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Austin Schultz
Owner-President, GIA Graduate Diamonds, Graduate Colored Stones
Austin purchased Plumb Gold in 2015. He began working for Plumb Gold as a part time sales associate in 2001 while he was attending a local high school. He left to attend college at Miami University of Ohio. There he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design. Austin specializes in custom design and loves to work with colored gems.
Kathryn Klomp (Kat)
Sales Manager & Design Consultant, GIA Graduate Diamonds, Graduate Colored Stones, GIA Applied Jewelry Professional.
Since 2012, Kat has been helping Plumb Gold clients celebrate life's moments with the perfect jewelry. Her greatest passion is the design process—conceptualizing new pieces or artfully reimagining existing ones. Kat channels her artistic expertise into visual concepts, leveraging her BA in Digital Arts from UW-Parkside to bring an elevated, artistic vision to every creation.
Vicki Andrews
Design Consultant
Since autumn 2018, Vicki has been an integral part of the Plumb Gold family. With an extensive background spanning multiple facets of client relations, she is dedicated to cultivating unparalleled customer service. Beyond her professional expertise, she thrives in an environment surrounded by cherished colleagues who feel much more like family than co-workers.
Peyton Baumstark
GIA Applied Jewelry Professional, Design Consultant
Peyton grew up in Racine loving all things art and nature. Her interest in the arts were further nurtured through attending the Prairie School which has deepened her roots in the Racine community. After joining the Plumb Gold Team in August of 2024 she has thoroughly enjoyed expanding her knowledge of the Gem and Jewelry industry and is continuing her studies with Gemological institute of America. With a lifelong passion for jewelry and design she is always looking forward to helping people find or create that perfect piece!
Naomi Myers
GIA Graduate Gemologist, Design Consultant
Naomi discovered her passion for fine jewelry during her time at Tiffany & Co. in New York. Defining her personal style as sophisticated yet playful, she brings a unique, curated eye to her craft. Now, as a GIA Graduate Gemologist, Naomi looks forward to providing you with the exceptional, personalized service your jewelry collection deserves.
Alyssa Rebro
Design Consultant
From a young age, Alyssa has held a profound passion for gemstones, captivated by the art of transforming Earth’s natural treasures into wearable masterpieces. Her designs seamlessly marry the romance of vintage elegance with the clean sophistication of modern chic style. Believing that jewelry is the ultimate form of self-expression, Alyssa approaches every piece as a deeply personal journey. Whether crafting a bespoke design from inception or breathing new life into a forgotten heirloom, she ensures your unique style speaks for itself.
Maureen Ruffalo
Design Consultant
As a former legal clerk at Racine's District Attorney's office, Maureen has deep roots in the Racine community. Maureen is passionate about her love of downtown Racine and is excited to show you her favorite pieces of jewelry at Plumb Gold!
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Our regular hours
Our stores are open weekdays 10-5, Saturdays 10-4, and closed on Sundays.
APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
As Racine's premier jewelry store, we are dedicated to providing the best shopping experience possible. Although walk-ins are always welcome, some custom design projects and appraisal take-in services may require extra preparation; Text us at 262-632-5022 if you would like to set an appointment.
Shipping
We are happy to send your purchase to you! We can ship to all fifty states and internationally. All shipments are insured and well packed for the safety of your jewelry. If you are making an online purchase, shipping rates are calculated in check-out. If your shipping situation is unique, we are happy to arrange shipping for you via our shipping services - contact us at plumbgold@plumbgoldjewelry.com or 262-632-5022 and let us know how we can help!
Purchases
At Plumb Gold we cheerfully accept exchanges within 14 days of purchase accompanied by the original receipt. Item must be in good condition. If item shows substantial wear or damage, it will not be accepted for exchange. If the exchange is not completed in one day, the original purchase price will be converted to store credit. Any deposit made toward a purchase is non-refundable and will be converted to store credit if the purchase is cancelled. No item may be held from sale unless a deposit has been made. ALL CUSTOM AND SPECIAL ORDERS ARE FINAL.
We accept most major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. We also accept PayPal. Additionally we offer 0% interest financing through the Wells Fargo Jewelry Advantage Credit Card. (Subject to credit approval. Please ask for details) Personal checks are accepted from existing clients only and must be accompanied by photo identification. Purchases exceeding $5,000 may require payment by wire transfer. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the company.
Gift certificates are available and may be used for any merchandise purchase or towards services such as repairs or appraisals. Gift certificates hold no cash value and cannot be exchanged for cash. Purchased gift certificates do not expire, but we encourage them to be used within one year of issuance. Exceptions made at the discretion of the company.
Appraisals
Plumb Gold is proud to offer expert appraisal services. Our appraisal services are completed in house; estiamted completion times for appraisals vary depending on the complexity of the piece and number of appraisals or workload currently in progress. Appraisals at Plumb Gold are prepared by GIA trained professionals using standards set by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The GIA is internationally recognized as having the strictest and most comprehensive set of grading standards in the jewelry industry.
Values given in written appraisals represent the retail price at which the appraised item may be purchased in a retail jewelry store and do not necessarily reflect the price at which the appraised or similar jewelry may be purchased at Plumb Gold. Consideration is given to design execution, quality, brands, and trademarks. Because jewelry appraisal and evaluation is not a pure science, and is therefore subjective, estimates of replacement value may vary from one appraiser to another. Such variance does not necessarily constitute error on the part of the appraiser. Appraisals are prepared solely as an estimate of approximate replacement value at a specific time and place using current market information.
Gemstone Origin and Enhancements
Plumb Gold is proud to follow all practices of the Responsible Jewelry Council and Kimberly Process. All natural gemstones presented by Plumb Gold are of ethical origins. Many gems can be assumed to have been treated by heat, radiation, or other treatments that are typical for the species and are an industry-standard practice. Some gemstone species do not respond to treatment of any kind, and some very special gemstones are un-treated due to the beautiful color they possess naturally. If you are curious about the treatment of a gemstone pictured on our website, more information is available by request. You can email us at plumbgold@plumbgoldjewelry.com or text us at 262-632-5022 with inquiries.