The story of how Koerber's Fine Jewelry came to be Kentuckiana’s engagement ring destination
1980
In the early 1980s, the husband and wife team of Mike and Felecia Koerber started buying and selling scrap gold to make extra money.
1985
Their side hustle started gaining some traction and they began selling gold chains at local festivals and out of their home
1987
In 1987, Mike’s sister offered them some space to set up a few showcases of jewelry in her beauty salon. Felecia became the face of the business by selling jewelry. Mike continued his job as an engineer during the day and went to night school to learn jewelry repair work. After 9 years, they had their opportunity to build their own storefront.
1996
In 1996, KFJ was born. They moved into their exsting space as part of a shopping center. Mike quit his engineering job and was able to focus on jewelry repair work full-time. The Koerber’s continued to grow their business through word of mouth and referrals. Felecia had an eye for fashion and Mike’s craftmanship for jewelry repair became reknown.
2012
Jacquelyn Koerber, the daughter of Mike and Felecia, joined the business.
2015
After 19 years in the 600 sq ft showroom, the Koerber’s outgrew their space and did a massive renovation where they took over their entire shopping center.
2015
On February 22, 2015 Mike Koerber passed away after two years of battling cancer. His presence is still deeply missed. In honor of his passing a memorial garden was created outside the building.
2015
On September 12th, the renovation was completed and a grand re-opening was celebrated. The mother and daughter team continued the dream of growing Koerber’s Fine Jewelry.
2021
Jacquelyn purchased the store to continue the Koerber legacy.
