REFINING CUSTOMERS - Due to the current influx of precious metal pricing, our standard lead time has increased by 3 business days. Please allow 6 business days for refining clean scrap and 13 business days for stone removal and/or sweeps.

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Diamond Melee Purchasing

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We will buy your Diamonds and Precious Metals and we’ll offer the BEST PRICES! No matter what the quality or the quantity! We buy breakouts, melees, all stone sizes, any shape, quality, chipped or broken. AND, we will pay the highest prices for your stones.

Why Sell Us Your Diamonds?

For generations, jewelers and pawnbrokers have trusted and relied on Hoover & Strong to buy their scrap precious metals at the highest prices. We have worked hard to maintain our reputation and will continue to do so as we celebrate over a century in the manufacturing and refining business! You have trusted our expertise and customer service for many years. Now you can trust us with your precious stones as well!-- No minimum, no obligation purchase quotes are usually available within 24 hours

• No minimum, no obligation purchase quotes are usually available within 24 hours • Free evaluations • No minimum carat requirement


Chemical Stone Removal

Removing diamonds from gold, platinum or palladium channel, pave and cluster settings can be a time-consuming process, often resulting in significant breakage. Our state-of-the-art chemical processing facility is able to remove your diamonds quickly and safely.*

STONE REMOVAL IS FREE ON GOLD when the fine metal recovered is AT LEAST 5 oz. ($75 charge for less than 5 oz.)

Please Note: • Stone removal lots must be separate from non-stone lots or additional charges may apply • Platinum stone removals require extra lead time

*Pearls, opals, colored and synthetic stones usually undergo color changes, chipping and cracking and may not be recovered. We do not offer stone removal from silver.


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CZ Frosting - The Easy Way to Separate CZs from Diamonds!

During this chemical process, the CZs in the parcel get etched (similar to etched glass) and therefore are easily detectable and separable from the diamonds in the parcel. This process is safe for diamonds, but does affect colored gemstones and could permanently damage them. Make sure to have any valuable gemstones removed from your parcel before sending them in.

Pricing

  • CZ frosting is $50 per parcel. This fee will be added to your refining charge. (Fee includes the CZ frosting only). Pricing is for lots up to 1000.00ct. Larger lots will be priced individually.
  • CZ Separation - This service, which is done after the frosting, will be charged at $1 per carat.
  • Colored Stones Separation - Since the CZ frosting process can permanently damage colored gemstones, we can separate the colored gemstones before the CZ frosting process. Charge for this service is $25.

Lab-Grown Diamonds Screening

We can help you separate Lab Grown Diamonds from Natural Diamonds in your melee parcels and jewelry items. Lab grown diamonds have gained popularity in recent years. While they present a great cost-effective alternative to natural diamonds, it is crucial they are identified and disclosed to the consumers when sold. If you are accepting diamond jewelry through upgrades or buy them outright from consumers, the items you buy may feature lab grown diamonds. It is your responsibility to make sure you identify any lab grown diamonds before resale, and we’re here to help!

Our lab grown detection process is quick and reliable and it allows us to detect both CVD and HPHT grown diamonds. The process is safe for all diamonds and precious metals and doesn’t involve any chemicals. To learn more about our lab grown screening service, call 1-800-759-9997, ext. 164

Pricing for Lab Grown Screening: Diamond Parcel - 0 - 50 carats total weight - $49 per parcel Diamond Parcel - 50 - 100 carats total weight - $79 per parcel Jewelry item set with 5 stones or less - $5 per item Jewelry item set with 5-50 stones - $10 per item Diamond parcel over 100 carats or jewelry item set with over 50 stones - priced upon review


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Stone Setting Services

We offer a wide range of stone setting services, with expertise in all types of setting styles. From a simple four prong to the most difficult Micro-pave, our years of experience and dedication are unparalleled. Our trained setters are ready to help with all your stone setting needs, including prong, bezel, channel, burnish, pave and more.

We can set and finish your jewelry with your stones or with ours. For additional information, call our customer service department at 1-800-759-9997.


Questions?
CLICK HEREfor our frequently asked questions or contact one of our specialists:
auction@hooverandstrong.com1-800-759-9997 ext. 485

We believe in a responsible and transparent supply chain and do our part to offer products that live up to these values. We offer both recycled and responsibly sourced, newly mined materials so you can choose what fits best with your business objectives.