Meet the Team
At Kizer Cummings Jewelers, we have over 40 years of experience providing classic, unique, and custom fine jewelry in the heart of downtown Lawrence. We specialize in custom jewelry, with a talented in-house team of consultants, designers, and jewelers to help you bring your vision to life. Our showroom is full of beautiful items, representing a mixture of our own locally designed, locally made ready-to-wear pieces and a curated selection of jewelry, gemstones, and gift items we love. Whether you are shopping for engagement, wedding, anniversary, gift giving, or self purchasing, our selection varies from those everyday staples to unique items you won't find anywhere else. Celebrating life's biggest moments with you is why we love doing what we do! We offer fine jewelry repairs, which are completed in-house by our team of skilled jewelers, and we offer free cleaning and inspections on all fine jewelry even if it came from another store. Love for our customers and community is at the heart of all that we do, and we pride ourselves on providing a high level of service, expertise, craftsmanship, and quality. If you are considering making or selecting a piece of fine jewelry, consultations are always free of charge and our team members are ready to help. Stop by in person or reach out to book your appointment!
Blaine
Owner, Designer, and Jeweler
I feel lucky to spend my days helping people celebrate life’s most meaningful moments with custom jewelry designed to tell their stories. I believe that jewelry is wearable art — each piece is a reflection of personal history, love, and self-expression. My journey started at the University of Kansas, where I earned a Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in metalsmithing and jewelry design, and it’s taken me through more than 20 years of working in Downtown Lawrence. At Kizer Cummings, I combine my love of design with my passion for working closely with clients to create pieces that are as unique as the people who wear them. When I’m not at the store, you’ll probably find me supporting the downtown community or spending time with my family.
Erica
GIA Graduate Gemologist, Designer, and Sales Lead
I get to help people commemorate their life’s biggest milestones with wearable art made of metal and gems. What an amazing job! I came to the jewelry industry, by fate or chance, with a lifelong fascination with minerals (particularly of the sparkly varieties) and a love of jewelry design. After over a decade at Kizer Cummings, I have learned so much about jewelry, gems, and people! I love to share my knowledge and passion for jewelry with others. When I’m not at work, you will likely find me gardening with a song stuck in my head or napping with a cat. Fun fact: my 4H geology display earned Grand Champion at the Allen County Fair in 1999.
Courtney
Jelwelry Designer, Consultant, and Hand Drawn Renderings
I feel so grateful to have found this job in 2023. Since starting, I have gotten to meet my incredible work family and grow EXPONENTIALLY as an artist! I love working on projects that seem impossible and designing unique pieces that inspire others to think outside the jewelry box! If you'd like to see some of what I do, stop by the store and check out the cases (I may have a drawing or two scattered throughout!)
Symon
Digital Media, Jewelry Consultant, and Junior Designer
See all those pretty pictures on the website and socials? Yeah that me! I make sure everything online and instore looks pretty and enticing! KCJ has been apart of my story for quite a while. From very part time in high school to coming back full time in my 20's, the team has cheered me on every step of the way! (Including when I ran away to Florida for three years) I will always feel extra lucky to call KCJ my home away from home.
Tawni
Jeweler
I started my metal smithing career in production of hand fabricated sterling silver jewelry in KCMO. I fell in love with the process, finding flow and creating beautiful pieces that bring the wearer joy. I am so grateful my journey has landed me here with the best team to work with everyday at KCJ.
Joshua
Jeweler
I started my career as a jeweler immediately after highschool with an apprenticeship. 6 years later I’ve found a career with KCJ. I am so grateful to be a part of the family here and look forward to treating your pieces with attention and care, from creation to repair!
Kim
Jeweler
Jenny
Bookkeeper
I bring the vibes and the cute kids! I keep the backend of our store organized and all loose ends tied up. I help with vendor relations behind-the-scenes and aid with events held. I love being a part of KCJ! Blaine has always put his team members and customers first and foremost. I have never felt like an outsider since I joined the team. All members of our team bring a very valuable piece of themselves and we all fit together!
Allie
Jeweler
Allie has quite a history at KCJ. From Front of house sales and upkeeping the digital media to contract bench jewelry work. She has been a valuable member of our team for many years. As of July 2025 Allie is on a new adventure apart from KCJ and we are so incredibly excited for her! Her work is still all over our cases and she will forever leave an impression on our store!