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500+ CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

At Jewelry, Diamonds & Coins in Algonquin, our team prides itself on operating a business with integrity and respect. It’s one of the reasons we have amassed 500+ reviews regarding buying and selling coins, jewelry & diamonds.

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Whether you’re looking to buy or sell gold & silver, our no-nonsense experts are here to help.

Tatyana Miller
Tatyana Miller
17:21 26 Mar 21
Not many places left who do business like that! Albert is very friendly and will take time to answer every question you... have to make you feel comfortable to be his customer. He is very knowledgeable and experienced and will share his knowledge with others. I learned so much from him! He loves his job and proud to show his wonderful work and educate his customers. I appreciated his honestly, he is definitely very trustworthy.With no doubt, I will come back and recommend this place to others to visit.Thank you so much for your hard work and pleasant experience, Albert and John!read more
Chad Choban
Chad Choban
17:14 19 Mar 21
Friendly staff... helpful in answering questions from a “new to precious metals” point of view that I’m coming from. ... Really lucked out in having a place like this, with helpful owner/staff so close. Would recommend to everyone.read more
Marsha Davis
Marsha Davis
20:14 17 Mar 21
We have been to Gold and Jewelry Direct quite a few times. Each time we received excellent and friendly service. We... have sold gold and have purchased diamond stud earrings as well as had rings enlarged and had those tiny balls installed in them so the rings won't twist on the finger. Albert gave us some great ideas and each time we walked away happy and delighted with our purchases, I think you will too!read more
Ken Andresen
Ken Andresen
00:38 12 Feb 21
Albert is friendly and runs a good business. He offers valuable information as well as good advice, not just products.... These are the type of businesses and owners that we need to be supporting and encouraging to remain open in order to strengthen our communities.read more
Matthew Rich
Matthew Rich
16:56 02 Feb 21
I called ahead to ensure the shop wanted to purchase some silver coins from me. The owner was pleasant and gave me a... great price. I drove over in the afternoon and we did sale. Couldn't have been more pleased with the transaction. He delivered to his price and is a man of his word. I appreciate the honesty and quick sale. I'll be back for sure.read more
Chicago Traveler
Chicago Traveler
19:10 01 Feb 21
Aneta was really knowledgeable about his stuff. He was open about my buying options. Gave me a very good quote and the... whole process was very smooth and courteous. Definitely recommend.read more
Chris Prescott
Chris Prescott
08:06 28 Jan 21
Over the weekend I sold several Gold American Eagles to the Gold and Jewelry Direct shop. I was very happy with how... fast they completed the sale and the premium over spot they offered. They are friendly and reasonably price, I definitely will be back.read more
D. L.
D. L.
20:17 25 Jan 21
The owner, Albert is very honest and forthcoming about the best precious metals to invest in. Some dealers can have an... elitist attitude and disregard you as a customer if you aren't throwing down $10k on coins & bullion. I have purchased silver at many different places over the years, but this is the best. The owner & staff will treat you with respect & give you the best deal they can. Each time I've been in, they have gone the extra mile and I cannot recommend them enough!read more
tanner martin
tanner martin
22:02 03 Dec 20
Extremely professional business. Was able to walk in and get a great price for the gold that I was selling. They took... the guess work out of searching for a place to sell my gold jewelry by offering a terrific value for what I had. Will 100% return to this establishment in the future for any selling or purchasing needs. The owner was very professional, and made sure that I was getting the best value possible.read more
Jerrar Ingalls
Jerrar Ingalls
01:40 16 Nov 20
Owner was gracious enough to offer advice on buying gold and silver but was not pushy at all. Took the time to show me... the items in store. Very pleasant experience and got very competitive price on the gold bar better than apmex. Will be back. Pleasure doing businessread more
Kevin Emmert
Kevin Emmert
17:22 24 Oct 20
Best place I have been to in a long time for buying/selling of gold and silver. Albert is very knowledgeable and very... fair. This place will offer you the most reasonable price around for purchase, trade, or selling jewelry and precious medals.read more
Zack Adam
Zack Adam
22:19 08 Oct 20
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Vikki Broaddus
Vikki Broaddus
20:52 05 Sep 20
If you are looking for jewelry repair, buying or selling jewelry or coins...this is the place to go. Albert is very... honest, pleasant and patient. I love my jewelry and like most people wear it until it needs repair, then it sits in the jewelry box not being used. I had a few pieces that needed work... rings and a bracelet. I also had a diamond and tanzanite I wanted mounted for pendants, they custom made the diamond pendant and I'm delighted with the tanzanite pendant as well. The rings needed new stones and they were reworked and now are beautiful. All of the work I have had done has been repaired or re-worked within a week and Albert has very reasonable prices. I also purchased a beautiful locket pendant from his large selection of jewelry, now the task is to find some earrings to go with it! Needless to say, I will definitely be back!read more
Scorpio Crypto
Scorpio Crypto
19:41 31 May 20
I drove a long distance to trade in some American silver Eagles and even though some had a little markings and stuff on... the coins and Albert gave me what he said even with some coins having some marks on them, excellent place to buy and sell silver gold and any types of jewelry.read more
Kenneth  Gullickson
Kenneth Gullickson
20:43 05 May 20
Wonderful service, honest prices, and a beautiful selection of jewelry. Albert takes a personal approach to your needs.... He's trustworthy, very knowledgeable, and exceptional professional.read more
Cary B
Cary B
15:56 01 May 20
The owner Albert is very professional and very knowledgeable. He is very good to work with and takes a lot of time to... answer any questions you have. His prices are good and I have purchased from him on 6 occasions. I have been very happy.read more
Carolyn Z
Carolyn Z
16:08 31 Jan 20
