W E Richards is an American jewelry company founded in Massachusetts in the early 1900s. The company is known for producing costume jewelry, but has also produced high-quality jewelry throughout its history.
The Symmetalic brand was first used in 1936. Many pieces under this brand combine sterling silver with gold plating or gold-filled elements. The Symmetalic line was produced until 1950.
Most of the jewelry produced by W.E. Richards from the early 1900s to the mid-century falls into the costume jewelry category. The company made extensive use of gold-plated metal and sterling silver.
The jewelry company is currently owned by AB Group.
