recommended a local silver Baron who purchased my friend and my sterling silverware for $600.00…read more A very good experience that would not have happened without his expertise and kindhearted advice. Really one of the exceptional beings alive on this planet, super cool guy to listen and talk with. Don't hesitate to give him a call for anything precious metals related. A virtual cornacopia of amazing knowledge...