STARDUST

What STARDUST does

STARDUST DESIGN, INC. is a Los Angeles-based designer and manufacturer of fine jewelry, founded in 1999 and operating from a single headquarters and manufacturing facility at 550 S. Hill Street in the LA jewelry district. The company designs and produces five core product lines in 14K, 18K gold, and platinum: engagement rings (130+ styles), bridal bands (37 styles), ladies fashion jewelry (54 styles), gentlemen's choice (9 styles), and earrings (8 styles), totaling roughly 238 SKUs. Its principal technical capability is an in-house diamond setting division, described as one of the biggest and most experienced in Los Angeles, which uses microscopes for precision setting to reduce the risk of stones falling out after sale. All pieces are manufactured domestically in the United States and are warranted against imperfections in design, manufacturing, and craftsmanship. The company also maintains an editorial presence in bridal and luxury publications such as Brides, Town & Country Weddings, and Robb Report.

STARDUST operates exclusively as a B2B wholesaler and does not sell directly to consumers online. It distributes its catalog through a network of independent and major jewelry retailers across 43 US states, with consumer traffic driven to dealers via a dealer-locator on its website. Marketing relies on traditional bridal and luxury print advertising and organic social media on Facebook and Instagram. The firm is privately held, headquartered in California as a US corporation, and is structured as a small private business (11-50 employees) with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or M&A activity. All public material is first-party, and no revenue, headcount, or financial disclosures are published.

Name

STARDUST

Legal name

STARDUST DESIGN, INC.

Website

https://stardustdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STARDUST DESIGN, INC. is a Los Angeles-based wholesale manufacturer of fine jewelry, designing and producing engagement rings, bridal bands, and fashion jewelry in 14K, 18K gold, and platinum, sold exclusively through a network of independent and major retailers across 43 US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Jewelry Manufacturing

NAICS

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991), Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers (42394)

SIC

Jewelry, Precious Metal (3911), Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals (5094)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Jewelry Manufacturing & Atelier Production (CRAKAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bridal & Engagement Jewelry Manufacturing (CRAKAIAC), Precious Metal Jewelry (Gold/Platinum/Silver) (CRAKAAAD), Diamond Jewelry (CRAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Fine jewelry manufacturing
• Wholesale bridal jewelry
• Engagement rings
• Diamond setting services
• American-made jewelry

Headquarters

HQ city

Angeles City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Jewelry Sales to Retailers: STARDUST generates revenue through the wholesale sale of fine jewelry pieces to retail jewelry stores and dealers. The company designs and manufactures engagement rings, bridal bands, ladies fashion jewelry, and men's jewelry, selling these products in bulk to independent and major jewelry retailers across the United States.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

STARDUST designs and manufactures fine jewelry in 14K, 18K gold and platinum at its Los Angeles facility, producing engagement rings, bridal bands, ladies' fashion jewelry, men's jewelry, and earrings. The company sells exclusively on a wholesale basis to independent and major jewelry retailers across the United States, with all diamond setting performed in-house using microscopes for precision and quality.

Product overview

STARDUST is a fine jewelry designer and manufacturer with over 20 years of experience, operating from Los Angeles, California. The company offers five core product lines: Engagement Rings (130+ styles featuring J, L, N, P, Q, R, S, T, K, X series), Bridal Bands (37 wedding and anniversary styles), Ladies Fashion jewelry (54 pieces), Gentlemen's Choice (9 men's pieces), and Earrings (8 styles). All products are manufactured domestically in the United States with a focus on quality craftsmanship, diamond setting using microscopes, and warranty against manufacturing defects. Products are distributed nationwide through major and independent retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engagement Rings Diamond and gemstone engagement rings available in 14K, 18K gold, and platinum (PT) configurations, with over 130 styles across multiple design series. Sold wholesale to jewelry retailers for resale to bridal and engagement consumers.
• Bridal Bands Wedding bands and anniversary rings for brides, available in 37 styles across C, G, H, J, L, N, P, Q, and T series with various stone counts and carat weights. Sold wholesale to jewelry retailers.
• Ladies' Fashion Jewelry Fashion jewelry for women including rings, bracelets, and pendants across 54 styles in C-series designs with various color options (BK, SA, RY, BN, PSA, TS, SP). Sold wholesale to jewelry retailers.
• Gentlemen's Choice Men's jewelry including rings and cufflinks across 9 styles in B-series designs with carat weights ranging from 0.41 to 4.83 carats, available in RY (ruby) and SA (satin) finishes. Sold wholesale to jewelry retailers.
• Earrings Diamond and gemstone earrings available in 14K, 18K gold, and platinum, across 8 styles in C-series and ME-series designs. Sold wholesale to jewelry retailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• All pieces are warranted against imperfections in design, manufacturing and craftsmanship

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tacori: US-based designer and manufacturer of engagement rings and bridal jewelry, sold through authorized retailers. Comparable to STARDUST in bridal category focus, wholesale distribution model, and California-based manufacturing roots.
• Benchmark Rings: Family-owned US manufacturer of wedding bands and bridal jewelry distributed through retailers. Comparable in bridal manufacturing focus, precious metal offerings, and B2B wholesale go-to-market.
• Noam Carver: Designer of bridal and fashion jewelry manufactured and sold through authorized retailers. Comparable in bridal category focus, wholesale distribution model, and precious metal product offerings.
• Verragio: Designer and manufacturer of engagement rings and bridal bands with a proprietary setting technique, distributed through authorized retailers. Comparable to STARDUST in bridal focus, channel partnerships, and craftsmanship differentiation.
• Stuller: One of the largest US-based jewelry manufacturers and wholesalers, supplying finished fine jewelry and findings to independent retailers nationwide. Direct competitor to STARDUST in B2B wholesale bridal and fashion jewelry manufacturing.
• Gabriel & Co. Designer and manufacturer of fine bridal and fashion jewelry sold through a national network of authorized retailers. Comparable in wholesale distribution, bridal focus, and US-based design and manufacturing.
• Simon G. Designer and manufacturer of bridal and fashion jewelry sold through independent retailers across the US. Direct competitor in wholesale bridal distribution with similar precious metal and diamond product offerings.
• A. Jaffe: Heritage US bridal jewelry manufacturer specializing in engagement rings and wedding bands sold through authorized retailers. Closely comparable in bridal category focus, wholesale model, and precious metal / diamond product line.

Broad incumbents

• David Yurman: Established US-based luxury jewelry brand with broad bridal and fashion assortment sold through company-owned and partner retail. Comparable precious metal and diamond assortment, but with a much larger DTC and brand-led retail footprint.

Emerging players

• Kirk Kara: Designer and manufacturer of artisanal engagement rings and bridal bands sold through authorized retailers. Comparable in bridal focus, craftsmanship-led positioning, and precious metal / diamond product line, though smaller in distribution scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stardustdesign.LA
• Instagraminstagram.com/stardust_design

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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