I went to Global Gold & Silver to purchase my girlfriend's engagement ring and I am extremely glad…read morethat I did so! When I first reached out to Oshri, he was very accommodating in finding a time that works for the both of us to meet in person at his office, I appreciate the hospitality and wanting to meet in person. He was very prepared for our appointment as he had tons of questions to ask me about the ring and diamond that I wanted so he could come with only the best diamonds. When I did arrive at his office, his admin staff was very kind and welcoming! Oshri sat down with me and didn't go into anything yet, without fully educating me on everything that goes into a diamond purchase. He took his valuable time to walk me through GIA certifications, diamond cuts, clarity, color and carat weight, along with other points of knowledge. He presented three fantastic options and even better value/price point and we ultimately landed on something that I knew in my gut, I just couldn't beat. I fell in love with the option! He was also patient with me and answered all of my questions for me. I'll be proposing to my girlfriend soon and I look forward to following up on this post with the results! HIGHLY RECCOMEND GLOBAL GOLD & SILVER!

Global Gold and Silver had excellent reviews and came up in a Perplexity search for selling vintage…read morejewelry. Oshri was pleasant and personable. He explained the process and gave us good advice on an unrelated jewelry issue. Others have commented that his prices were very good. We felt comfortable working with him and would do so again happily.

Wow! Found my new go-to repair and resize watch place!!…read more George was so sweet. My watch was huge-- he resized it perfectly for me. I was in and out in under 3 minutes. If you're looking for a great place on the UES, 100% go here!

This is my neighborhood go to for any watch batteries or strap adjustments. Great, fast, reasonably…read moreprice service and the owner is always very helpful and friendly. I once brought in a quartz omega that wasn't running well and he gave me the advice on winding and it worked! If you need a battery replaced or a strap repaired, this is your first stop!

I bought a AP and it was amazing. I would definitely do business with again the watch arrived on…read moretime and communication was excellent.

Hey, does anyone really know what time it is? Not when the…read morebatteries on my watch don't work.. Let's just say I let several watches functionality "tick" in the wrong direction! I researched where to go to get my batteries replaced here in Bay Ridge and found nice reviews for Global. I brought two watches to start with to ensure good battery replacement. I met with Elad who quickly repaired the batteries at reasonable cost. Additionally, I returned to sell some gold pieces that didn't fit and some I just don't wear and again was given great prices for selling. Global also sells jewelry such as some Tiffany pieces and other lovely gems. It's nice to know that there is a trusted local jeweler who can assist me with repairs, selling, etc. Elad is very professional and trustworthy. I highly recommend Global Gold and Silver.

I've never written a Yelp review. BUT, since I do not personally know anyone selling gold and who…read morecould thus benefit from my experience with American Gold Refinery I figured this would be as good a place as any to share it. I had two gold items to unload. The first was a substantial piece, the second a relative trifle. I concur with an earlier sentiment in these reviews. It is "absurd" that AGR does not have more positive reviews than it gets here. If you are in the tri-state area and selling gold or jewelry DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE but AGR. Do not waste your time or throw away your money with local jewelers. At the end of the day all those jewelers do is take your gold to AGR or other 47th Street refineries and pocket the difference between what they paid you and what AGR pays them. I shopped around two pieces at some local jewelers in Astoria. I'd rather talk in dollars than percentages so to avoid being too-too gauche I'll focus on the trifle piece I sold 4/14/2021. A 14k gold necklace, 1/2 an ounce. One local Astoria jeweler offered $215. Another offered $415. From the latter jeweler I came away thinking I could probably get $500 from AGR. I did. $500 for what one local jeweler offered less than 1/2 that amount. Local jewelers are almost always the middleman when buying gold. They buy it from you at a percentage less than the refineries would, then sell it to the refineries. American Gold Refinery, per its name, is the refinery. Some jewelers will take 15%, others in excess of 50%. AGR takes about 6-7%. Why would you sell anywhere else? The previous gold piece I sold to AGR was quite a bit more substantial. I had never sold gold before and was nervous about getting ripped off or taken advantage of. I was also just plain nervous all around letting go what could be called a family heirloom. Before settling on AGR I shopped this gold piece around to local jewelers. These encounters only stoked my anxieties. They played hard sell (hard buy?). Some of them yelled at me, increasing their buy offers only by double-digit figures every time I turned around to leave. Others chalantly offered prices I knew, from my research, were substantially less than the gold was worth. One even took my gold piece off to a place in his shop where I could not see it, a total no-no in this realm. I am so glad I chose AGR for that sale, and not solely because they paid so much more than the others offered. AGR treated me with respect, kindness, even curiosity about who I am and what I do. The transaction at AGR was conducted with 100% transparency. I believe the main person I worked with was named Arnold but AGR, if you are reading this, don't hate me if I'm wrong. Unlike that aforementioned local jeweler he made sure the gold piece was in my sight throughout the transaction. The cash was on hand for immediate payment. The local jewelers all told me I would have to come back later so they could get cash from their bank or arrange to have a check cut, or somesuch. It was enough to make me think it was some kind of setup. Paranoid, I know, but as a first-time gold seller can you blame me for being a little over-careful and anxious? Bottom line: If you are selling gold, silver, or jewelry in these parts do not go anywhere else but American Gold Refinery. I only wish I had more reason and opportunity to do business with them. Welcome to my first-ever Yelp review! Haha.

