Stuller 100% Gold Clean Scrap Payout Program - Limited Time September 2024

Stuller offers a 100% payout for gold clean scrap through September 30, 2024. Convert your gold scrap to account credit with expert analysis and fast settlement in 3-7 days.

Stuller Launches Maximum Gold Scrap Payout Program

Stuller now pays 100 percent for gold clean scrap through their special program.

The offer runs from September 1 to September 30, 2024.

You receive full market value as account credit when you mail your gold scrap to Stuller.

How The Process Works

Step 1: Mail Your Scrap

• Package your gold clean scrap securely
• Use the packing slip from Stuller's website
• Mail with postmark between September 1-30

Step 2: Expert Analysis

• Stuller experts verify your product quality
• They melt the gold for precise analysis
• Professional testing ensures accurate valuation

Step 3: Quick Settlement

• You receive settlement details within 3-7 days
• Review and approve the offered amount
• Account credit processes after your approval

Program Benefits

You get maximum value for your gold scrap.

No deductions or hidden fees reduce your payout.

Fast turnaround means you access funds quickly.

Account credit works immediately for future Stuller purchases.

Expert analysis ensures fair market pricing.

Eligibility Requirements

Your gold must qualify as clean scrap.

Packages need postmarks between September 1-30, 2024.

You must choose account credit over cash payment.

Take Action Before September 30

Visit the Stuller website to access your packing slip.

Print the required documentation.

Package your gold scrap safely.

Mail before the September 30 deadline.

This limited-time program ends on September 30, 2024.

Stuller's Precious Metal Clean Scrap Program offers jewelry professionals a 100% payout for gold clean scrap through September 30, 2024. With gold prices at record highs near $3,670/ounce, participants can convert scrap into full-value account credit. The process includes expert verification, melting analysis, and 3–7-day settlement processing. Packages must be postmarked between September 1 and 30, and packing slips are available on Stuller's website.

GIA Updates Lab-Grown Diamond Grading: What You Need To Know

GIA will introduce a new grading system for lab-grown diamonds from Oct. 1. Learn how “premium” and “standard” classifications work, fees, and submission rules.

GIA has announced major changes to its grading system for lab-grown diamonds. The update takes effect on October 1.

Why the change?
According to GIA’s president and CEO, Pritesh Patel, most lab-grown diamonds fall into a narrow range of quality. Using the same terms as natural diamonds no longer makes sense.

From October, lab-grown diamonds in the D–Z color range will be classified as either premium or standard.

Premium Criteria

To be graded as premium, a lab-grown diamond must meet all of these:

• Clarity: Very, very slightly included (VVS) or higher

• Color: D

• Polish: Excellent

• Symmetry: Excellent

• Cut (round brilliant only): Excellent

Standard Criteria

A lab-grown diamond will be classified as standard if it meets these:

• Clarity: Very slightly included (VS)

• Color: E to J

• Polish: Very good

• Symmetry: Very good (good allowed for fancy shapes)

• Cut (round brilliant only): Very good

Diamonds that don’t meet at least the standard level will not receive a grading.

Fees and Submission Details

• Assessment fee: $15 per carat (minimum $15)

• Non-qualifying stones: $5 evaluation fee

• Minimum weight: 0.15 carat

• Inscription: Each stone will be laser-marked with “laboratory-grown” and a GIA quality number

• Document: Printed evaluation results will be provided

What This Means for You

If you deal in lab-grown diamonds, this change will directly affect your inventory.

• Do your stones qualify as premium or standard?

• Will customers see more value in a premium grade?

• How will this impact pricing in your market?

The new GIA system could shift how buyers compare lab-grown diamonds with natural ones. As a seller, you may need to rethink how you present and price your stones.

GIA is changing how it grades lab-grown diamonds. Starting Oct. 1, stones will be classified as either premium or standard instead of using natural diamond terms. Premium requires the highest grades in clarity, color, cut, polish, and symmetry. Standard covers a wider range. Diamonds below standard will not be graded. Fees start at $15 per carat.

The Jewelry District Podcast: Tariffs, American Watchmaking Revival, Executive Shifts

JCK’s Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates discuss U.S. tariffs on India, their impact on the watch industry, the revival of American watchmaking, and leadership changes at Ben Bridge and Kendra Scott.

The Jewelry District Podcast Highlights

This week, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates explore three key developments shaping the jewelry and watch world.

