Please note that we recently decided to extend our summer shut down period. While the jewelry industry is slow, Hoover & Strong will shut down for two weeks from July 1st through July 12th. All orders received during this time will be processed when we return on Monday, July 15th using that day's market rates. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

06.26.2019 Metal Prices
Gold	1,403.95
Silver	15.47
Platinum	806.00
Palladium	1,536.00
Iridium	1,480.00
Ruthenium	253.00
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06.26.2019 Metal Prices
Gold	1,403.95
Silver	15.47
Platinum	806.00
Palladium	1,536.00
Iridium	1,480.00
Ruthenium	253.00
Learn more

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Tag: investment casting

Posted on July 15, 2010

Argentium Silver – Investment Casting – Production Guidance

Author Steve BernstromCategories Alloys, Casting, MetalsTags Argentium Silver, investment casting

The following article offers guidance to the best practice to be followed when using Argentium silver casting alloys.

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Posted on January 1, 2008

Palladium. The Other White Metal

Author David FedermanCategories Alloys, Jewelry Making, MetalsTags 950 palladium, fabricating, finishing, investment casting, palladium, platinum alternative, refining, setting, soldering, welding, white metal

For a growing number of jewelry manufacturers and retailers, pure Palladium is a new and viable alternative to white gold.

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Posted on January 1, 2006

TruPdTM 950 Palladium – The New White Metal

Author Stewart GriceCategories Alloys, Casting, Jewelry Making, Metals, Mill Products, Sheet and WireTags 950 palladium, fabricating, finishing, investment casting, palladium, platinum alternative, refining, setting, soldering, welding, white metal

TruPd™ is the inexpensive option to Platinum and the superior product to White Gold that jewelers have been waiting for. It is suitable for all general fabrication techniques, and can withstand high levels of deformation between anneals. TruPd™ is Pure, White, Precious and Strong.

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Page updated on 02-07-19

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