KIM International

What KIM International does

KIM International is a privately held B2B wholesale jewelry distributor founded in 1975 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company sells exclusively to jewelry retailers and dealers through a dealer-login e-commerce portal, with MSRP shown publicly and wholesale pricing gated behind authentication, supplemented by phone sales and email support. Its go-to-market centers on three pillars: the dealer portal, direct phone/email sales, and a recurring trade show presence at JCK (Booth 14079), IJO Louisville, and RJO Lexington.

KIM's product portfolio spans five distinct sub-brands — Romance and Kim Classics Bridal (engagement and wedding bands), Tesoro (14kt gold including a lab-grown sub-line), Eleganza (silver fashion), and KIM & Co. (demi-fine Italian gold-plated and sterling silver) — covering bridal, diamond, gold, silver, two-tone, and colored gemstone categories. The combined bridal ring catalog alone exceeds 3,276 SKUs, with a custom ring design service and a Romance SPIF (Sales Performance Incentive Fund) program adding bespoke and incentive layers for retailers. Underlying technology consists of a standard e-commerce and catalog management platform built with website partner Thinkspace; no proprietary AI, API, or data systems are disclosed.

The business model is one-time wholesale purchase of jewelry inventory at dealer-discounted pricing, with daily gold price volatility requiring phone confirmation of final pricing. The company removed all tariff surcharges effective April 1, 2026, signaling a defensive pricing posture to maintain dealer competitiveness. The customer base consists of independent and mid-market U.S. jewelry retailers, with no named accounts, no disclosed revenue, and operations confined to the North American market.

Name

KIM International

Legal name

KIM International

Website

https://kimint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KIM International is a privately held, Dallas-based B2B wholesale jewelry distributor founded in 1975 that sells bridal, gold, silver, and gemstone jewelry exclusively to independent and mid-market U.S. jewelry retailers through five sub-brands and a dealer-login portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Jewelry Distribution

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAKAIAC

Bridal & Engagement Jewelry Manufacturing

Consumer Products & Retail/Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories/Jewelry Manufacturing & Private Label

SECONDARYCRAKAAAA

Diamond Jewelry

Consumer Products & Retail/Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories/Fine Jewelry (Precious Metals & Gemstones)

SECONDARYCRAKACAD

Bridal Diamond Jewelry (Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets)

Consumer Products & Retail/Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories/Bridal & Engagement Jewelry

Keywords

• Wholesale jewelry distribution
• Bridal jewelry collections
• Lab grown diamonds
• Custom jewelry design
• Dealer wholesale pricing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Jewelry Sales: B2B wholesale distribution of bridal and fashion jewelry to jewelry retailers. Products are sold through dealer accounts with wholesale pricing visible after login.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KIM International is a B2B wholesale jewelry distributor headquartered in Dallas, Texas, founded in 1975. The company manufactures and distributes multiple branded bridal and fashion jewelry collections (Romance, Kim Classics Bridal, KIM & Co., Eleganza, Tesoro) to independent jewelry retailers nationwide through an authorized-dealer, login-protected wholesale model.

Product overview

KIM International is a B2B jewelry wholesale distributor offering five distinct branded collections: Romance (bridal/engagement), Kim Classics Bridal (classic bridal), KIM & Co. (demi-fine), Eleganza (silver fashion), and Tesoro (14kt gold). The company also offers lab grown diamond options across multiple brands. Their portfolio spans engagement rings, wedding bands, fashion rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, and chains in gold (10kt, 14kt, 18kt), sterling silver, and various gemstones including diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and semi-precious stones. KIM International operates a dealer-only model where retailers must login to access wholesale pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Romance: Bridal jewelry brand specializing in engagement rings, wedding bands, and matching bands with various styles including halo, solitaire, vintage, and classic designs.
• Kim Classics Bridal
• KIM & Co.
• Eleganza
• Tesoro

Products and services

• Romance Bridal jewelry sub-brand manufactured and distributed wholesale to authorized jewelry retailers for resale to end consumers.
• Kim Classics Bridal Bridal jewelry sub-brand carried by KIM International and sold wholesale to authorized dealer jewelry retailers.
• KIM & Co. Fashion / demi-fine jewelry sub-brand from KIM International sold wholesale to authorized dealers.
• Eleganza Sterling silver jewelry sub-brand distributed wholesale to KIM International's authorized jewelry retailer network.
• Tesoro 14kt gold and colored-gemstone jewelry sub-brand sold wholesale to authorized KIM International dealers.
• Custom Ring Design Custom jewelry design service offered to dealers and their retail customers through KIM International's design team.
• ROMANCE SPIf Program Retailer sales incentive program tied to the Romance bridal line, provided by KIM International to its authorized dealers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ThinkspaceminorOthersWebsite design and development partner providing the company's e-commerce platform and dealer portal functionality.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Effy Jewelry: Effy is a major branded fine jewelry manufacturer selling bridal, diamond and colored gemstone pieces through department stores and independent jewelers — overlapping with KIM's bridal and gemstone assortment at greater scale.
• Le Vian: Le Vian is a large branded fine jewelry manufacturer known for bridal and colored gemstone collections distributed through retailers, comparable to KIM's bridal and gemstone-focused product lines but at a much larger scale.
• Richline Group: Richline Group, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, is one of the largest U.S. jewelry manufacturers and wholesalers with a broad portfolio spanning bridal to fashion — a broader incumbent in the same dealer-supply space as KIM.

Direct peers

• Stuller: Stuller is the largest U.S. B2B jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler, supplying finished jewelry, findings, and bridal products to retailers via a dealer portal — the closest direct comparable to KIM International's dealer-login wholesale model.
• Gemfind: Gemfind operates a B2B digital jewelry marketplace connecting retailers with multiple wholesalers and manufacturers, overlapping with KIM's dealer-portal-driven wholesale distribution strategy.
• Hoover & Strong: Hoover & Strong is a U.S. precious metals and finished jewelry wholesaler serving independent retailers and manufacturers, comparable to KIM's wholesale distribution across gold, silver and bridal categories.
• Rio Grande: Rio Grande is a major U.S. B2B supplier of jewelry findings, metals, and finished pieces to independent jewelers, overlapping directly with KIM's wholesale distribution of bridal and fashion jewelry.
• Quality Gold: Quality Gold is a U.S. B2B jewelry wholesaler offering bridal and fashion jewelry to independent retailers through a dealer login — a closely aligned business model and customer base to KIM International.
• Italgem Steel: Italgem Steel manufactures and wholesales Italian-style gold and fashion jewelry to U.S. and international retailers, directly comparable to KIM's Tesoro and KIM & Co. Italian gold offerings.
• Dora International: Dora International is a B2B jewelry wholesaler with bridal and fashion collections supplied to retailers in North America, closely overlapping with KIM's multi-brand dealer-direct model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lovemyromance
• Facebookfacebook.com/KimInternationalJewelry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kim-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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