About Us

Larsen’s Jewelry Store, Kimball’s oldest family owned retail business, has been a family affair since September 1926, when Olaf Larsen came from Burwell, Nebraska to open the store. He was joined by his son, Delmar in 1928. Delmar was associated with Larsen’s until his retirement in 1974. The family affair has included everyone. Olaf’s wife, Julia retired in the early 1950’s and Delmar’s wife Iola helped in the bookkeeping and with clock repair until 1957.

Jim and Karen Robinson own the store now and working with them are their son, Greg, and daughter Carla. The fifth generation is waiting in the wings to fill their shoes.

With over 150 years of combined experience the family continues their education by taking courses in diamonds, jewelry display and retailing from the Gemological Institute of America, plus other courses as available. We belong to the Better Business Bureau, Jewelers of America, Nebraska Jewelers Association and the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute.

We’re a bit old fashioned, because we believe today, as we did over 80 years ago, in the philosophy that quality of product and service come first with every customer.

• We believe in the highest standards of personal and professional ethics in all aspects of our business.

• We believe in listening carefully and understanding the needs of each customer with attention and detail.

• We believe in supporting our community and state by serving on committees, boards and public offices and financially supporting carefully selected nonprofit organizations.

• Our ultimate goal is to “make the customer happy”.