Great experience selling 2 of my gold chains today at AGR. Was greeted downstairs and showed up to…read morethe office. Was helped right away and walking out with cash in a few min. It was my first time selling gold jewelry and I didn't have time to stop into a bunch of places, so I went to 2 places in the diamond district with great reviews on Yelp (here and another). The other quoted me WAY lower and told me that he was giving me "pretty much 90%" when it was actually 42%. Matthew, the president of AGR, who happened to help me gave me a percentage that is considered an excellent offer. No bs, quick, straightforward service. Highly recommend.

This is my 3rd time selling my jewelry to them…read more World class experience every time! I usually deal with mike I think he's the owner. Great prices very fair .. mike is always nice and knowledgeable about the market and fair value. They explain to you how much things are worth.. show you the facts and give you a good offer. Would recommend him to anyone ... don't wait just call or go! The reviews speak for themselves. Thank you Mike. Keep it going.

I had some old 14k gold jewelry to sell (broken name chain from when I was a kid and a name plate…read morebracelet that I never wear) and didn't know where to start. TBH I've never sold jewelry before and pawn shops/ "we buy gold" establishments always give off a weird vibe so I avoid them. But I'm moving pretty far away and holding on to broken jewelry that I haven't worn in 20 years simply doesn't make sense so I decided I would sell it rather than risking it getting lost in the move. I've seen this place many times in passing so after seeing positive reviews (albeit from many Yelp newbies) I decided to stop by. Mike was personable and helpful. I did end up selling my pieces, he briefly explained the gold market and we chatted a bit about the jewelry and how he does business. He clearly cares about he does. Overall it was an easy, chill transaction. He shared he was offering $70/g but as it was explained to me: that can change and also depends on how much you're selling. I'm no expert. Did I do a lot of research? Not really. But Mike seemed genuine, wasn't pushy and didn't give off a "tryna get you" vibe. If you're looking to sell or even buy secondhand jewelry, I definitely recommend swinging by and chatting with Mike. Store wasn't busy on a Thursday, early afternoon.

very fast shipping with good communication, reasonably priced, definitely worth taking a look atread more

Jonathan - who is the person I've had taking care of me when I've visited - is truly a gentleman…read more He is very fair, very honest and truly empathetic with persons who're in difficulties and need to sell. The rates he applies are very fair. I know - because of many past experiences.

I have bought a total of 4 jewelry pieces from them and they have been friendly and professional…read moreevery time. I've found very unique pieces from them I cannot wait to shop there again! Thanks Jeff an Felix for the help!

Collectors is five stars in my book, they have great prices and their watches are very much as…read moredescribed Daniel is the best to work with and very helpful. I will be buying many more watches through them Thanks, Daniel, for all your help Robert N

Selling a treasured watch is never easy, especially one tied to a deeply personal chapter in your…read morelife. When I walked into Truval, I was carrying the weight of that decision. Shlomi, Connie, and the team met me with such kindness, patience, and genuine care that I found myself supported and seen. I had done my research and came in with what I believed was the highest offer I'd receive, but Truval surpassed it without hesitation. They honored the value of the piece and offered more than I asked, which spoke volumes about their fairness and integrity. They even introduced me to the jeweler purchasing my watch -- a talented, thoughtful, generous man who offered insight and encouragement during a moment that was both cathartic and emotional. The transaction itself was seamless, but the human experience, the grace, dignity, and empathy I was shown, will stay with me. Thank you, Truval, for turning a difficult moment into something unexpectedly healing.

Cordial enough owners but unfortunately y left with nad taste in my mouth, one if them said some of…read morethe metal in beacelet was not gold, which was 100% not true. Saying that felt like a cheap tactic of being cheated. I would never ever go there again.

I was looking to sell a broken jewelry and found Big Apple General Buyers on yelp so I decided to…read moregive them a shot. They accept walk-ins but it's probably better to call and make an appointment you're not waiting in line to be seen. Their office is conveniently located in midtown, building and office is secure. Dimitriy promptly greeted me and said he didn't want me to wait to be seen since I had an appointment (although they had few people waiting) which I really appreciated. He was friendly, professional, and honest- he presented a fair offer on my jewelry and explained how he reached that number. I didn't feel like he was low balling me or pressuring me to sell at all, It only took about 10 minutes and I left with a good impression of the company so I'll definitely be back to sell/ buy! Highly recommend checking them out (they're open on Saturday).

Very hospitable and friendly. They always have hats and I love that there is wine and coffee behind…read morethe counter. Truly a neighborhood gem! Highly recommend to all, stop by!

Very professional and trustworthy. Courteous front desk…read morestaff. Convenient doorman building location. I have patronized the business twice and would definitely recommend to a friend or colleague.

I stopped at Manhattan Buyers at 590 Fifth Avenue on Thursday, June 25th, 2026 to have a gold ring…read moreassessed. It was a very pleasant experience. The receptionists were kind and friendly and offered me water. I had the pleasure of consulting with Arthur. He was fair and gave me a good, honest deal. It was a comfortable setting and I felt confident sitting in an office to do business. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place as I had a positive experience.