LeachGarner

What LeachGarner does

LeachGarner is a U.S.-based B2B wholesale supplier of precious metals and jewelry findings, founded in 1909 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. The company sells gold, gold-filled, fine silver, and sterling silver in a comprehensive range of forms — including sheet, strip, foil, casting grain, master alloys, solder, wire, rod, tubing, discs, stampings, and tags — alongside a full line of jewelry findings (bails, enhancers, beads, earrings, jump rings, split rings, stringing components) and precious metal chains. Its core technology is a fully integrated precious-metals supply chain built around domain expertise accumulated since 1909, with no AI, API, or proprietary software capabilities disclosed.

The company's go-to-market is exclusively wholesale: prospective customers must apply for an account, and pricing is determined daily based on metal market fluctuations and per-order volume, with volume discounts available for business buyers. The primary customer segment is jewelry makers and manufacturers — professionals and businesses engaged in jewelry design, fabrication, and casting who require reliable raw material supply. The firm also offers Custom Solutions for tailored orders and maintains an active digital presence across YouTube, LinkedIn, and X in addition to its e-commerce storefront. Headcount is reported at 251-500 employees, and operations are anchored at a U.S. headquarters with international customer support indicating cross-border distribution.

LeachGarner's differentiators rest on three pillars: Berkshire Hathaway's financial backing and stability, an integrated and agile supply chain, and adherence to ethical and sustainable practices demonstrated through membership in bodies such as the Responsible Jewellery Council, Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America, Jewelers Board of Trade, Jewelers Vigilance Committee, The Silver Institute, and the International Precious Metals Institute. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm operates as a private subsidiary with no independent venture capital or private equity backing.

Name

LeachGarner

Legal name

LeachGarner

Website

https://leachgarner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LeachGarner is a U.S.-based B2B wholesale supplier, founded in 1909 and owned by Berkshire Hathaway, selling precious metals (gold, gold-filled, fine silver, sterling silver) in multiple forms plus jewelry findings and chains to jewelry manufacturers and fabricators through an account-based e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precious Metals & Jewelry Components

NAICS

Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers (42394), Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423940)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Jewelry Wholesale & Trading (CRAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fine Jewelry Components (Chains, Settings, Findings) (CRAKAAAJ), Ethical/Sustainable Fine Jewelry (Responsible Sourcing/Traceability) (CRAKAAAM)

Keywords

• Precious metals supply
• Jewelry findings wholesale
• Wholesale gold silver
• Jewelry manufacturing materials
• Precious metals fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Attleboro

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. Precious Metals Sales: Wholesale distribution of precious metals including gold, gold-filled, fine silver, and sterling silver in various forms (sheet, strip, foil, casting grain, solder, wire, rod, tubing, discs, stampings, tags). Also sells jewelry findings including bails, enhancers, beads, earrings, jump rings, chains, and stringing components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LeachGarner is a U.S.-based wholesale supplier of precious metals and jewelry components for the jewelry industry. The company distributes gold, gold-filled, fine silver, and sterling silver in multiple forms (sheet, strip, foil, casting grain, master alloys, solder, wire, rod, tubing, discs, stampings, and tags), along with jewelry findings (bails, enhancers, beads, earrings, jump rings, split rings, stringing components) and chains. Products are sold through an account-based B2B e-commerce platform to jewelry makers and manufacturers.

