At GIA, we believe every gem has a story — formed deep within the earth and revealed through science. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been bringing those stories to light through research, discovery and education. As a nonprofit, our mission is to ensure confidence in gems and jewelry by blending innovation, knowledge and science. From creating the 4Cs of diamond quality to inventing tools used worldwide, we make learning an adventure and turn discovery into truth. We don’t buy, sell or appraise gems. Instead, we provide trusted reports, education, and insights that help people — from industry professionals to everyday consumers — make informed decisions with clarity.
This is GIA: where curiosity fuels innovation, knowledge builds confidence and science inspires a world of trust.
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 www.riogrande.com or give us a call at 800.545.6566.
Profile® Products is a leading developer and manufacturer of highly engineered specialty agriscience materials that promote environmental sustainability while delivering superior performance for horticulture, erosion control, sports turf and other specialty applications. We help our customers establish sustainable green space through water and soil management and plant establishment. We bring our people, proven products, groundbreaking technology and personal services on-site to holistically meet real world applications—assuring success in any environment.
Through our ongoing commitment to research and testing, product development and education, we have become a leader and valued resource within the industries we serve. Many of today’s industry standards were innovations we developed and introduced incorporating Green Design Engineering™, a holistic approach that combines environmentally beneficial project design with products that are ecologically responsible.
Profile® Horticulture: Proven solutions to increase horticultural performance including environmentally friendly and cost-efficient substrates, controlled release fertilizers and bonded plugs to improve germination, support healthy root development and enhance water management.
Profile® Environmental Solutions: Our solutions prevent erosion and establish vegetation for the mine, solar/energy, airport, drill pad and pipeline, coal fire plant, post fire reclamation, golf course, transportation, landfill, and commercial and residential markets, along with hydraulically applied erosion control technologies, biotic soil media, turf establishment blankets, turf reinforcement mats, and vegetation establishment products.
Sports Fields: Field maintenance products and services that maximize sports field safety and performance including Turface® and SAF products.
Profile Golf™: Products and resources to help golf course architects, builders and superintendents with both maintenance and construction.
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