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Division: F - Wholesale Trade

US-SIC Code 5094 - Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones, and Precious Metals

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of jewelry, precious stones and metals, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, silverware, and jewelers' findings. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of precious metal ores are classified in Industry 5052.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5094 - Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones, and Precious Metals are:

  • Bullion, precious'metals-wholesale
  • Clocks-wholesale
  • Coins-wholesale
  • Diamonds (gems)-wholesale
  • Gem stones-wholesale
  • Jewelers, findings-wholesale
  • Jewelry-wholesale
  • Medallions-wholesale
  • Metals, precious-wholesale
  • Pearls-wholesale
  • Precious metal mill shapes-wholesale
  • Precious metals-wholesale
  • Precious stones (gems)-wholesale
  • Silverware and plated ware-wholesale
  • Trophies-wholesale
  • Watchcases-wholesale
  • Watches and parts-wholesale

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Jewelry & Watch Wholesaling in the US (42394)

Revenue 2025

$59bn

Growth 2025

-0.05%

Key Trends

  • The price of gold comprises a large portion of the purchasing costs for wholesalers

  • The industry has contended with large-scale fluctuations in the price of precious metals

  • Expected rising disposable income levels and growth in consumer spending will contribute to revenue growth

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5094 - Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones, and Precious Metals

US-SIC Code 5094 - Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones, and Precious Metals sits in the 2-digit Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones, and Precious Metals sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.

Division: F

Division Title: Wholesale Trade

2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits

Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 5094 - Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones, and Precious Metals

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5094 - Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones, and Precious Metals. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 509401 Watches-wholesale
  • 509402 Precious,semi-prcs,synthetic stns (whl)
  • 509403 Jewelers supplies (wholesale)
  • 509404 Gold silver & platinum-buyers
  • 509405 Jewelry castings (wholesale)
  • 509406 Jewelers-wholesale
  • 509407 Jewelry buyers
  • 509408 Jewels-imitation stones (wholesale)
  • 509409 Jewelry findings (wholesale)
  • 509410 Beads (wholesale)
  • 509411 Metals-precious sheet wire tubing (whol)
  • 509412 Clocks-wholesale
  • 509413 Diamond buyers (wholesale)
  • 509414 Diamond brokers
  • 509415 Jewelry contractors (wholesale)
  • 509416 Diamonds-wholesale
  • 509417 Watchmakers' equipment & supls (whol)
  • 509418 Plaques-wholesale
  • 509419 Clocks-components (wholesale)
  • 509420 Ribbons (wholesale)
  • 509421 Trophies-wholesale
  • 509423 Jewelry brokers
  • 509424 Indian goods-wholesale
  • 509425 Turquoise (wholesale)
  • 509426 Coin dealers supplies-wholesale
  • 509427 Costume jewelry-wholesale
  • 509428 Gold nugget jewelry-wholesale
  • 509429 Pearls-wholesale
  • 509430 Rhinestones-wholesale
  • 509431 Silverware-wholesale
  • 509432 Trophy parts & supplies-wholesale
  • 509433 Jewelry castings-equip (wholesale)
  • 509434 Watch straps & bands-wholesale

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 50940000 Jewelry and precious stones
  • 50940100 Precious stones and metals
  • 50940101 Bullion, precious metals
  • 50940102 Diamonds (gems)
  • 50940103 Precious metal mill shapes
  • 50940104 Precious metals
  • 50940105 Precious stones (gems), nec
  • 50940200 Coins, medals, and trophies
  • 50940201 Coins
  • 50940202 Medallions
  • 50940203 Trophies
  • 50940300 Clocks, watches, and parts
  • 50940301 Clocks
  • 50940302 Movements, clock or watch
  • 50940303 Watchcases
  • 50940304 Watches and parts
  • 50949900 Jewelry and precious stones, nec
  • 50949901 Beads
  • 50949902 Jewelers' findings
  • 50949903 Jewelry
  • 50949904 Pearls
  • 50949905 Silverware or plated ware

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Each US SIC Code is part of a Division, which corresponds with a numerical range. Select a Division category from the table below, then drill down to discover the industries within that Division.

Division US-SIC Code Sector title
A 01-09 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
B 10-14 Mining
C 15-17 Construction
D 20-39 Manufacturing
E 40-49 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
F 50-51 Wholesale Trade
G 52-59 Retail Trade
H 60-67 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
I 70-89 Services
J 90-99 Public Administration

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