About Us
For nearly 30 years, Precious Metal Refining Services has been refining precious metals for jewelry stores and pawnshops that generate precious metal scrap. We are now offering our refining services to you, the general public. Economic conditions have created the need for the general public to sell unwanted gold jewelry, dental scrap and other precious metals for needed cash. We recognize the economic need and are now offering our refining services directly to you! Turn your un-wanted jewelry into cash!
Selling your personal valuables is just that – personal. Why risk the embarrassment of being seen at local jewelry stores or pawnshops? These retail stores sell your items to us for refining, so working with us directly cuts out the middleman and increases your cash return!
Precious Metal Refining Services pays you the highest prices for your unwanted jewelry, gold, dental gold, silver, and precious metals!* Guaranteed! You will receive up to 95% of the actual value of your precious metal scrap!
The service we provide is safe and insured. If you are not fully satisfied with the payment we offer, you will have five business days from the date on our check for full refund! Your item(s) will be returned to you within 10 days!
*Our marketplace valuation of your item(s) is based on the daily gold, silver and platinum prices in addition to the quality and quantity of your material and analytical criteria.
Getting Started
We offer two easy options!
Option 1:
Take advantage of our free mail-in program and we’ll mail you your check just 24 hours after receiving and evaluating your unwanted precious metals. It’s as easy as 1–2–3.
1) Simply click here to fill out our Valued Customer Form. Request a mail-in package in the comment box, and we will mail you a secure, postage paid envelope along with your customer form and tracking number.
2) Next fill out the form, that you will receive in the pre-paid envelope you have requested. Place the form with your items within the enclosed envelope, seal the envelope and mail. Postage is pre-paid.
3) We will issue you a check within 24 hours of receiving your items. Keep in mind that we rely on the U.S. Postal Service for receipt of your items. Delivery can take some time depending on your proximity to Precious Metal Refining Services. Although we are committed to processing and paying for your items within 24 hours after receiving your valuables, please allow up to
10 business days for your valuables to reach our facility.
Thank you giving us the opportunity to serve you and to add you to our thousands of satisfied customers. Over the years, they have collectively received millions of dollars for their precious metals recovered and refined.
We can arrange for faster payment for a nominal fee.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call toll-free at 1-800-323-9785 ext. 12.
Option 2:
Come to our office in Barrington, Illinois for a confidential transaction and leave with a check. Simple and easy. Our office is located at 1531 S. Grove Avenue, Suite 104, Barrington, IL 60010. For a convenient downloadable map simply click here.
What We Buy
Precious Metal Refining Services pays you the highest prices for your jewelry, gold, silver and precious metals. Just a sample of items that may be of value include: jewelry, necklaces, mountings, gold, silver, platinum, palladium, chains, charms, bracelets, earrings, cufflinks, rings, and dental gold. Anything made of precious metal has value regardless of its condition. There is no need to repair or clean your jewelry.
The value of your gold increases with the purity and weight of your items. Gold is typically identified by karat markings on your jewelry. Examples include: 8kt, 9kt, 10kt, 14kt, 18kt, 22kt, and 24kt. The higher the number the greater the value of your gold. Karat content is a percentage of 24kt gold. 10kt is 41.6% gold, and 18kt is 75% gold, etc.
Silver is marked STERLING, .925 or Silver.
Platinum is marked .950 or PLAT.
Unlike our competitors, you receive value for ALL precious metals contained within your valuables: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium!
Please Do Not Send
Unfortunately, Precious Metal Refining Services will not accept the following:
Costume Jewelry
Costume Jewelry is typically coated in gold and does not have enough precious metal content for refining. Typically, items marked 1/10 GF indicate Costume Jewelry.
Gemstones
Gemstones are typically mounted on precious metals that have value to Precious Metal Refining Services. However, the gemstone is not considered in determining the value of your jewelry.
Silver Plated
Silver Plated items are coated with silver and does not have enough precious metal content for refining. While Sterling Silver is high enough in purity to send us for refining.
If you have questions regarding the value of your jewelry, please call us toll free at: 800-323-9785 ext. 12.
Highest Prices Paid
Precious Metal Refining Services pays you the highest prices for your jewelry, gold, dental gold, silver, and precious metals! Guaranteed! Our marketplace valuation of your items are based on the daily gold, silver, palladium and platinum prices. Precious Metal Refining Services will pay you up to 95% of the value in conjunction with the total quality of your items, regardless of volume received! No minimum values required. Guaranteed!
And, unlike our competitors, you receive value for ALL precious metals contained within your valuables: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium!
Our Guarantee
Precious Metal Refining Services pays you the highest prices for your jewelry, gold, dental gold, silver, and precious metals! Guaranteed! We pay up to 95% of the true value of your precious metals!
The service we provide is safe and insured. And if you are not fully satisfied with the payment we offer, you will have five business days, from the date on our check, to return it for full refund AND return of your items within 10 days!
If you have questions regarding the value of your jewelry, please call us toll free at: 800-323-9785, ext. 12 to speak to one of our customer service representatives.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Retail and Mailing Address:
PMRS (Precious Metal Refining Services, Inc.)
1531 S. Grove Avenue, Suite 104
Barrington, IL 60010-9977
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9 am - 5 pm (Central Standard Time)
Toll Free Telephone:
1-800/323-9785 ext. 12
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