Silver Streak

What Silver Streak does

Silver Streak (legal entity Silver Streak Ind., dba Silver Streak Industries) is a privately held, family-owned B2B wholesale distributor of gemstones, minerals, fossils, and crystal jewelry, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and operating since 1978. The company sells a catalog of more than 1,000 unique SKUs across tumbled stones, break-open geodes, carved stone animals, agate night lights, meteorites, fossils, mineral specimens, educational boxes, gemstone trees, and crystal jewelry (including Bohemian Copper Crystal and hematite magnetic lines), plus sub-brands such as Arizona Line, Pet Line (Pawparrazzi), and Made in USA. Its core proprietary technology is a pair of themed retail display systems — the Ore Car Attraction (introduced 1994) and Mine Shaft displays — together with floating-display hardware and custom logo imprinting services, all designed to help retailer customers drive shopper engagement and claimed 3X retail margins.

The business model is B2B wholesale on a one-time transactional basis with a $200 minimum order, free freight on qualifying shipments, and 2–3 business-day delivery from a single Tempe distribution center. Pricing is gated behind a registered-trade-account wall; payment methods include credit cards, PayPal, wire transfer, and COD. Go-to-market is sales-led through the company website (24/7 ordering), a 1-800 phone sales line, email/Constant Contact newsletter, Facebook/Instagram organic social, and a regional trade show circuit (Rocky Mountain/Denver, Las Vegas, Gatlinburg) where the booth has won industry recognition. Customer segments span gift shops, museum gift stores, theme parks, national parks, airport stores, truck stops, bookstores, and specialty retailers across the USA with limited international shipping. Strategic operational partnerships include crystal jewelry production with The Center for Habilitation; no external funding, PE ownership, or M&A activity is disclosed, and the company continues to be operated by its founding owners (Roger & Lisa Booth per one source; Betty & Mike Mallon per a separate leadership table — discrepancy noted).

Name

Silver Streak

Legal name

Silver Streak Ind.

Website

https://silverstreaks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Silver Streak is a family-owned B2B wholesale distributor founded in 1978 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, supplying gift shops, museums, theme parks, national parks, airports, and specialty retailers with over 1,000 SKUs of gemstones, minerals, fossils, crystal jewelry, and proprietary themed retail displays.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Gemstone & Mineral Products

NAICS

Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423940)

SIC

Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals (5094)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Jewelry Retail (Precious Metals & Gemstones) (CRAKAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Colored Gemstone Jewelry (CRAKAAAB), Precious Metal Jewelry (Gold/Platinum/Silver) (CRAKAAAD), Novelty & Humor Gifts Retail (CRALAJAB), Pop Culture Collectibles Retail (Figures, Statues, Funko, etc.) (CRALAGAK), Charm & Personalized Fashion Jewelry (Nameplates/Initials/Photo) (CRAKABAE)

Keywords

• Wholesale gemstone supplies
• Mineral specimen distribution
• Crystal jewelry wholesale
• Retail display systems
• Educational fossil products

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Product Sales: B2B wholesale of gemstones, minerals, jewelry, fossils, and related products to retailers. Products sold in various configurations including individual items, bags, crates, and display packages. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with wholesale pricing only available to registered business accounts.
2. Custom Imprinting Services: Custom imprinting and labeling services available on select products including break-open geode bags with full color logos. Additional charges apply for custom work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Silver Streak is a B2B wholesale distributor of gemstones, minerals, fossils, crystal jewelry, and novelty gift products supplying gift shops, museums, specialty retailers, theme parks, national parks, airport stores, truck stops, and bookstores. The company sells a catalog of over 1,000 unique products, complemented by proprietary retail display systems (Ore Car Attraction, Mine Shaft Displays, Floating Displays) and custom imprinting services designed to help retailers generate higher in-store revenue.

