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.

Hoover and Strong is a manufacturer and refiner of precious metals. Our specialties include Jewelry, Contract Casting, Findings, Mill Products, Diamonds and Refining.We cater to the needs of jewelers and the jewelry industry and we produce over 30,000 eco-friendly and responsible Harmony jewelry products, all Made in the USA.

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Greenest refiner in the USA!

Hoover & Strong has been refining precious metals for over a century and we pride ourselves on utilizing environmentally-friendly refining techniques that always exceed federal, state and local environmental regulations. When you refine with Hoover & Strong, you are helping to protect our planet. All refined metals are recycled into our Harmony brand of 100% recycled mill and jewelry products.

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what we refine

• Gold, silver, platinum & palladium scrap • Diamond jewelry (we can remove and buy your stones) • Sterling silver flatware • Dental scrap - crowns/bridges • Placer gold • Benchsweeps, filings, polishings • Filters and emery • Floorsweeps • Photo silver and flake • Platinum thermocouple wire • Watch batteries (silver oxide only) • Watchbands • Gold filled scrap

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.

finding your metal scrap

Your precious metal scrap could literally be going down the drain or out the door. Increase your profit margins by targeting waste in your shop.

maximize your return

Separating your scrap properly is the most important step in minimizing your refining charges. Follow our simple steps to maximize your returns.

buying jewelry scrap

Refining can be an important part of any jewelry store's business. If systems are set up properly, refining can help bring in business and improve cash flow.

don't forget to fill out your refining form

A REFINING CHAIN OF CUSTODY FORM must be filled out and enclosed with your refining material to ensure we process your lot accurately. We ask that you complete the AML (Anti Money Laundering) portion of the form, but if you prefer not to do that, you must complete and submit the AML FORM.

We purchase precious metal scrap from USA, Canada and Mexico customers only. We DO NOT BUY scrap metal from private individuals that live in Virginia. A copy of your Virginia State Business License and/or Tax Exempt Certificate stating that you are in the jewelry business must be supplied upon arrival of your scrap shipment for refining. Otherwise, we will not process your order.