Had the pleasure of meeting Albert and Jon. I had many old coins for them and was very pleased with how much they paid... me for them!! They are very knowledgeable, helpful and kind. They also answered my questions on other old, vintage items I had. I'm so glad to have met them. Very good business people!!read more
johanna m
johanna m
20:53 27 Jan 20
Over the Christmas holiday I had occasion to shop in the recently re-established “Old Town Algonquin”. One of the... highlights of the shopping trip was Gold and Jewelry Direct. I did not expect Algonquin to have a jewelry store with such high end merchandise. The inventory is lovely and the customer service is outstanding. I was a little overwhelmed by all of the beautiful jewelry, but Albert was able to make a few suggestions and show me some specific items and I was able to pick out the perfect bracelet.read more
Vito Orave
Vito Orave
20:28 27 Jan 20
Fantastic deal on a watch I purchased. Price was great and service even better. Extremely pleased with the transaction!
Kathryn Pallum
Kathryn Pallum
22:46 22 Jan 20
Had a truly great experience. Albert and Jon went thru all my old gold jewelry. I was very pleasantly surprised with... the high cash offer i had received. To me it was all old junk i inherited and never used. They also have a great selection on jewelry. I will definitely send my husband here for my next gift! Thank you!read more
Karla Czajkowski
Karla Czajkowski
19:14 16 Jan 20
I had a wonderful experience at Gold and Jewelry Direct. They are extremely helpful and beyond fair with their prices.... I had a hard time parting with some of my jewelry but they did help me understand it from a more, comfortable & logical way. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Albert. He was very professional but also made you feel like family ? very good establishment overall. I highly recommend this place!read more
Jason Retzlaff
Jason Retzlaff
20:26 14 Jan 20
These guys are top notch! If you need to sell some gold or precious items, this is the place to do it. I shopped around... the area and they gave me hands down the best deal for my scrap gold jewelry.read more
Izzy Cruz
Izzy Cruz
17:01 11 Jan 20
Recently, I went in for a ring sizing because a ring of mine was too big. Albert and Jonathan were extremely... accommodating and contacted me as soon as the ring was ready for pick up (less than a week)!! Super impressed and the service was great. My ring now fits perfectly and looks amazing!read more
Sarah Winkelmann
Sarah Winkelmann
00:46 11 Jan 20
My husband and I had a great experience at Gold and Jewelry Direct. Albert the owner showed my husband so many... beautiful options and really understood exactly what he was looking for. We ended up with a beautiful and timeless necklace that I get complimented on daily. The professionalism, outstanding customer service, and quality of the pieces will definitely make Gold and Jewelry Direct our go-to Jeweler!read more
Greg C
Greg C
23:03 09 Jan 20
The owner (Albert) is a great person to do business with. I have purchased gold coins from him on two separate... occasions. He takes a lot of time explaining everything you need to know about making your purchase. He is a very friendly person. His price on the coins was less than I could find anywhere else in the Chicago land area. I am very happy I found his store.read more
Oblivious Art
Oblivious Art
20:39 29 Dec 19
Professional work, at good prices and speeds. The owner is cool, and their inventory is solid. You can't go wrong.
Dawn Mpistolarides
Dawn Mpistolarides
18:05 12 Dec 19
From the moment I spoke with them on the phone they were very pleasant. When I walked in I was overwhelmed with their... kindness, knowledge and thoughtfulness. I spoke of my friend needing to sell his gold to pay for medical bills and to get treatment for his illnesses. Albert reached out to me and was so nice and genuine. He listened and purchased the gold giving us a great price. I will be forever grateful and my friend will be as well. The friendliness and warmth I felt walking in those doors was truly a blessing. They made you feel comfortable and I found them to be honest people which can be very hard to find nowadays. Go and see for yourself! They also have beautiful jewelry at reasonable prices that I will definitely be going back for one day soon! The best place to sell and buy!read more
Kristine   Speed
Kristine Speed
02:10 29 Nov 19
We have purchased two gorgeous, and flawless rings from Albert and Jon over the past couple years, and many other... pieces as well! Service is outstanding, and they are both very knowledgable about the pieces they carry and buy. I highly recommend them for all of your jewelry needs. Will definitely be a repeat customer for many years to come!read more
Edwin Mena
Edwin Mena
20:18 27 Nov 19
Very helpful, the both guys gave me an amazing deal on the jewelry that was brought into their shop. I highly recommend... them !!! They also know how to speak respectfully and kindly to their customers like I said highly recommend them!! 5/5 stars!!!read more
Greg Nowak
Greg Nowak
22:37 21 Nov 19
The best place for all your jewelry needs. Knowledge staff, wide selection and great prices. Highly recommend and... will definitely be a returning customer.read more
J Marinelli
J Marinelli
16:45 21 Nov 19
First time visiting a wholesale jewelry and coin store. Pleasantly surprised by two welcoming and knowledgeable... people. Albert has 40 years of experience in coins and gold and Jon were very fair in our exchange. I had previously researched the values for the coins I had and was very happy that Albert had given me pretty close to exactly what the current values were that I had found on the internet. Highly recommend this shop for purchases or sales of fine jewelry or gold.read more
Jeff Janz
Jeff Janz
00:16 21 Nov 19
I know something about the business. The 3 C's etc. Wedding sets, melt downs and weights. He will give you TEN CENTS ON... THE DOLLAR.read more
Jeremy Macklem
Jeremy Macklem
19:04 17 Nov 19
Albert is the most professional jeweler I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. Honest and to the point. I will do... all of my business with this gentleman. Christmas is coming!read more
Alyssa Marie
Alyssa Marie
15:38 22 Oct 19
This is by far the best place to sell any of your jewelry, gold or coins. Especially if your looking to get the... greatest value. The workers were very nice generous, I'll definitely go back there. Highly recommendread more
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Truly do pay the highest for silver coins. I had amassed a large collection over past 20 years. It was my time to part so I could help pay for my daughters college. Albert took great care of me and paid me the highest. Thanks.

