Today we’d like to introduce you to Megan Young.
Hi Megan, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My husband worked for McArthur Jewelers–a jewelry store that had been on Main Street in St. George, UT for 65 years, when the owners decided to retire and close the doors on Jan. 8, 2016. Our oldest son who was in kindergarten at the time had written he wanted to work at McArthur Jewelers when he grew up.
Knowing that was no longer a possibility, the idea came into our minds to begin our own in the same location. McArthur’s were on board! We opened Forever Young Fine Jewelers in April 2016. Since then, we have won Best Jewelry Store in Southern Utah from 2017-2021. My husband Jeremy suffered from depression, bipolar, and narcolepsy. He took his life in April 2018. I thought I would sell the business, but the Lord had different plans.
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” I have always been a dancer. I grew up dreaming of becoming a dance instructor and I am grateful and honored to say I have taught dance to thousands of students over the past 16 years–it brings so much joy to my life. I’m also grateful I’ve learned how to “dance in the rain” because my life is also much different than I ever expected it to be.
My husband took his life on April 23, 2018. My life would forever be changed. This was the beginning of the storm that I would need to learn to dance through. We had been married 10 years and had created a beautiful life together raising our three amazing children and beginning our business Forever Young Fine Jewelers. Jeremy had a passion for jewelry, so in 2015, when his employers, Tom and Allison McArthur of McArthur Jewelers, decided to retire, we decided to create our own jewelry store in the same historic location on Main Street. Everything fell into place. I didn’t know much about jewelry, but I did earn a minor in Business Management while I was majoring in Dance at BYU and that knowledge has proved to be invaluable.
I wasn’t sure at the time of Jeremy’s death if I would choose to keep the business going–but I had an incredible team of employees to support me and who I also knew were relying on the income from the store for their livelihood. I couldn’t let the store go. I also felt the influence of God and Jeremy guiding me. I simplified our business model and was humbled as the business continued to thrive with simplicity. I made a commitment to continue treating our customers with honesty, kindness, and understanding–essentially to follow the golden rule and to treat them how I would want to be treated if I were in their shoes.
Life is too precious to let little things stress us out. As a result, we have nearly 300 5-star google reviews and have continued to be voted #1 Best Jewelry Store in Southern Utah. I have added new members to our team at Forever Young Fine Jewelers and am amazed at the talented and innovative people that God has sent our way. Perfectly suited for what our store needs. Mary Leigh Howorth is our Graduate Gemologist and Appraiser. She KNOWS jewelry and is very educated, hard-working, and precise. We came up with the hashtag #AskMaryLeigh because she has answers to just about anything dealing with jewelry! Mike Nixon unexpectedly came our way after managing a jewelry store in Salt Lake City for 25 years.
He is one of the most personable people you will ever meet and our customers LOVE working with him. He will bend over backward to make our customers happy and he is a big part of why we have so many great reviews. Doug Owen recently joined our team from Idaho and we are so excited to have his talent here in Southern Utah. He is a Master Bench jeweler and Designer with over 40 years of experience. Our customers are always pleased with the care and impeccable detail he takes with repairing and creating custom jewelry. Tom Laub is our Master Watch Repairman who also has 40 years of experience. He has stayed loyal to us after also working with McArthur Jewelers through 3 generations.
Mother Teresa said, “None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.” That is how I feel about our team. Together we create a wonderful synergy and create things none of us could do on our own. I do not know how far along I am on this journey of life–none of us do. I never expected myself to be a widowed mom and business owner. But I do know I am grateful to be right where I am, right now.
I am grateful for the opportunities God has given me to meet others and to serve our community. I will continue to trust God and dance through whatever weather comes my way.
We’ve been impressed with Forever Young Fine Jewelers, LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Full-Service Jewelry Store -Custom design, Jewelry Repairs, Jewelry Appraisals, Engagement Rings, Estate Jewelry, Gold Buy, Diamonds, Gemstones, Watch Repair -over 400 5-star Google Reviews.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
We often collaborate with other Wedding and bridal vendors such as photographers and wedding planners.
Contact Info:
- Email: megan@foreveryoungfinejewelers.com
- Website: www.foreveryoungfinejewelers.com
- Instagram: @foreveryoungfinejewelers
- Facebook: foreveryoungfinejewelers
