Top prices paid for gold, silver, diamonds 1ct+, and Rolex
The Arthur Yates and Son showroom, South Tampa
A diamond and gold coin laid on velvet, ready to be appraised
A customer trying on an estate ring at our South Tampa counter
Family Owned · Est. 1947
Since 1947 · Third Generation

Tampa's heritage jeweler since 1947.

A third-generation family business — certified diamonds, pre-owned Rolex, fine estate jewelry, and the old-fashioned customer service that built our name.

Trusted heritage jeweler · South Tampa
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01Showcase

Estate, bridal, and certified
pieces from the bench.

Certified diamonds, pre-owned Rolex, fine estate jewelry, and custom commissions — at or below wholesale. Switch tabs to browse the showcase.

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~Three generations in South Tampa

Trusted jewelers,
family owned since 1947.

Arthur Yates and Son Jewelers has served Tampa as its heritage gold buyer since 1947. Now run by brothers Ron and David Yates with partner Dan Rodda, our third-generation shop specializes in certified diamonds, pre-owned Rolex, and fine estate jewelry — paired with old-fashioned customer service from our South Tampa showroom.

We are Tampa Bay's top buyer of scrap gold, silver coins, diamonds 1ct+, and Rolex watches — paying the area's best prices for single pieces or full estates. Our bench also handles expert jewelry and watch repair, custom design, and curated bridal and estate pieces at or below wholesale.

02Materials & Provenance

A chart of every metal
and stone we work in.

We source what we can see. Each metal is recycled or Fairmined; each stone is traceable back to the cutter, the mine, the river-bed. The proof travels with every piece.

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Au 750

Karat · 750

18K Yellow Gold

Fairmined, Colombia

02
Au 750

Karat · 750

18K Rose Gold

Recycled, U.S. refiner

03
Pt 950

Grade · 950

Platinum 950

Ethically sourced

04
Ag 925

Grade · 925

Sterling Silver

Recycled, U.S. refiner

05
0.36 ct · D

Brilliant cut

Diamond, VVS

Botswana, traced

06
1.12 ct

Beryl

Emerald

Muzo, Colombia

07
0.84 ct

Corundum

Ruby

Mogok, Myanmar

08
1.20 ct

Corundum

Sapphire

Ceylon, Sri Lanka

09
Ø 9 mm

Saltwater

South Sea Pearl

Polynesia

10
Ø 11 mm

Saltwater

Tahitian Pearl

Tahiti

11
polished

Chalcedony

Black Onyx

Hand-cut

12
carved

Iridescent

Mother of Pearl

Sustainable, Pacific

Each piece travels with its provenance certificate
Heritage gold buyer  ✦  Custom design  ✦  Estate jewelry  ✦  Bench repair  ✦ 

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From our customers

Honest, fair, and the kind

of shop Tampa still trusts.

4.8 ★ · 547 ReviewsBirdeye Reviews

The Yates family treat you

like family in return.

South TampaTampa Bay Customer

Best prices in Tampa Bay,

and a beautiful estate showcase.

Tampa, FLEstate Client

From our customers

Eleanor, South Tampa, FL

Verified customer

I've been bringing my jewelry to Arthur Yates for almost twenty years. Ron and David are honest, the repair work is excellent, and the estate showcase is something to see.

November 12, 2025

Hugo, Tampa, FL

Verified customer

Came in to sell some inherited gold and a few coins. Weighed in front of me, fair price, paid on the spot. Old-fashioned in the best way.

November 10, 2025

Amer, Tampa, FL

Verified customer

Had my grandmother's ring reset into something I'd actually wear. They listened, sketched, and the finished piece is beautiful.

November 10, 2025

Constance, Tampa, FL

Verified customer

If you're looking for an estate piece in Tampa Bay, this is the shop. Curated, fairly priced, no pressure at all.

November 03, 2025

Dario, Tampa, FL

Verified customer

Dropped off a pre-owned Rolex for service. They explained exactly what it needed, gave me a fair estimate, and it came back running perfectly.

October 30, 2025

Ivana, Tampa, FL

Verified customer

My favorite jeweler in Tampa. Family-run, honest, and they remember your name.

October 27, 2025

Dejan, Tampa, FL

Verified customer

Bought my wife's engagement ring here. Beautiful estate diamond at a price I couldn't believe.

September 08, 2025

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