My wife and I needed to arrange the sale of a small quantity of Krugerrand gold coins in a last minute attempt to cash out before the New Year. It was Saturday afternoon when I realized I needed to get to the bank deposit box, inventory the box and arrange to sell the gold and deposit the cash all before the depository credit union closed at 4p.m. I live in Fallbrook, about 25 minutes South of Temecula (allowing for the traffic and Old Town events) so a few calls to some of the dealers I have dealt with over the years for quotes, having checked Spot Mkt. prices just before leaving, Tiffany gave me a very fair - better than most - price over the phone. We showed up and she couldn't have been more delightful and professional in a friendly - almost family like manner. I introduced my wife and myself, and she recognized us immediately, even though it had been well over a year before that my wife had sold two coins there. DO NOT BE FOOLED by the small, out of the way shop. I have bought and sold for decades with online, large and small pawn shops and gold traders and I would be hard pressed to consider dealing with any other outfit in the future. We were met warmly and received professional yet family friendly service. The brief look I made of the jewelry counters that greet the customers as you first enter impressed me as being well stocked with beautiful pieces in clean showcases. A real gem of a business warmly tucked in among the Temecula Old Town Experience filled with wine tastings, restaurants and other quaint, local business that makes the trip to do business at Top Dollar Exchange the first of what can be day-cation outing that provides an enjoyable adventure. Pechanga Resort and Casino is just a hop, skip and a jump away, and you can be enjoying the returns on your sale by providing our local Tribes the opportunity to extend your stay in this wonderful SoCal experience. I grew up in Fallbrook and Temecula is our "local" shopping city. For nearly 60 years I've watched all this grow and I'm proud to be able to spread the word that jewels like this are abundant here. read more

In a space where credibility and trust are everything, Tiffany Alverez at Top Dollar Gold Exchange distinguishes herself with a level of professionalism that is exceptionally difficult to find. What impressed me most was not just the outcome, but the process. Tiffany operates with clarity, patience, and a genuine commitment to ensuring her clients fully understand their options. There is no pressure, no ambiguity, just straightforward expertise delivered with confidence and care. Her eye for detail and depth of knowledge are immediately evident. Whether you are evaluating gold, exploring fine jewelry, or simply seeking guidance, she brings a level of precision that reflects true mastery of her craft. The boutique itself reinforces the experience. It is refined, thoughtfully curated, and creates an atmosphere that feels both elevated and comfortable, a rare combination in this industry. I have worked with professionals across many markets, and it is clear that Tiffany has built something special here in Temecula. If you value integrity, transparency, and a high-caliber customer experience, Top Dollar Gold Exchange is in a class of its own. Sincerely, Dr. Shawn P. West Founder and CEO of DataCoreAi, LLC read more

I had some jewelry that I needed to turn into some quick cash and called a bunch of places around here to see where I wanted to go. A couple of them sounded pretty rude, like I was inconvenience to them, and couple other places didn't even answer the phone. I decided to go down to one of the gold buyers but once I got there they made me feel uncomfortable and something just didn't seem right. I got my quote from them but decided I wanted to try one last place to see if they could beat the original estimate I got. When I got to Tony's gold exchange everything changed... the atmosphere was really comfortable and no pressure and Tony was super nice. He gave me his quote which was higher than my original quote from the other place, so he beat their offer. Doing business with Tony was like a breath of fresh air. It went super smooth and now I have my cash and know I sold it to the right place. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and will use him in the future when I need cash for my gold and jewelry. read more

I had never visited Top Dollar Gold Exchange before so I decided to call before I went. I spoke with Tiffany who explained the process and encouraged me to come down. She was very professional, yet friendly so I decided to make the trip. I was under the impression that the small, handful pieces of jewelry I had was worth perhaps a Chick-Fil-A meal (due to a previous experience I had going to the mall) but after Tiffany finished analyzing it, I can go to Chick-Fil-A for the rest of the year with money to carry over into the first quarter of the new year! Boy was I so surprised! PLEASE take your jewelry to Tiffany! It will be worth your time! Not only was I happily surprised with the amount I got, I left her shop feeling extra happy because she is such a pleasant person! It's nice to come across people who actually like their work! By the way, she also sells jewelry so she offers you a "Two-for-One" deal if you like. Thanks Tiffany! read more

