Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Milwaukee's Trusted Custom Jewelry & Engagement Ring Specialists
Since 1926, Kloiber Jewelers has been Milwaukee's premier destination for fine jewelry and custom designs. Our owner, Karin Volz, brings over 40 years of industry expertise to every client interaction, hand-selecting unique pieces from global sources while maintaining a commitment to ethical sourcing. As a member of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, we ensure all products meet rigorous social and environmental standards. Our full-service offerings include jewelry and watch repairs, custom design consultations, appraisals, and jewelry redesign services that transform heirlooms into modern treasures. With a 30-day return policy and complimentary lifetime maintenance services, we combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary customer care.Our team of skilled goldsmiths and watchmakers provides personalized solutions for both everyday needs and special occasions. Through generations, we've built trust by delivering exceptional value, from budget-friendly options to high-end custom creations. Our detailed purchase records help clients avoid duplicate gifts while ensuring every transaction reflects our core values of integrity and transparency. The store's 99-year legacy stands as testament to our unwavering dedication to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Today, we continue serving Milwaukee with the same personalized attention that has defined our business since its founding.
Services
Custom Design
Jewelry Repairs
Watch Repairs
Appraisals
Jewelry Redesign
Engraving
Ring Sizing
Pearl Restringing
Gemstone Replacement
Gift Cards
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of jewelry expertise with personalized service
- Our ethical sourcing ensures conflict-free, environmentally responsible products
- Complimentary lifetime maintenance services enhance long-term value
- Custom design process incorporates advanced CAD technology and traditional craftsmanship
- 30-day return policy demonstrates confidence in product quality
Associations and certifications
- Jewelers Vigilance Committee
What people say
Fantastic customer service
Knowledgeable and friendly staff
Perfect ring selection
Custom design expertise
Trustworthy and ethical
Services
Custom Design
Our custom design service transforms your vision into unique jewelry pieces using advanced CAD technology and traditional craftsmanship. Clients work directly with owner Karin Volz to select materials and refine designs through wax models or digital renderings. With over 40 years of experience, we create one-of-a-kind engagement rings and special occasion jewelry that reflect personal style while maintaining structural integrity and lasting value.
Jewelry Repairs
We offer comprehensive jewelry repair services including ring resizing, gemstone replacement, and rhodium plating to restore your pieces to like-new condition. Our skilled goldsmiths handle delicate repairs like broken chains and prong work using professional equipment. All repairs come with complimentary estimates and benefit from our decades of experience maintaining the structural integrity of fine jewelry.
Watch Repairs
Our watch repair specialists handle battery replacements, water resistance restoration, and complete overhauls for luxury timepieces. We maintain original functionality through proper crown and stem replacements while preserving waterproof integrity. With warranty coverage on major repairs, our service ensures your watches continue accurate performance for years to come using manufacturer-approved techniques.
Jewelry Appraisals
Professional appraisals document jewelry specifications including gemstone quality, metal composition, and current market value for insurance or estate purposes. We provide detailed reports with high-resolution images and maintain purchase records for future reference. In-house appraisals come complimentary for items purchased here, while third-party evaluations receive thorough analysis by our certified experts.
Jewelry Redesign
Transform inherited or unused jewelry into modern designs that preserve sentimental value while updating aesthetics. Our process recycles precious metals and reuses gemstones in new settings tailored to contemporary tastes. Whether creating wedding bands from family rings or updating vintage pieces, we balance creative vision with technical expertise to produce wearable art from cherished materials.
People
Karin Volz
Owner
With over 40 years in the jewelry industry, Karin Volz hand-selects unique pieces and guides clients through custom design processes. Her expertise in ethical sourcing and commitment to customer satisfaction has maintained the business's reputation since acquiring it in 1983. She personally oversees all major transactions and design consultations.
Questions
What jewelry services do you offer besides sales?
We provide comprehensive services including custom design, jewelry and watch repairs, appraisals, engraving, ring sizing, pearl restringing, and jewelry redesign using existing materials.
How does your custom jewelry design process work?
Our process begins with CAD modeling or wax carvings to visualize your design, followed by gemstone selection from multiple options before final production by our master goldsmiths.
Do you offer jewelry repair guarantees?
We provide complimentary replacement of missing diamond accents on purchased jewelry and stand behind our repair workmanship with industry-standard warranties.
Are your gemstones ethically sourced?
As Jewelers Vigilance Committee members, we guarantee conflict-free sourcing and maintain transparency about all gemstone origins and treatment processes.
How can I update inherited jewelry?
Our jewelry redesign service recycles metals and reuses gemstones to create modern pieces while preserving sentimental value through customized design consultations.
What makes your business different from chain jewelers?
As Milwaukee's longest-operating independent jeweler, we combine fourth-generation expertise with personalized service, ethical practices, and lifetime maintenance support unmatched by corporate retailers.
