Welcome to SHR, where we create a moment of magic, not misery, for our clients. Founded in 2006, SHR has established itself as the only refiner who puts YOU in Control.
We provide a karat scrap calculator for shipped karat gold. Your karat gold is always considered and paid as plumb gold .417, .585, .750, etc. - and we never deduct for after melt weight loss. Approved accounts can simply enter current spot and dwt/gram of each karat to see the estimated settlement. Or, if you prefer, we are happy to smelt and perform our 24-step fire assay on your entire karat gold lot. The Minimum Treatment fee is $50, with 98% payout. For this option, please note on your SHR Packing Slip and allow approximately 3-5 business days for labs to be completed. We are happy to advance on your karat gold lot as well. Please allow 24 hours or 1 business day from the time your package is received by SHR and put in our check-in queue to the time you receive confirmation that your materials were checked in. We will also provide check-in notes and pictures, when applicable.
Three options for refining your silver are: 1. Karat Kalculator immediate settlement, 2. 92% of After-melt weight and assay with $0 in treatment fees. 3. 95% of After-melt weight and assay with $250/$300 fee (see with and without Cadmium present). You decide which works best for you. On large mixed silver jewelry lots, we recommend the straight 92%, $0 fee. Options 2 & 3 take about 2 weeks to process and settle.

Silver Metallics (80-95%) (Sterling Silver)
Treatment Charge Per Lot: | Melt/Assay Fee | *$0.30/t.oz. ($250.00 minimum) |
Silver: | We will pay for, consign, or return the following percent of Assayed Fine Metal Content | 95% |
Final Settlement: | From Date of Official Receipt to Date of Metal Payment or Availability | 2 Weeks |
| *Presence of Cadmium requires adjustment of treatment chargeto $0.95/t.oz.($300.00 minimum will apply.) |
- SHR's Refining of Bench Filings is as follows:
Au is 98% Payable, Ag is 95% Payable, Minimum Treatment Charge is $100. Bench Filings take approximately 1-2 weeks. Please note that we encourage minimum lot size of 4-6 troy oz of material.
- SHR's Refining of Polishings & Buffings is as follows:
Au 95% payable, Ag 95% payable, Minimum Treatment Charge is $200. AU $5.00/t.oz, Ag $0.50/t.oz, Pt $18.00/t.oz. Polishing dirt takes approximately 4-6 weeks. Please note that we encourage minimum lot size of 5-6 pounds.
- SHR's Stone Removal:
SHR's stone removal is paid at 98% of assay (aka Strip Lots/Acid Wash) and takes approximately 2 weeks. 100% of your stones are safely removed, cleaned and returned to you. CZs, if any, will be frosted. Minimum Treatment charge for gold stone removal is $175. Treastment charge for platinum stone removal is $200. Please note that you must have a minimum of 3-4 troy oz of gold with stones as long as there is 2+ carats of white stones (NO PLATINUM MIXED IN, PLEASE). Platinum with stones, minimum 2-3 troy oz as long as there is 2+ carats of white stones.
SHR's: Gold Filled / Plated Metallics
Treatment Charge Per Lot: | Melt/Assay Fee | $0.30/t.oz. ($300.00 minimum) |
Accountability: | We will pay for, consign, or Return the following percent of Assayed Fine Metal Content | Gold | 95% |
Silver | 95% |
Refining Charges: | Charge per Ounce of Fine Metal Accountable | Gold | $5.00/t.oz. |
Silver | $0.50/t.oz. |
Final Settlement: | From Date of Official Receipt to Date of Metal Payment or Availability | 4 Weeks |
Dead Watch Batteries are processed within 24 hours. We separate lithium and non-silver oxide batteries and safely dispose of them for you as well. Contact us for current payout and flat rate shipping reimbursement formula.
Here is an SHR Packing List.
Your settlement options are eCheck, regular mailed check, same day wire, ACH (next day wire), 999.9 pure shot.
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