• Tariffs on India

  • The U.S. has imposed new tariffs on Indian goods.

  • What does this mean for jewelry and watch buyers?

  • Short-term: higher costs for importers.

  • Long-term: possible shifts in sourcing and pricing.

  • How will this affect your buying decisions?

• Impact on the Watch Market

  • Watchmakers face higher costs as trade tensions grow.

  • Will U.S. buyers shift toward local production?

  • Are tariffs creating room for smaller brands to compete?

• American Watchmaking Revival

  • Victoria reports on a revival of U.S. watchmaking.

  • New workshops and brands are emerging.

  • Can American-made watches gain a foothold in a market dominated by Swiss and Japanese names?

• Executive Shuffles in Jewelry Retail

  • Ben Bridge and Kendra Scott announce leadership changes.

  • What do these moves signal for the future of these companies?

  • How should you view such changes as a customer or industry insider?

Finematter

A new direct to consumer channel. Get to know Mie Ejdrup and Caroline Chalmer.

Useful link: https://finematter.com

The Story Of Chow Tai Fook

It's a big change, from a small goldsmith to one of the biggest jewelry corporations. There are two main reasons for that: a corporate culture built up over 90 years, and combined with a willingness to innovate. The opening of the Chinese economy also helped.

Useful links: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3117846/how-chow-tai-fook-became-one-biggest-gold-and-jewellery I https://www.chowtaifook.com

This Is How COVID-19 Impacted Jewelry Sales

Insightful report from Edahn Golan.

Useful link:
https://www.edahngolan.com/this-is-how-covid-19-impacted-jewelry-sales

Luna & Stella

Get to know Suzanne Ellis Wernevi.

Useful links:
https://www.lunaandstella.com
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/rhode-island/2019/11/11/rhode-island-diamond-rough-founder-providence-jewelry-business-says/tCfYZ3VWgpEuyExrOp670O/story.html

Lalaounis

Get to know Demetra Lalaounis.

Useful link:
http://iliaslalaounis.eu

Big Dreams In Small Spaces

Get to know Lila Skolnick.

Useful link:
https://www.lohud.com/story/money/business/2019/10/30/millwood-micro-boutique-taps-9-year-old-jewelry-entrepreneur/2490045001

Catherine Renier

Get to know Catherine Renier.

Useful links:
https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com
https://robbreport.com/style/jewelry/jaeger-lecoultre-ceo-catherine-renier-2874902

Jewelry Equity Loans Are Apparently Now A Thing

Sign of the times.

Useful link:
https://gritdaily.com/jewelry-equity

Place Vendôme Jewelers Strike Out Into New Domains

Knowing the unknown is the new normal.

Useful link:
https://wwd.com/accessories-news/jewelry/place-vendome-jewelers-strike-out-into-new-domains-1202752223

Time To Start Listening – To The Retailers

Why it took so long?

Useful link:
http://yams.news/time-to-start-listening-to-the-retailers

Using 'Evangelists' To Market Products

AR was spot on.

Useful link:
http://www.idexonline.com/Memo?Id=43618

Jewelry Buyers Still Desire In-Store Experience

Always.

Useful link:
http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=59679&ArticleTitle=Jewelry%2bBuyers%2bStill%2bDesire%2bIn-Store%2bExperience

The Price Of Integrity

Peter Smith was spot on.

Useful link:
http://www.nationaljeweler.com/independents/market-developments/Column-The-price-of-integrity-10997.shtml

How Independent Fine Jewellers Can Find Their Sparkle In Asia

Efficient distribution solution is the key.

Useful link:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/myuan/2015/11/25/how-independent-fine-jewellers-can-find-their-sparkle-in-asia

Jewelry Should Not Be Discounted 75 Percent

I agree. Rob Bates was spot on.

Useful link:
http://www.jckonline.com/blogs/cutting-remarks/2015/11/20/jewelry-should-not-be-discounted-75-percent

Investing In Jewelry

A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.equities.com/editors-desk/futures-commodities/what-s-the-difference-between-investing-in-diamonds-stocks-versus-gold-stocks

The Unstoppable Rise Of Mid-priced Jewellery

A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/style/unstoppable-rise-of-mid-priced-jewellery/?utm_source=Subscribers&utm_campaign=05adfac258-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d2191372b3-05adfac258-417287669