Bill Starts His Hands Career

William (Bill) Nusser, Jr. stops at Hands Jewelers after a music lesson, is handed a broom and told to get to work. A career begins.

Overseas Purchasing

William Nusser, Sr. and his wife, Margaret, make their first overseas buying trip to Pforzheim and Idar-Oberstein, Germany.

Celebrating a Year Late

Hands thought it was celebrating 100 years, originally believing Oliver Startsman jewelers was founded in 1854.

William Nusser, Jr. is Born

William (Bill) G. Nusser, Jr. is born August 19 in Iowa City. He will be the eighth generation of the family to work in the jewelry business.

Growing Hands Family

William Nusser, Sr. joins Hands Jewelry Store. William Nusser, Sr. marries Margaret Lynch, and Babe Hands marries Mary Rupener Nusser.