Precious Metals Refining for Jewelers

As the demand for precious metals continues to rise, jewelers have a unique opportunity to capitalize on the value of their gold, silver, and other valuable metal scrap. At Elemetal, we provide industry-leading refining services designed to help you maximize returns with transparent pricing and the industry’s fastest turnaround times – powered by our 45+ locations nationwide. Our processes are designed to make refining better and to partner with you to maximize the value of your precious metals business.

Types of Jewelry We Accept

Elemetal specializes in recycling a diverse range of jewelry, offering comprehensive recovery services to jewelers. We handle a variety of jewelry types to ensure efficient recycling and maximize the value of your precious metals.

Gold Jewelry: We accept all types of karat gold items, from engagement rings and wedding bands to gold watches and necklaces. We also process gold earrings, bracelets, brooches, and even dental gold and alloys.

Silver Jewelry: Our services extend to all forms of sterling silver jewelry, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, as well as sterling silver flatware and hollowware. We also manage silver scrap and silver-oxide watch batteries.

Platinum Jewelry: Elemetal recycles all platinum jewelry, including engagement rings, wedding bands, and other platinum accessories. We also handle industrial platinum from sources like thermocouple wires and medical or lab equipment.

Palladium Jewelry: We process all forms of palladium jewelry, including rings, earrings, and bracelets, as well as palladium from dental scrap and other industrial sources.

Stone Removal Services

Stone Removal: Elemetal offers gemstone removal services on gold and platinum jewelry for diamonds and precious stones of all types. Optional diamond-bidding services are available for all stone removal lots.

Sweeps: We can also provide your business commercial recovery service on burnables including refining of floor sweeps, bench sweeps, polishings, filters, and sink collections.

Jewelry Store for Precious Metals Refining

A Refiner That Jewelers Trust

With over 45 locations nationwide and thousands of satisfied customers, Elemetal has built its name on trust in the precious metals industry. At Elemetal, each location is staffed by the person who handles your metal personally. No middlemen, no sales rep, just real customer service & results.

Highest Industry Payouts

Elemetal leverages its nationwide presence to offer pawn brokers the highest returns on precious metal scrap, the tightest spreads on bullion, and liquidity unmatched by any other refiner in the United States. With our extensive network, we ensure that our customers receive the most competitive pricing and fast, hassle-free payments. Whether you’re selling scrap or trading bullion, Elemetal provides the financial strength and market access to maximize your business's profits.

How To Sell Scrap Jewelry

Selling your precious metal scrap has never been easier with Elemetal. Our convenient and reliable services ensure that you can maximize the value of your gold, silver, platinum, and palladium scrap with minimal hassle and maximum upside. Whether you’re a jeweler looking to recycle old inventory, or a business seeking an efficient solution to refining, Elemetal offers several ways to work with us, ensuring you get the best returns on your scrap jewelry.

Drop-Off Refining at Elemetal Locations

With walk-in service, Elemetal makes it simple for you to drop off your refining lot and receive payment for karat scrap, sterling silver, or bullion products in one to two hours or less.

  • With walk-in service, you can drop off your refining lot and have payment for karat scrap, sterling silver, or bullion products in one to two hours or less

  • Find a location near you

  • Optional: To lock in a specific spot price prior to drop-off, call our customer service department at 1-469-522-1111

  • Bring your refining lot to your nearest location

  • Locations are open to service your refining needs 9:00-5:00 (Monday-Friday)

Enroll in Elemetal Express Shipping

Elemetal’s Express Shipping option makes it even more convenient for you to send in your scrap for refining, while ensuring a safe and secure experience.

  • Step 1: Fill out the Elemetal business application

  • Step 2: Upon approval, call Customer Service (1-469-522-1111) to have our representatives create and email you a digitized Packing Form and provide complementary shipping supplies

  • Optional: Let Customer Service know if you’d like to lock in your spot price prior to shipping

  • Step 3: Elemetal will request a carrier pick-up from your retail or office location on your behalf at a time you specify

  • Step 4: Your package will be sent safely and securely with complimentary insurance

Shipping Refining to Elemetal Headquarters (Self-Service)

For jewelers who prefer a self-service option, Elemetal allows you to ship your refining lot directly to our headquarters.

Elemetal

10720 Composite Dr. 


Dallas, TX 75220

Maximize Your Scrap Value With Flexible Settlement Options

At Elemetal, we understand that every jeweler has different needs when it comes to how they price and receive payment for their scrap metal. That's why we offer flexible price and payment methods that allow you to choose the best option for your business. Whether you prefer to lock in a price ahead of time, price your metal on the spot, or have a future spot price option, we’ve got you covered. Our goal is to provide you with the maximum value, tailored to fit your specific business requirements.

Here are the available options for pricing and settling your scrap metal:

  • Spot price for refined metals

  • Call up to five business days in advance to lock in your price

  • Price metal at the time of check-in for walk-ins

  • Price metal at the time of check-in for mail-ins

  • Credit metal to consignment (pool account), which allows you to price it at a future spot price

  • Price metal on the second London fix on the day following settlement

Elemetal offers several payment methods to ensure that you can receive your funds in the most convenient way possible:

  • Trade for any of our “bullion products” with Elemetal’s Bullion Group

  • Receive an ACH (direct deposit) directly into your bank account

  • Receive a Wire transfer for immediate fund transfer

  • Metal exchange for fine gold/silver grain or kilo bars

Buy Wholesale Gold Grain & Silver Grain

Explore one of the USA's largest wholesale bullion selections at Elemetal, specializing in fine gold and silver grains preferred by jewelers and artisans. Our inventory includes high-quality 24K fine gold grain and finely minted silver, available in various sizes suitable for detailed craftsmanship and jewelry making. 

As a customer, you benefit from direct access to Elemetal minted bullion, avoiding the high fees and markups typical of distributed products. Our secure trading platform guarantees transaction safety, while our efficient fulfillment services ensure your operations are streamlined. Partner with Elemetal to refine your inventory and meet customer demand with precision and ease.

Why Choose Elemetal for Your Precious Metals?

Our advanced refining techniques ensure the highest levels of purity and accuracy, maximizing the value of your jewelry scrap. Elemetal is committed to providing the fastest and most reliable services with competitive settlements, making us the preferred choice for jewelers nationwide. Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless and rewarding refining experience.

Client Support and Transaction Transparency

Elemetal offers the industry’s most competitive payouts for precious metals. As a business-to-business refiner ONLY, we do not compete with our customers. For quotes on all metals, contact our commercial refining sales department at 1-800-889-0396.

Frequently Asked Questions About Precious Metals Refining

  • Elemetal does not have strict refining minimums or maximums, allowing jewelers of all sizes to benefit from our services.

  • To start refining with Elemetal, simply complete the business application and contact our customer service team for further assistance.

  • Elemetal calculates value based on the current market spot price of the metals being refined, with payment made according to the agreed-upon terms.

  • For further questions or inquiries, you can contact Elemetal through our customer service line at 1-469-522-1111 or visit our website for more information. 

Looking for a precious metals refining near you?

Elemetal is America's largest precious metals refiner with over 45 locations across the United States. We specialize in providing liquidity to the precious metals bullion industry, providing privately-minted products and the best selection of sovereign, secondary gold & silver products nationwide.

Find a wholesale bullion dealer near you today!