Product overview

LeachGarner is a U.S.-based precious metals solution provider and Berkshire Hathaway company offering a comprehensive portfolio of precious metal products for the jewelry industry. The company operates as a unified B2B e-commerce platform with three main product categories: Metals (sheet, strip, foil, casting grain, master alloys, solder, wire, rod, tubing, discs, stampings, and tags available in gold, gold-filled, fine silver, and sterling silver), Findings (bails, enhancers, beads, earrings, jump rings, split rings, and stringing components), and Chains. The company also offers Custom Solutions for tailored business requirements. Products are sold wholesale to jewelry manufacturers and businesses through an account-based ordering system with volume discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precious Metals Core product line offering precious metals in forms including sheet, strip, foil, casting grain, master alloys, solder, wire, rod, tubing, discs, stampings, and tags. Available in gold, gold-filled, fine silver, and sterling silver. Sold wholesale to jewelry manufacturers and businesses for jewelry fabrication.
• Jewelry Findings Jewelry components and findings including bails, enhancers, beads, earrings, jump rings, split rings, and stringing materials. Available in gold, gold-filled, and sterling silver. Sold wholesale to jewelry manufacturers and designers.
• Chains Precious metal chains for jewelry making, available in various metals including gold, gold-filled, and sterling silver. Sold wholesale to jewelry manufacturers and businesses.
• Custom Solutions Tailored precious metals and findings offerings allowing business customers to customize products to their specific manufacturing or design requirements via special orders. Targeted at jewelry businesses needing non-standard specifications.

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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Jewelers Board of TrademinorOthersIndustry association providing credibility and network within the jewelry sector.
• Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA)minorOthersTrade association representing jewelry manufacturers and suppliers in America.
• Jewelers Vigilance CommitteeminorOthersOrganization focused on compliance and ethical standards in the jewelry industry.
• Responsible Jewellery CouncilminorOthersInternational nonprofit organization promoting responsible ethical, human rights, social and environmental practices in the precious metals jewelry supply chain.
• The Silver InstituteminorOthersInternational trade association for the silver industry.
• International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI)minorOthersProfessional institute for the precious metals industry.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stuller: Stuller is a leading B2B wholesale supplier of jewelry findings, metals, and finished jewelry to manufacturers and retailers globally, headquartered in Lafayette, LA. It is the closest direct competitor to LeachGarner in the precious metals and findings wholesale category.
• David H. Fell & Company: David H. Fell & Company is a precious metals supplier offering wire, sheet, casting grain, and findings to jewelry manufacturers. Comparable in scale and product breadth to LeachGarner.
• Rio Grande: Rio Grande supplies precious metals, findings, tools, and gemstones to jewelry makers through a B2B catalog and e-commerce platform. It directly competes with LeachGarner in the precious metals and jewelry components wholesale market.
• Hoover & Strong: Hoover & Strong is a US-based precious metals refiner and wholesale supplier of findings, mill products, and casting grain with a strong ethical sourcing program. It directly overlaps LeachGarner's portfolio and ethical sourcing positioning.
• Pease & Curren: Pease & Curren is a Rhode Island-based precious metals refiner and supplier of fabricated metals, alloys, and findings to the jewelry trade. Geographic and product overlap with LeachGarner makes it a strong direct peer.
• United Precious Metals Refining (UPMR): UPMR is a precious metals refiner and supplier of fabricated gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products to the jewelry industry. Directly comparable in vertical integration and supply chain model.

Broad incumbents

• Heraeus Precious Metals: Heraeus is a global precious metals and technology group with a large precious metals trading and refining operation. Its precious metals fabrication division supplies the jewelry industry at a much larger scale than LeachGarner.
• Royal Canadian Mint (Mints and refiner): The Royal Canadian Mint is a precious metals refiner and fabricator that produces bullion, blanks, and custom precious metal products for industrial and jewelry applications. While primarily a refiner, it overlaps with LeachGarner's precious metals supply activities.
• Johnson Matthey (now part of Hecla/HBM + Royal Mint / divested): Johnson Matthey is a major global precious metals group that supplies fabricated products, refining, and trading services to the jewelry and industrial sectors. It is a broad incumbent that competes in LeachGarner's sourcing and supply chain layers.

Regional players

• Indutherm (part of GNS Group): Indutherm is a European precious metals producer and supplier of casting grain, wires, and alloys for jewelry manufacturers. Comparable in product set but primarily serves the European market rather than North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/leachgarner
• YouTubeyoutube.com/LeachGarner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leachgarner
• Facebookfacebook.com/leachgarner

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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