Rio Grande

Rio Grande, a Berkshire Hathaway company, exists to support the bench jeweler, the jewelry designer, the retail jeweler, the jewelry manufacturer and the educator. As your jewelry business grows, you can count on us to keep you profitable with innovative solutions and exemplary service. Since bench jeweler Saul Bell founded our company in 1944 on historic Route 66, we have been part of the Albuquerque, New Mexico community. Today Rio Grande is one of the jewelry industry’s largest wholesale suppliers. We manufacture, source and distribute tools and equipment, gemstones, metals, findings and more. Offering unparalleled support from our Jewelry Tech Team, educational content and programs like RioPro and Rio for Schools, we nurture businesses and support the industry’s next generation. We share your passion for jewelry. Connect with us at or give us a call at 800.545.6566.