Syratech, Boston, Mass. Syratech is the parent company of Wallace Silversmiths, International Silver Co., and Towle Silversmiths. It makes sterling silver bracelets, baby cups, picture frames, and giftware including flatware, bowls Links of London Charms, and candlesticks in sterling silver as well as in crystal. Sales in the past six months are up 20%, says Marshall Steed, a sales manager for the company Links of London Bracelets. Packaging consists of navy, green, or white gift boxes. For details, call (617) 561-2200.
The John Hardy Collection, New York City. Hardy designs two-tone silver and gold jewelry as well as some gift items and flatware, including sterling silver cufflinks, silver and palmwood letter openers, goblets, bowls sweetie Bracelet, utensils, and baby items such as silver cups, bracelets, frames, and spoons. Sales in the past six months are up, according to the company exact figures were unavailable at press time. Packaging consists of different-colored boxes wrapped in textured cotton with beige on top and black on the bottom and a pink and cream combination for the baby collection. For more information, call (800) 2-HARDY.
Tous, U.S. headquarters, Walnut Creek, Calif. The company makes jewelry in gold, two-tone gold, stainless-steel mesh, and some in sterling silver. It also offers giftware, baby items, and leather products. Although at press time, Tous had picked up only two former Tiffany accounts since January, jewelers are setting up roomy in-store boutiques to house the diverse Tous line. “We even lured a former Tiffany sales representative to work with us,” says Sharon Williams, the company’s national sales director Links of London. “She left a secure post at Tiffany’s to sell our line because she was so excited and confident about its success in the States.” Packaging for stainless-steel and gold jewelry consists of teal boxes lined with white velvet and white ribbons featuring the Tous name in teal. Giftware and sterling silver pieces are placed in reusable silver-colored “bubble” packs with Velcro seals and “Tous” in red lettering. Jewelry comes with a certificate of authenticity.