IVAN, Algonuin

Had great experience. Really know their stuff about coins. I had a massed large collection over the years and due to recent circumstances I finally had to part ways with all my coins. Albert really helped me out and paid me great. Would recommend him to anyone.

MICHAEL, Crystal Lake

Sold my coin collection to Gold and jewelry direct. Silver and gold graded and raw bullion. The payout was more then other shop offered by 8%  on gold 11% on silver.

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Good Experience. We had a bag full of silver coins from an estate sale. Unsure of what it might be worth, we selected this shop because of the reviews and my phone conversation with Peter. He was patient, knowledgeable with no pressure to sell. It was a lot to sort through. He took his time explaining which coins had silver content and which coins did not. Turns out we didn’t have many coins with silver, but In return for his patience/time I’m paying it forward and giving him 5 stars. Thanks Peter!

~ Paula T.  |  South Elgin, IL
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Loved these guys. Down to earth, polite and fair. On a recommendation from a neighbor we brought in a gold bracelet and diamond ring to sell. I was happy with price they offered. Although the closer for me was the low pressure climate to sell. It was nice to deal with someone sincere. Agree with the comment below and would totally recommend. Thumbs up!

~ Maggie R.  |  Crystal Lake, IL
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Sold my diamond ring here. Got an excellent price. Got low balled at few places before. They are great to work with. Explained a lot of information for my diamond before i sold. I am very happy with my experience here. Thanks guys.

~ Amy S.  |  Algonquin, IL
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Pay true value for gold. Payed more than anyone else and didn’t try to make up weird excuses like the other guys. If you want all your money and a pleasant, hassle-free experience when selling your precious metals, then by all means come to Gold & Jewelry Direct.

~ Sharon P.  |  Algonquin, IL
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The client support at gold & jewelry direct was Amazing. Everyone was very beneficial when we were looking for my fiancees ring. They made the experience so easy and fun with their selection and price range. I would suggest them. Thanks Gold & Jewelry Direct.