I came to this place in hopes to sell my parents gold wedding bands. The reviews for Top Dollar were really good and after someone else tried to rip me off I was weary but I decided to give it a shot and I am certainly glad I did. Tiffany (Tonys daughter) is the one that helped me and she was very friendly, and very professional. We hit it off right away. She seemed very knowledgeable about pricing and she weighed the items in front of me (they weigh in grams not Troy ounces) so you are definitely getting good accurate prices on your gold and she was willing to work with me. Top Dollar definitely cares about their customers being happy, they have a pretty awesome selection of jewelry at great prices too. So they most definitely are not ripping you off. I had an awesome experience here and highly recommend you pay a visit if your looking to sell your gold or silver or looking for any rings or jewelry. You will not regret it! read more

From the moment my son and I walked into the store, we were greated by a friendly smiling face of Tony. He made us feel right at home, asked us to sit down and asked us what he could do for us. I told him I had some gold and jewelry to sell. He asked me if I had ever done this before and when I said no, he instantly started telling us how the process works. He took a look at what I brought and started to test the jewelry, to see if it was 14k or not, explaining everything he was doing. Everything was good and then he started weighing the pieces. He did everything right in front of us so we could see what he was doing and how much the items weighed. He gave us top dollar and also a $75.00 bonus for mentioning Yelp. I will definitely recommend Top Dollar Gold Exchange to everyone. What a great experience and wonderful person Tony is. Thank you for your careing attitude. We will be back! read more

I'm dramatically downsizing and I had odds and ends of jewelry over the years that was really only worth it's precious metal value (think 80's gold chains and an old wedding ring). I walked into Tony's shop to be greeted with a warm smile and a very pleasant transaction. I've never been in a pawn shop, a gold shop or any other kind of shop where I'm the one selling the items so I didn't know what to expect. This was completely painless, it was even fun! Tony tested all my jewelry and discovered a few things that weren't real even though I thought they were (hmmpph! who gave me that "silver" bangle bracelet?!). The price was fair, the merchant is knowledgeable and worthy of my trust. I left all my good jewelry with them for cleaning and service. I don't think you can go wrong with Top Dollar Gold Exchange. I pocketed over $600 for old jewelry that we would never wear. read more

Let me start off by saying I don't usually take the time to write reviews on my experiences at a place of business, but the one I had with Top Dollar Gold Exchange is definitely worth the effort!! I found myself in a bit of a financial bind this month and decided to sell some of my gold chains. As I was walking through the door I was immediately greeted by Tony and he assisted me right away. He started off by testing the gold and giving me an offer. Sensing I wasn't particularly ready to part ways with my jewelry he offered me a few other suggestions/options so that I would be satisfied with my final decision. In the end we where able to workout a very reasonable deal and I left feeling positive. I definitely recommend checking out this spot if you have gold to sell! They also had some beautiful jewelry for sale, but I was there for the opposite mission!! =) read more

Tiffany is awesome and so is this place! My only complaint is that I didn't find this place sooner. I was in the area and decided to give it a shot based on yelp reviews and had such a great experience.. I also never write reviews but Tiffany is not only nice, thorough, fun and a lovely person but she knows her stuff and made me feel so comfortable unlike prior experiences selling stuff elsewhere. Her offer was ale more than triple what I'd luckily turned down at another reputable place for some family silver. I live in Orange County and have already recommended her and will definitely be back for any and all jewelry and gold and silver needs. The store is also a far cry from a the usual pawn store type ambiance and is tucked away in lovely part of Temecula close to freeway I'd never been too. Added bonus- they had Girl Scout cookies for sale! read more

Excellent service, jewelry selection and prices. Tony (the owner) is a very charismatic person, and personally attends to you, and finds a price that works for you. I cannot believe how great his prices are! Additionally, I LOVE the selection of jewelry he has. I like more expensive pieces, but he has a lot of lesser priced pieces that I think most people desire. I have purchased a herringbone chain, unique rings, an incredible luxurious authentic 22K Indian neck piece with matching earrings. These are incredible finds. My jeweler in Scottsdale has been impressed with everything I have shown him. I cannot wait to look for more jewelry. I am actually collecting it for an investment in gold. His prices are so low, that just the gold weight is my investment. Wearing the jewelry is the added benefit. Why buy bars, when I can wear it! read more

I def became a loyal customer to this store!! My daughter and I were looking for somewhere in town that sold previously owned jewelry but wanted to make sure it was somewhere that could be trusted. We didn't have a lot of time or money so I looked to Yelp for help! We found great reviews on this place so we went to find it. At first I wasn't sure if we were at the right place or not and almost didn't go in but we were already there so we went in. SO glad we did! First of all..: love both the gentlemen that work there. One of them owns another part of the store for some other retail stuff. They were super friendly and joked with us a lot which lightened the visit up a lot. He was also very helpful! We found a ring we loved and he made sure we got a great deal so that we could buy it. This will be my first stop from now on! read more

