Rio Grande is a wholesale supplier serving the jewelry trade, providing tools, equipment, gemstones, metals, findings, and expert resources. Founded in 1944, the company has operated for over 80 years and is now one of the industry's largest wholesale suppliers. Its headquarters are in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a customer base that reaches worldwide.
The company serves a broad range of industry verticals, including jewelry making, retail, design, manufacturing, and education. Its product offering is structured as a one-stop source for professionals across these segments. Rio Grande also invests in educational support and community initiatives, including its Rio for Schools program for jewelry educators, as well as community causes in New Mexico and the broader jewelry industry.