Product overview

Silver Streak is a B2B wholesale distributor of gemstone, mineral, and novelty products serving gift shops, museums, and specialty retailers. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the company offers a catalog of over 1,000 unique products across multiple categories. The core product line includes Tumbled Stones (sold by the bag and in various prepack formats), Crystal Jewelry Collections (copper crystal, gemstone, hematite), Break-Open Geodes, Minerals & Specimens, Fossils (including shark teeth and dinosaur fossils), and Meteorites. The company pioneered the Ore Car Attraction display system in 1994, revolutionizing retail merchandising for tumbled stones. Supporting product lines include Educational Boxes for retail displays, Animals on Agate Platforms, Agate Night Lights, Gemstone Trees & Novelties, Displays (countertop, floor, and floating displays), Custom Imprinting services, and sub-brands like Arizona Line (exclusive regional products), Pet Line, and Made in USA products. The product ecosystem is designed to help retailers create interactive, memorable shopping experiences with 3X margins, supported by fast turnaround and a satisfaction guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tumbled Stones Wholesale tumbled stones offered in individual stones, mixes, prepacks, and display packages with over 50 semi-precious stone varieties available for retail sale.
• Crystal Jewelry Collections Wholesale jewelry line including copper crystal jewelry, gemstone earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and hematite magnetic jewelry for retail resellers.
• Break-Open Geodes Break-open geode products in various pack sizes with options for enhanced geodes, designed as interactive educational and retail products for customer engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3X margins for retailers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Center for HabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Streak partners with The Center for Habilitation for crystal jewelry collections, suggesting a manufacturing/partnership relationship for jewelry production.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Crystal Allies: Wholesale supplier of crystals, tumbled stones, and mineral specimens targeted at retailers and metaphysical/gift markets. Comparable in core product (tumbled stones, crystals) and B2B wholesale channel, though more focused on the crystal/healing segment.
• Minerality: Wholesale distributor of mineral specimens, fossils, and educational geological products to retailers and educators. Comparable in product mix (minerals, fossils, educational boxes) and customer segments (museums, gift shops, schools), though smaller in scale.

Direct peers

• Rio Grande: Long-established B2B wholesaler of jewelry-making supplies, findings, gemstones, and finished jewelry to trade customers. Comparable in scale, B2B wholesale model, and breadth of catalog serving independent retailers and gift shops.
• Fire Mountain Gems and Beads: Major B2B wholesale distributor of gemstones, beads, jewelry findings, and related supplies to retailers and hobbyists. Closely comparable business model (wholesale, large catalog, trade-account pricing) and overlapping product categories in tumbled stones and gemstone jewelry.
• Something Silver: Specialty wholesaler and retailer of sterling silver and gemstone jewelry serving gift shops and boutiques. Comparable in silver/gemstone jewelry focus and B2B distribution to gift stores and specialty retailers.

Broad incumbents

• Roman Inc. Wholesale gift and collectibles distributor featuring religious, inspirational, and home décor items sold through gift shops and specialty retailers. Comparable in B2B wholesale model into the same gift-shop and museum-store customer base.
• Jewelry Television (JTV): Large-scale jewelry retailer and wholesaler operating across TV and digital channels with a broad assortment of gemstones and jewelry. Comparable in gemstone/jewelry category coverage and B2B supply capability, though significantly larger and consumer-facing.
• Enesco: Established wholesale distributor of gift, novelty, and collectible products including figurines and home décor to gift shops and specialty retailers. Comparable in B2B wholesale motion into gift shops and museum stores, though broader in category.

Regional players

• Cousins DC (Direct Corporate): UK-headquartered wholesale supplier of gift, jewelry, and fashion accessories to independent retailers across Europe. Comparable in B2B wholesale catalog breadth and customer base (gift shops), though primarily serving European retailers.

Others

• Wholesale Halloween Costumes / BuyCostumes: Wholesale distributor of seasonal and novelty products to specialty retailers. Only loosely comparable — overlaps in B2B novelty/gift distribution but does not focus on gemstones, minerals, or jewelry categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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