Frequently Asked Questions

11 years

Yes, we buy gold, silver, platinum, diamonds and watches. You must be at least 25 years old and have a valid government issued ID. The amount we pay varies daily based on the precious metal market and other factors. We recommend setting up an appointment by calling (845)255-5872 or on our website @ www.hudsonvalleygoldsmith.com, you can also stop by if you’re in town.

Yes, Our repairs are done in our open workshop where you can see us at work.

We do have a same day option for most repairs for an additional fee.

We can replace your watch battery or band usually same day or while you wait. Any other more intricate repairs will be performed by our master watch maker.

Yes, we can polish, and rhodium plate your gold jewelry to make it bright white again.

Depending on how busy our shop is at the time, but typically around 5-10 days.

Yes! We make about 4,000 custom pieces a year.

If you’re local, it’s preferable to meet in person but if you’re unable to come in, we can help you from afar by email, text or Skype. If using center stone, foundation of the piece design wise. State by picking our unless you are supplying. Feel free to share inspiration images or brows our Instagram for ideas @hudsonvalleygoldsmith. From there we will design together either sketched or CAD. One we have ha design you are happy with; a small number of people find it easier to visualize the design with a wax model. With your approval we go ahead and finish the piece in gold, pat, or silver.

Usually between 4 and 8 weeks.

We do make alternative engagement rings. While diamonds are recommended because of their hardness, there are other gemstones that are suitable for everyday wear, such as sapphire.

We do have a limited selection of vintage and estate pieces that we have fully restored.

Yes, we sell jewelry made and designed in house as well as the work of many other artists from around the world.

We only have one sale a year, typically in the spring.

Feel free to stop by and we would be happy to clean it for you, we also sell jewelry cleaner to be used at home. Its best to take jewelry off when showering, before going in the pool, cooking, gardening, etc.

We do. We have jewelry for men such as rings, necklaces, bracelets and cufflinks, as well as money clips ad pocketknives.

We carry our own line of watches, Obaku and a few refurbished vintage watches.

We also carry pocketknives, money clips and waiters knives made with fossils, dinosaur bone, gemstone inlay and Damascus steel.

We are happy to test and weigh to make an offer to buy we also do full appraisals for insurance purposes on premises, we can also do appraisals on your pieces while they are being repaired. Any piece purchased from us for over $1000 comes with a free appraisal if you ask.

An appointment in not necessary however for custom design or large estate purchases we do advise you make an appointment to guarantee we have time set aside to work with you.

No there is no fee or obligation for an appointment, we do charge a fee for design work, which is applied to the final price of the custom piece.

You can call or text 845-255-5872, on our website or Facebook page and here

Not at all! Lots of couples decide to shop together.

His name is Cooper, he’s a rescue and is about 8 years old

Cooper is a mix of Pomeranian, chihuahua and terrier