Frequently Asked Questions

With consignment, Hudson Valley Diamonds markets and sells your piece on your behalf. Professional photos are taken, the jewelry is promoted digitally and via social media, and you receive a pre-established percentage of the final sale price.

Bullion offers a tangible way to diversify a portfolio. Gold and silver hold lasting, portable value and are relatively easy to buy and sell. Hudson Valley Diamonds buys and sells coins, bars, and ingots for both new and returning investors in Lagrangeville, NY.

At Hudson Valley Diamonds, a custom-designed piece can be completed in as little as seven work days. Owner Dave Hunt works directly with manufacturers and collaborates closely with clients to bring their vision to life from start to finish.

Services include resizing, stone re-cutting, stone tightening and replacement, chain replacement, watch and clock repair, and bracelet link adjustments. Laser precision technology ensures accurate, damage-free results even on delicate or high-value pieces.

Yes — Dave Hunt provides a free verbal appraisal for any piece you bring in. If he wants to purchase it outright, you'll receive an offer on the spot. Consignment is also an option for pieces that are a better fit for the market.

Bullion is gold or silver that is at least 99.5% pure. It typically comes in the form of coins, bars, or ingots — rarely as jewelry. Hudson Valley Diamonds buys and sells certified bullion and can walk first-time clients through every step of the process.

Absolutely. Dave Hunt can transform pieces you no longer wear into something new — converting earrings into a necklace, updating a ring for an anniversary, or repurposing bracelet gems into earrings. Redesigns are typically completed in as little as seven work days.

Yes. Hudson Valley Diamonds services luxury watches including Rolex and Blancpain. Repairs cover battery replacement, band replacement, bracelet link adjustments, and general restoration — all handled with the same precision applied to fine jewelry repair.

Owner Dave Hunt has built direct relationships with diamond suppliers worldwide since 1986, including work with De Beers. That means clients in Lagrangeville get access to loose diamonds at wholesale-informed pricing, with expert guidance rather than a standard retail sales experience.

Hudson Valley Diamonds carries pre-owned pieces in traditional, antique, and vintage styles. Consignment items often showcase classic craftsmanship that's hard to find in contemporary retail — making them appealing to buyers who value character and quality over modern mass-produced designs.