Before moving to Nassau County from Elmhurst, Queens and starting his new business, Suraj Kumar had already struck gold. Working with his father in the family's Queens bodega as a teenager truly laid the groundwork for the business owner Suraj is today. He believes it's the integrity he learned as a child that allowed him to gain a loyal customer base for the business he founded as an adult, Long Island Gold Mine of Smithtown.
"I received most of my customer service skills while working with my father. I learned that customers must feel comfortable and confident,” says Suraj. “We do this by treating them right and giving them the best price."
LI Gold Mine is now very proud to announce they are a full service jewelry store, we now offer all phases of jewelry repair from the very minor to detailed restoration of estate pieces.  We also have a wide array of fine diamond and gemstone jewelry, and are custom designing engagement rings with hand selected diamonds. We are still gold buyers by the traditional sense, but now do it all. We do buy gold, silver, and platinum jewelry, diamonds, watches, bullion, U.S. coins, as well as silver flatware. "Please stop in to our new updated location to see first hand what we are all about, and what we have to offer."
Suraj and his staff do all of the testing and appraising right in front of the client. Items never leave the client's sight while they are being evaluated. The Gold Mine staff consists of Precious Metal Specialists, GIA Diamond Graduates, Fine Arts Specialists, Watch Buyers and Numismatic Coin Specialists. They only use registered scales and accurate testing measures.
They also understand that some pieces may hold sentimental value for clients. If the client wishes, the staff will try to auction the items instead of refining them in an effort to find them a new home.
"We care," says Suraj. "That's part of why our customers not only come back, but often send us referrals." Our friendly, courteous staff is always on hand to give personalized service to our customers.
The satisfied clients of Long Island Gold Mine are quick to agree about the level of service:
"They handled my things with care and were very polite," said Marie, a recent customer. "I was very happy with the outcome and look forward to seeing them again."
In addition, LI Gold Mine carries a full line of unique jewelry including rings, necklaces and earrings, at very reasonable prices.
For customer service that's as good as gold, visit Suraj Kumar and the friendly staff of LI Gold Mine! Located at 135 W. Main Street in Smithtown. For more information call 631-656-0690 or visit the website at www.ligoldmine.com. You can find our location easily on google maps, as well as read client reviews, simply search LI Gold Mine.