Key Takeaways
- Asylee artisans bring gold, silver, and gemstone traditions to the US market
- No green card required — EAD and US entity qualify
- Fund gold and gemstone inventory, production, and retail buildout
- Ethiopian, Afghan, and Turkish jewelry artisans served
- 48-hour decisions
Jewelry entrepreneurship is a natural fit for asylees from cultures with deep goldsmithing and gemstone traditions. Ethiopian gold jewelers produce 21-karat traditional and contemporary pieces for Ethiopian and mainstream American customers. Afghan silversmiths create Kuchi-inspired jewelry sold online and at specialty retailers. Turkish jewelry designers bring Ottoman-inspired fine jewelry to US boutiques and e-commerce. These businesses carry high-value inventory and need capital management to grow.
What We Fund
- Gold, silver, and gemstone inventory
- Production equipment (jewelry benches, casting equipment)
- Retail display cases and store buildout
- E-commerce photography and website development
- Trade show costs (JCK, wholesale markets)
- Insurance for high-value inventory
Minimum: $10,000/month in jewelry revenue, 6 months operating, US entity, EAD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Jewelry business owners with EAD, US entity, and $10,000+/month in revenue qualify.
Yes. Precious metal and gemstone inventory purchases are a primary use.
Yes. E-commerce jewelry businesses qualify based on online sales revenue.
$10,000/month in jewelry revenue, 6 months operating.
Yes. Store buildout and display equipment are fundable uses for businesses with existing revenue.
Business bank statements, Shopify/Etsy/eBay reports, and wholesale purchase orders.
Revenue from consignment sales deposited in your bank account qualifies.
Yes. JCK Las Vegas and other wholesale trade show costs are valid uses.