About Us

In 1910, Charles Tivol opened a jewelry shop in downtown Kansas City. Perched on a bench, he carefully crafted each piece of jewelry – and set a timeless standard for enduring workmanship and style.

Charles also handed down his unrelenting passion for quality. His son Harold began working in the store as a boy and now serves as chairman of the company.

Under Harold’s leadership, a second store was opened in 1951 on the Country Club Plaza. Soon, it was outselling the downtown store, and the two later merged.

In addition to earning the trust of countless satisfied customers, Harold has also earned innumerable awards. In 1986, he was the first single store owner to be named to the National Jeweler Hall of Fame. In 1988, he was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by Modern Jeweler. And in 2003, Tivol was recognized by the American Gem Society as top retail jeweler of the year.

Nearly a century after its doors opened, Tivol’s tradition continues with its third generation.

Under the leadership of Harold’s daughter Cathy, Tivol has continued to flourish. A second location was opened in 1994 in Johnson County’s Hawthorne Plaza. Tivol added a third location in 2006 at Briarcliff Village in the heart of the Northland.

Since 1910, Tivol has offered an unmatched selection of fine jewelry and timepieces – and customer service that is truly beyond compare. Service and selection are at the heart of The Tivol Experience, and they’re our way of thanking you for your trust and your business. No jeweler takes better care of its customers than Tivol.

Building relationships with our customers is our focus. The only thing that exceeds the quality of our jewelry and gifts is the service that we provide. That’s what makes shopping with Tivol such a magical experience.

From advice to appraisals, repairs to replacement, The Tivol Experience encompasses all aspects of fine jewelry. The only thing that exceeds the fine quality of our jewelry is our level of integrity. You can count on The Tivol Experience each and every time you visit one of our locations.