Serving the North Shore, IL and surrounding areas

A Clear & Fair Payout for Your Gold & Silver, Without the Pressure

Private, one-on-one appointments at your home or our Glenview, Illinois office.

Your items are tested and weighed right in front of you.

Receive a competitive offer and immediate payment on the spot.

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We Buy Gold, Silver, and Platinum in Nearly Any Form

If you're unsure what you have, that's what we're here for. We evaluate everything from fine jewelry and coins to broken chains and old silverware.

Gold & Platinum Jewelry

  • Unwanted or Outdated Rings
  • Broken Necklaces & Chains
  • Single Earrings
  • Bracelets & Charms
  • Class Rings & Wedding Bands
  • Dental Gold

Silver

Items

  • Sterling Silver Flatware & Serving Sets
  • Silver Coins & Bullion
  • Silver Jewelry
  • Candlesticks & Tea Sets

We Do Not Buy

  • Semi-Precious Stones (Turquoise, Onyx, etc.)
  • Silver-Plated Items
  • Costume Jewelry

Selling Your Valuables Shouldn't Feel Like a Gamble

At North Shore Precious Metals, we do things differently.

Other Online Buyers

You ship your valuables into the void with no transparency, risking lost items and waiting weeks for a check.

Local Jewelers

Their main business is reselling finished pieces, not giving you the best price for the raw metal itself.

Jewelry & Pawn Shops

Often give lowball offers in high-pressure environments, making you feel rushed and undervalued.

A Clear and Dignified Process, Built on Trust

Schedule Your Private Meeting

You choose the time and place that works for you. No waiting in line and no walk-ins means your appointment is completely confidential.

A Transparent Evaluation

Jim tests and weighs every item right in front of you, using a spectrometer for accuracy and explaining what he's doing every step of the way.

Receive Your Fair Offer

Based on the day's live market prices, you'll receive a competitive, no-pressure offer. You can accept it or take time to think; the choice is always yours.

Get Paid Immediately

Once you accept the offer, Jim writes you a check on the spot. No delays, no waiting, no hassle.

See What Your North Shore Neighbors Have Received

A high-value $13,600 cash payout from North Shore Precious Metals for heavy yellow gold jewelry, featuring a thick cuban link chain, a vintage horse ring, and solid gold bands.

$13,600.00

Recent Gold Buy
A massive pile of vintage sterling silver flatware, including ornate forks, spoons, and knives, evaluated for a $4,350 top-dollar cash payout at North Shore Precious Metals.

$4,350.00

Recent Silver Buy
A pile of scrap yellow gold jewelry, including broken ring settings, earrings, and gold links, resulting in a $4,300 cash payout at North Shore Precious Metals.

$4,300.00

Recent Gold Buy
An impressive $8,330 cash payout for heavy gold link chains, bracelets, and rings being weighed on a jeweler's scale at North Shore Precious Metals

$8,330.00

Recent Gold Buy
A heavy yellow gold rope chain and assorted gold pendants resulting in a $3,540 top-dollar cash payout from North Shore Precious Metals.

$3,540.00

Recent Gold Buy
A collection of sterling silver flatware, including ornate knives, forks, and serving spoons, sold for a $1,795 cash payout at North Shore Precious Metals.

$1,795.00

Recent Silver Buy
A massive $15,000 cash payout from North Shore Precious Metals for a heavy collection of scrap yellow gold, featuring class rings, wedding bands, bracelets, and a floral gold brooch.

$15,000.00

Recent Gold Buy
A collection of sterling silver flatware, including ornate spoons, forks, and a pierced serving piece, sold for a $586 cash payout.

$590.00

Recent Silver Buy
A customer's unwanted yellow gold jewelry, featuring geometric links and a silver-accented ring, which resulted in a $2,818 cash payout from North Shore Precious Metals.

$2,818.00

Recent Gold Buy

Trusted by People Just Like You

From a Trusted Dentist to Your Precious Metals Expert

Trust isn't built overnight. Before founding North Shore Precious Metals, Jim spent his career as a dentist where he learned that the most valuable asset is his clients' confidence in his integrity.

He knows your gold and silver are more than just metal; they’re part of your family's story. That’s why he created a different kind of precious metals experience: one built on transparency, where the relationship is always valued more than the transaction.

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