Staff
Brian VanDuyne | Owner
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Brian has trained in jewelry repair, advance jewelry repair, stone setting, advanced stone setting, and hand engraving. He is our lead Bench Jeweler, Custom Design Specialist, and one of our Overseas Diamond Buyers. He started in the jewelry field in 1990. He and his wife Lori then opened Fernbaugh’s Plymouth location in 2006.
Brian's training first started at the Logansport store working beside Lori's father, Oris McGuire Jr. His first official course was a GIA basic jewelry repair course. Over the course of several years with continued hands on experience, Brian attended courses from Drouhard Jewelry School such as the Blaine Lewis Advanced Diamond Setting and several hand engraving courses at the GRS school.
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Lori VanDuyne | Owner
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Lori has studied Diamond and Gemstone grading at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the worlds foremost authority in gemology. Lori is also one of our Overseas Diamond Buyers. She has worked in the family jewelry business since 1984. She is our Head Buyer, Appraiser, and one of our Custom Design Specialists. Lori has also designed our "Adoption of Love" pendant. She and her husband Brian, started the store in 2006 together.
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Samantha Murray | Manager
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Samantha started with Fernbaugh's in 2007 as a sales clerk. Over the years she has gained hands on experience and now manages the store for Lori and Brian. Samantha has attended numerous seminars in the jewelry industry and has received Levels 1 and 2 Senior Sales Professional Certifications from Jewelers of America. She looks forward to continuing her education through Gemological Institute of America and Jewelers of America courses.
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Hello, my name is Amanda!
I'm married to a wonderful husband and we have three boys together. We've been married almost 11 years and actually bought our ring from Fernbaugh's!
I graduated from john Glenn High School in 2010 and I got my bachelors degree in general studies from Indiana University in South Bend in 2018.
In my free time, I like to garden, raise butterflies, and make blankets.
I'm excited to start my career in jewelry now that my kids are in school!
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I graduated from John Glenn High School and the Knox Beauty College last year. I am now attending Indiana University in South Bend perusing a psychology degree.
My parents come to Fernbaugh's often and got their rings from here, along with my favorite peal necklace! I love pearls and all things yellow gold to pair with my outfits every day! I have been jewelry obsessed ever since I was a little girl!
In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, being in the sun, and spending time with family and friends.
I always like to have my nails done, my hair looking good, and a nice outfit!
I'd love to help you all get your style on with some beautiful jewelry!
I can wait to meet you all!
Hello! My name is Raelyn and I am very excited to be starting my career here at Fernbaugh's!
A little about myself: I love love white gold, but I also love wearing yellow gold during the summer time. I love to shop and get my nails done.
I'd love to help out anyone looking for a ring, necklace for their significant other, or even their mom or grandma for any special occasion!
Come into Fernbaugh's and see me!
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Brad Schwent | Jeweler
Brad joined the Fernbaugh's staff in 2021. He has a wealth of experience in the jewelry industry as he's worked both in jewelry sales and as a goldsmith for many years. Though he's technically retired, he still enjoys working as a bench jeweler part time. He is originally from Kansas City, MO and now lives in Bass Lake, IN with his wife and is a proud grandpa.
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Ruby | Mascot
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Ruby joined the Fernbaugh's team July of 2015, she has a lot to learn, but is a great people person!