~ Eric M.  |  Algonquin, IL
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Love this place! I’ve purchased a few diamond pieces for myself over the past years. And I wanted to do something custom with my own ideas. So I came in to ask them. Albert and Jon were great! They talked to me for a while and got every detail down I wanted on my ring. I came back few weeks later when it was done and it was beyond great! I love it. I have never been this happy! Thank you guys so much!

~ Valerie Simone

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If you are looking to buy or sell jewelry, Gold & Jewelry Direct is the only place to go. I have been collecting jewelry for 20 years and I often sell older pieces to upgrade to new and better pieces so I know my stuff when it comes to jewelry. I only wish I knew about Gold & Jewelry Direct when I first started collecting. Bottom line, you get the best prices from these guys whether you are buying or selling. One recent purchase I made at Gold & Jewelry Direct was appraised by a gemologist at 12 times my purchase price !!!!! These guys are honest and I trust them and they will be the only place I go from now on.

~ Linda C.

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I have been doing business with Gold & Jewelry Direct for few years now. And they are great. I have a great silver & gold coin portfolio because of their help. I even purchased few diamond jewelry pieces for my wife. Very reputable place!

~ Robert Billings

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Recently had a custom piece done. The piece turned out fantastic. They do it in very good time frame. And also got it done for a EVEN better price!

~ Bobby M.

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Pay top dollar for gold. I’ve been selling gold to them for past couple years. I sold my wife’s and mine broken and unused jewelry. I also buy jewelry from auctions and estates and sell it all to Gold & Jewelry Direct. They are always paying me the best, are very pleasant and are open very long hours so no matter when I have to sell, I can. Thanks!!

~ Bonnietheone87

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I needed to unload a diamond engagement ring and wedding band, and have been trying to sell on my own for a couple years. I called Gold & Jewelry Direct to see if they would want to buy it. I got more than I expected for the wedding band, I also brought in a necklace that I didn’t think they would be interested in and they gave me a good price for that too. The whole process only took like 20 mins! I would definitely sell to them again. Very professional and reputable place. Thanks!

~ Vikkib

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Amazing customer service. Called beforehand to ask few questions. They were great. Then they told me if I’d like to set up a special appointment because I had a large amount of coins to sell. I came in the environment is nice and friendly. I sold them my fathers old coin collection. They even gave me few gifts for the kids. GREAT PLACE! RECOMMEND!!!

~ tara r.

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Albert was wonderful to work with! He was knowledgeable and provided “just enough” guidance to help us decide on the perfect diamond ring. After months of being unsuccessful in our search for the perfect one, Albert was able to show us exactly what we were looking for and make a decision in ONE DAY! He picked up on my style within minutes of meeting and was very responsive to all of our questions concerning budget.

~ natalia b.

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Amazing customer service. Called beforehand to ask few questions. They were great. Then they told me if I’d like to set up a special appointment because I had a large amount of coins to sell. I came in the environment is nice and friendly. I sold them my fathers old coin collection. They even gave me few gifts for the kids. GREAT PLACE! RECOMMEND!!!

~ tara r.

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I have shopped in a lot of fine jewelery stores in a lot of different states over the years and I have never had a better experience. From the moment I step foot in the front door I have always been treated as though I was the only customer there, regardless of how much I spend. I would put them among the best of the best anywhere. They are the most knowledgable and have a Superior product. I have never found them to be rude, distracted or overpriced. If you want the best and something to be truely proud of then buy it from them.

~ amanda s.

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They do great custom work. Got it priced out at few locations. They were fraction of the cost and got it done in half the time as the others told me i would have to wait. My fiancee loves her ring! We couldn’t be more satisfied.

~ Ronnie J.

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Sold my large silver eagle collection and got paid more than everyone in the area!!! super grateful!

~ levi819

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I came to Gold & Jewerly Direct wanting a personal experience without the added stress of commercial retail jewerly salesman pressuring me to make hasty decisions regarding buying my fiance’s engagement ring. They took her time finding the perfect stone for me at the price I needed. They refused to allow sub-par diamonds to even be considered in presenting to their clients. They educated me on diamond grading and why prices Can vary so drastically.

Put simply Gold & Jewerly Direct made buying an engagement ring more relaxed than I thought possible. I am confident that I gave my Fiance the very best ring I could get. I strongly recommend Gold & Jewerly Direct for any tape of jewerly, but espacially diamonds.

~ john

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