Baron Metals Refining

Baron Metals Refining deals in precious metals in Midtown’s jewelry district. On weekdays the sidewalks hum with buyers and sellers moving between assay labs and buyers of gold and silver by the ounce or bar. Assaying, refining, and private melt evaluations are all listed on the door plaque—no appointment necessary. Assay certificates accompany every transaction, large or small.

The spot sits at 37 W 47th St Booth 29, squeezed between diamond merchants and assay houses on a block where bullion and baubles change hands daily. They supply the standard weights, but will also weigh exotic pieces using smaller divisions if the item’s fineness isn’t immediately legible. After-hour drop-off lockers allow owners to bypass daytime foot traffic when bringing in material for testing.

Call the office at (917) 702-2939 to confirm current purity standards or to arrange a melt evaluation during off-peak hours. Find the counter directly on the map for walking directions, parking hints, or to preview the booth layout before you arrive: directions.