Ferris Coin & Jewelry Co. Staff: Mike Dozois, Rebecca Corra-Gordon, Brian Bucher, Geoffrey Demis, Nick Jimenez, Amanda Wuttke and Annie Campo.
Nearly 100 years serving our customers.
Original Location
The Ferris sign is still at 402 Broadway in Downtown Albany.
In 1930, Charlie & Arlene Ferris opened Ferris Stamp in downtown Albany at 402 Broadway. Later they incorporated coins into their business model as Ferris Stamp and Coin.
In the 1960s, after her husband passed, Mrs. Ferris sold the business to Wendell C. Williams who relocated the shop to Lark Street before relocating again to 114 Central Ave. in 1976. Today, Ferris Coin & Jewelry Co. is co-owned by Geoffrey Demis, a long-time employee, Mike Dozois.
In 2017, Brian Bucher joined the Ferris staff. Brian founded Brittany Jewelers in 1987 and served as president from 1987 until selling the company in June, 2017.
Completing the staff today are Jewelry Specialists Amanda Wuttke and Annie Campo, as well as Research Associate Rebecca Corra-Gordon.
These 1930 coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) were minted and circulated the year Charlie & Arlene Ferris opened for business.
Geoffrey Demis
Partner, Rare Coin and Currency Specialist
Geoff heads the coin and currency department at Ferris Coin & Jewelry Co., buying and selling coins, medals, tokens, and paper money both U.S. and foreign.
An expert in U.S. gold coins and U.S paper money, Geoff has 25 years of extensive experience in numismatics. He joined Ferris Coin & Jewelry Co. in 1993, right out of college, and is today the longest tenured member of the team.
Mike Dozois
Managing Partner, Precious Metals Specialist
Mike is Ferris Coin & Jewelry Co.’s chief precious metal buyer and associate coin buyer. He has been in the jewelry and coin industry since 2010.
An avid history buff, Mike has extensive knowledge of gold, silver, and antique jewelry. Prior to joining Ferris in 2012, Mike previously owned a store in Schenectady.
Brian Bucher
Director of Fine and Estate Jewelry
Brian heads the Fine and Estate jewelry department at Ferris Coin & Jewelry, overseeing sales, purchasing and repairs.
Brian loves working with custom design. Customers are invited to bring their jewelry concepts or pictures to Brian and he will help create your dream design. He can help turn an old piece into something new, adding stones from Ferris’ vast collection.
He has a lifelong passion for creating engagement rings, wedding bands and anniversary bands
Before joining Ferris in 2017, Brian founded Brittany Jewelers in Colonie in 1987, where he served as Owner/ President.
Amanda Wuttke
Jewelry Specialist
Amanda is an integral part of our jewelry department at Ferris Coin & Jewelry Co. She’s involved in sales and purchasing of precious metals, diamonds and gemstones.
Amanda has built her career working in fine jewelry and designer brands. She’s lived and worked up and down the East Coast, and has returned to Upstate New York, where she grew up. She’s earned her Accredited Jewelry Professional and Graduate Diamond degree from GIA, and is currently working towards her Graduate Gemologist Degree.
Here at Ferris, Amanda is dedicated to finding and creating unique pieces. She hopes to help you find not just a piece of jewelry, but a loved treasure to hold special memories in your life.
Antoinette “Annie” Campo
Jewelry Specialist
Annie buys sells and repairs jewelry for Ferris Coin & Jewelry Co. She has more than 15 years of experience in the antique and vintage jewelry business. She has been a jewelry enthusiast since an early age.
During a five year apprenticeship, she gained an extensive knowledge of color stones, diamonds, grading and sorting. She has earned her Accredited Jewelry Professional degree from GIA. She is also well versed in the art of jewelry repair and restoration.
When she is not working at Ferris, Annie manufactures her own line of jewelry .
Rebecca Corra-Gordon
Research Associate
Becca is often found behind the scenes at Ferris Coin and Jewelry working on our online sales and listings. She’s an experienced researcher with knowledge of vintage, modern and rare collectibles. Becca enjoys finding the history and hidden value in each item.
Nick Jimenez
Research Associate
Nick has a broad background in specialty sales and brings his expertise to Ferris Coin & Jewelry. He has an experienced hand in buying and selling of precious metals and looks to make your visit pleasant as well as educational. Nick is currently expanding his education with GIA classes with diamonds and gemstones.
Pictured above is a 1952 price list for U.S postage stamps printed with the original Ferris Stamps business name and address. Though Ferris Coin & Jewelry no longer buys or sells stamps, we are proud of company history and roots.
A customer brought this book to our store in the summer of 2018!