Bel-Oro International, a New York-based importer and distributor of fine gold and jewelry products to major retail customers, has acquired the majority of assets of T. Sardelli & Sons, based in Providence, R.I. Sardelli is one of the largest U.S.-based producers of gold earrings.

Bel-Oro will take over part of the Sardelli operations in Providence and maintain a packaging and distribution facility in Rhode Island. Under the terms of the transaction, part of the senior management of Sardelli will join Bel-Oro’s management team.