The Jewelers Vault is where artistry, craftsmanship and personal connection come together. Founded by jewelry artist and store owner Kerri Votaw Kliewer, the store blends global design talent with small-town warmth.
Here’s a Q&A that provides more information about The Jewelers Vault and its owner (edited for space).
Q: How did your business start?
Kerri’s love for fashion and jewelry began on a ranch in central Nebraska, where she pored over her mom’s fashion and luxury magazines. Influenced by nature’s colors and her father’s admiration for the craft, she began working for a fine jeweler in college, launched her own line in the 1980s and later worked as a gemstone dealer. In 2020 she fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening The Jewelers Vault.
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Q: What makes your store unique?
The Jewelers Vault specializes in custom design and features designers from around the world. Kerri’s daughter, Mariah, brings 14 years of industry experience, including a decade in the NYC Diamond District. Her global connections help the team source exquisite gems and diamonds, making the store a true destination for Nebraska shoppers.
Q: What do you love about being part of the local business community?
Kerri treasures the encouragement, advice and friendships she’s found. She loves being part of the York community and is grateful for its steady support.
Q: What are your most popular products or services?
Customers love the Vault’s engagement rings, natural gemstone necklaces and unique fine jewelry featuring fossilized woolly mammoth ivory and dinosaur bone. The store also offers rare Argyle-mined diamonds, non-heated sapphires and rubies, GIA-certified diamonds and extensive estate collections. Custom design is a specialty.
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Q: Do you have any holiday promotions planned?
Every December, customers receive Vault gift cards with purchase, a tradition many look forward to using throughout the year.
Q: What makes shopping local great?
The Jewelers Vault stands behind the quality of its jewelry and offers free sizing, appraisals and ring cleaning. Kerri believes deeply in buying local.
Visit The Jewelers Vault at 720 N. Lincoln Ave., York, Nebraska, and online at thejewelersvault.com.
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