Ty Sober, owner of The Gold Corner, has been living and breathing the jewelry business since childhood. Growing up in his family's store, Sober's Jewelry, he began learning the trade at an early age—sizing watch bands, replacing watch batteries, and engraving hundreds of jean tags while still in middle school.
After graduating from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in California as a Graduate Gemologist in 1984 and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts in 1985, Ty spent the next decade refining his skills with two jewelry stores. During that time, he also had the unique opportunity to create jewelry props for several Hollywood films, including Hook, The Shadow, and Days of Thunder.
In 1994, Ty returned to Wellington and opened The Gold Corner, just down the street from his parents' store. The close proximity kept things friendly—and just a little competitive. Over the years, he has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, specializing in custom jewelry design and creating one-of-a-kind pieces for his customers. He also takes pride in performing all jewelry repairs in-house using the latest technology. In fact, he was one of the first jewelers in Kansas to adopt laser welding technology, introducing a laser welder to his shop in 2000.
When he's not at the store—which isn't often—you'll likely find Ty traveling and scuba diving with his wife, spending time with his Labrador retrievers, or enjoying a ride on his motorcycle.