I had some really high quality jewelry my wife didn't need anymore and knew it was worth a good amount (like around 5,000). None of the pawn shops were offering anywhere close to that and said they would have to do extra stuff to come up with that much cash. So it came down to a couple places, Tony's gold exchange and another gold exchange. The other gold exchange made me feel under pressure to sell to them and didn't want me to leave the store to go check for a competing offer (go figure)... I left anyway and went to Tony's gold exchange... there was no pressure, he was really friendly and on top of that beat the other place's estimate by hundreds of dollars (and he had the cash on hand). It was in, out and on with life, the experience couldn't have been anymore perfect, way to go Tony and THANKS read more

So, this was the first time I've ever sold old jewelry. I was desperate! My partner did research and found this place in the town where we live. And picked them based on YELP reviews. Boy, am I glad she did her research. I walked in, was greeted immediately. My first thought was "nice guy." He introduced himself, shook my hand and offered me a seat. He took the time to look at everything that we had taken with us, told us some of what we had taken just wasn't worth selling (Silver) because silver prices are currently so low (and of more emotional value than dollar value) and was VERY generous with the payout on what we sold and the piece that we left with him as collateral on a small loan. Thank You Tony for all of your help! You definitely helped us achieve our goal! read more

My family and I went to see Tony Really not knowing what to expect As we are going through some hard times And had to sell some of our old jewelry To make ends meet We walking to find the store extremely clean and well-kept Greeted with a smile Tony was above Excellent He took the time to listen to us had Conversations with us And prior to coming in advised us to come back on a day when it would bring the most money for a trade Based on gold prices Very informative very fair And I have recommended this person to everybody I Know on Facebook as well Which is well over 5000 people That is how strongly I feel about this man and his business Joseph benson http://www.facebook.com/therealjosephbenson read more

This is a great company to do business with! I recently inquired with many different shops about selling some of my gold jewelry and Top dollar gave me the highest offer. The whole process was quick and simple and they were wonderful people to do business with. The customer service that they provide is unmatched! I only wish every business that I frequented treated me with such friendly service! This is certainly my first choice when selling or buying jewelry because I know that they have the best prices and will not rip me off. I highly recommend top dollar gold exchange and will continue to do business with them for all of my jewelry buying and selling needs! Thank you guys! read more

I just got done selling some silver coins and even some precious stones to Tony and his gold exchange... Because I had a great experience I felt I needed to leave this review. Let me tell you, when your in need of cash for your jewelry and precious metals or whatever, it can be a bit of a frightening experience, especially when you need the money FAST like I did and you don't want to get ripped off, so having the right place to go is important. I have found my go to place. Tony runs a first class gold exchange, no pressure, and a fast transaction. He's also super friendly paid more than anywhere else, what more could you ask for? read more

Tiffany , Tony's daughter was the one I met when I went in to sell some items, she was very professional,and courteous. She explained everything step by step, even gave me a quick education on what things to look for, and how to properly define gold and diamonds value. She demonstrated her technique and gave me a visual of their standard for purchasing. Even got a follow up call from Papa Tony himself to see if I was satisfied and all my questions answered . Highly recommend this establishment will difinatly be returning and bringing friends. Very fair got even more than I hoped for. Five stars read more

I had a gold bracelet that I was looking to sell but was unsure where to take it. I looked online and found a wide variety of stores offering cash for gold, ALL promising to pay top dollar. Well I ended up at Top Dollar Gold Exchange and after my experience there I can say I am their newest lifetime customer! Tony was AWESOME! He was friendly, answered my questions, very straight forward and surprised me with how much they pay for gold. Highest price I have found anywhere else. I Highly suggest this business to anyone looking for a jeweler they can trust! read more

I went to Top Dollar Gold Exchange and had a great experience. I could instantly tell that Tony was very knowledgeable about gold and diamonds. Although my diamond wasn't very big (.20 carats) he still gave me a bonus for it. I felt like I received a fair price for my items and left knowing that they will be properly cared for and sold at a reasonable price. Anyone that needs fast cash for their jewelry should go to Top Dollar Gold Exchange on Main Street in Temecula. You won't be disappointed and you may even make a new friend. Tony ROCKS!!! read more