Learn More About Hiles Plating & Silversmiths

Our History

The Hiles Plating Company was founded in 1930 by William F. Hiles. One of four children, William learned jewelry manufacturing and repair at his father's store in Sioux City, Iowa, completing his long apprenticeship between 1890-1910.

William moved to Kansas City and was employed by the Meyer Jewelry Company, where he learned the art of Silversmithing. Marvin F. Hiles joined him in 1933, and worked  until his death 1970.

William M. Hiles, his son joined the company in 1960, and he ran the company from 1970 until his death 2005.

Since 2005, William’s wife Julia Hiles has headed the family company!

For 91 years, we have prided ourselves by delivering high-quality restoration work with a great interest in detail and stewardship. All work is performed in our shop. Plating is done with the use of very hazardous chemicals. The Acids and Cyanides are removed from the water we use for rinsing to a level of 2 parts per million. We are very interested in the environment's safety and received the Gold Aware from Missouri Water Environment Association every year.