At PMR, every item is weighed on a precision scale that was inspected and approved by the State Department of Weights and Measures.

We have a confidential secure gold refining warehouse in Tucson. We have all the state-of-the-art equipment to melt and assay gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

Our Family member and inspiration to start the business, Richard Baron, was in the fine jewelry business for over 50 years. Richard Baron established The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

We have no backrooms. We invite you to our private buying offices. All of our locations are permanent, private, and secure. Your items stay within your sight at all times. Each transaction is confidential.

At PMR, you are working directly with the refinery and the buyer.

All of our buyers are GIA-certified diamond professionals and we also have Graduate Gemologists on staff. A highly skilled, qualified buyer performs all tests and evaluations in your presence. We evaluate your items, educate you on the process and make you an immediate cash offer.

Are they qualified to examine and assess the value of your heirlooms, including watches and silver?

Appraisals tend to be overinflated for the insurance company but do not accurately reflect today’s current market value. Please bring the appraisal with you when you come to Precious Metals. Appraisals tend to be great for measurements and descriptions of the items.

Yes, your loan can be paid off any time before the 90-day maturity date.

As long as we can verify the quote, and it comes from a reliable source, we will beat the price to gain your business.

We are absolutely available to evaluate your items in your home. One of our trained specialists will come out at your convenience click here to make an appointment.

At Precious Metals Refinery, we purchase gold, jewelry, diamonds, watches, silver, and coins. Not only do we buy, but we also sell quality authentic jewelry and watches without the huge markup that you would see at large jewelry stores. In addition to this, we offer: free evaluations, jewelry cleaning, watch battery replacement, and jewelry repair. Unlike other jewelry stores, we offer flexible collateral loans at competitive rates. A loan from PMR is a great way to add extra cash to your wallet without parting from your valuable items.

Call us at (520) 214- 7822 or click on the “Locations” tab above to view the location nearest to you. When a client comes into PMR it is a one-on-one private consultation. All of your items are treated respectfully and never leave your sight. Our expert staff will give you the most accurate information and the best price for your items. Give us a call or click on the “Contact” tab above in order to schedule an appointment!

We do buy gold-filled jewelry. It is about the same price as silver.

We do not buy silver-plated items, but we do buy any type of sterling silver. Some of the stamps we are interested in purchasing are 925, 900, 835, 800, sterling silver, or coin & bullion silver.

Yes, we buy gold of many varieties, including dental gold, platinum, silver, and palladium.

Our assessment follows market prices. Our computer system gives us real-time current market prices updated every few seconds.

Yes, we will buy your placer gold, however, we must first do a refining contract on the materials to identify how much gold purity is in the placer. We will pay up to 95% on a refining contract for gold.

Yes, the round shape has a higher demand and is, therefore, slightly more expensive than other shapes. It is also the most utilized shape for jewelry.

The most important thing when determining a diamond’s value is the 4 C’s: cut, color, clarity, and carat. Cut measures workmanship, not a diamond’s inherent qualities. The way a stone is cut enhances sparkle and luminosity and can hide flaws. Color is graded by letter and ranges from D to Z. A & D are rare and colorless. As you progress down the scale, the stones increase in color. E and F are considered excellent, but G or H diamonds can look just as good to the naked eye. N to Z stones typically will have a yellow tint and are not very favorable. Clarity measures diamond flaws, called inclusions, which might appear as tiny spots, clouds, or cavities. Finally, carat is a weight measurement. There is no ideal size for a diamond, it depends on your budget and taste. Small diamonds are cheaper than large diamonds. A ring with three small diamonds totaling 1 carat costs less than a single 1 carat stone of similar quality.

The best way to sell diamonds or any jewelry is an in-person consultation. You should avoid selling items online as you may not be getting an accurate evaluation. At PMR we are happy to provide you with a free appraisal. One of the things that make PMR unique is that all transactions are conducted privately and your jewelry will never leave your sight. Additionally, PMR is one of the only jewelry stores in Tucson that utilize a radar gun. This gives us the ability to determine the exact composition of your items and ensures that you get paid exactly what your items are worth. If you are looking to sell your jewelry, Precious Metals Refinery can guarantee you the best price. We have GIA Gemologists, who ensure the most accurate appraisal possible.

GIA stands for Gemological Institute of America and is a world-leading authority on diamonds, gems, and pearls. Gemologists with GIA credentials are up-to-date on groundbreaking research and trained by leading industry experts. If you want the very best, and the most money for your items, then you need to make sure a GIA-certified gemologist is the one evaluating.

Yes, we will trade an item you would like to purchase for an equal value of materials that you bring in to sell to us. We will apply the full metal value along with a substantially higher percentage of the diamond and gemstone value of your items towards the purchase of jewelry and/or design services. The metal and gemstones from your jewelry can also be used for a trade-in value.

Yes, we can sell your jewelry on consignment if it’s a good fit for our store. We will write up an agreement and place your items for sale for up to 90 days. Once your item sells we will pay you 80% of the selling price.

There are a few easy ways to tell if your jewelry is real or not: The first initial test would be to find a strong magnet and see if your jewelry sticks to the magnet. If it does stick then it’s definitely not a precious metal. So, in this case, it would not be gold, platinum, or silver. Looking at the item and making sure there is not any discoloration or coating coming off. If this is the case, the item is likely plated and not real. Looking for brand names and hallmarks is also important. If you are looking at prestigious brands, such as Tiffany & Co, it should have their brand name stamped on the jewelry. The stamp should be crisp, straight, and very clear to read. Hallmarks such as 10k, 14k, 18k, or 416, 585, & 750 are also good indications that your item is most likely real. Having a trusted diamond certificate helps laboratories such as; GIA, EGL, and IGI, among others. This is a sure way to tell that your diamond is authentic. If you are still having doubts about your jewelry’s authenticity, you should have it appraised to put your mind at ease. At PMR, we have experts and complex machinery to accurately appraise your items.

There are many businesses that will buy all different kinds of jewelry. Most jewelry buyers will purchase precious metals and stones. At PMR we buy any jewelry made from gold, silver, sterling, and platinum. We buy designer jewelry, custom jewelry, and estate jewelry. We also frequently purchase many gemstones, pearls, and watches.

Yes, we do purchase broken jewelry.

We purchase sterling silver flatware/tea sets.