Mikimoto, U.S. headquarters in New York City

Mikimoto

,

U.S.

headquarters in

New York City

. This maker of giftware and baby items (picture frames, crystal, pens, compacts, and sterling silver baby cups, rattles, and spoons) also makes a line of handbags. The company reports "double digit" sales increases over the past six months. Packaging is navy or white boxes with silver or gold ribbons. Call (800) 223-4008 valentine's Day gifts.

Pianegonda

,

U.S.

headquarters in

New York City

. This Italian company has enjoyed sales increases averaging 70% a month since October 1999, when its products--sterling silver and colored gemstone jewelry--made their

U.S.

debut. "Entertainers are wearing our pieces," says Aaron Mink, American distributor and division director for the company. According to Mink, Jada Pinkett will wear Pianegonda jewelry in the next Spike Lee movie. Packaging is navy blue boxes with silver lettering and blue and gray bows. Call (305) 672-8476 for details links of london friendship.

Robert Lee Morris,

New York City

. At press time, the company, which produces two-tone gold and sterling silver jewelry, sterling bowls Red Heart Charm Bracelet, candlesticks, and platters, had picked up 15 former Tiffany accounts "with little effort," says Lisa Roman, vice president of sales and marketing. "We expect many more after The JCK Show in

Las Vegas

," she adds. Packaging consists of black pouches adorned with the silver RLM logo and a "romance" card about Morris and the inspirations for his designs. Black textured paper bags and boxes featuring the RLM logo also are available. Call (800) 829-8444 for details Pink Heart Charm Bracelet.