About the Store Owners
Rebecca Heneberry Atwood and Neil Summers, co-owners of The Jewelry Vault, have over a quarter of a century of experience within the jewelry industry. After working together for several years in a Harrisonburg, VA store, they decided to become partners and open their own jewelry business. Opening a top-quality shop in his community was Neil's dream.
When the old bank building on Main St. became available, they jumped at the chance. Finding out that the original vault was still intact and usable, they had the name for their new shop.
The old, Jewelry Vault store on Main Street
After three years in this location, on August 1st, 2006 the Jewelry Vault moved to a newer, and more convienient location at the Food Lion Shopping Center, Rt. 42, Timberville.
The new, Jewelry Vault store at the Food Lion Shopping Center
Store Owners Biographies
Rebecca Heneberry AtwoodRebecca lives in Timberville, having raised her family (now grown up) in Port Republic, Virginia. Rebecca has over a dozen years experience within the industry, and a lifetime love affair with rocks. Her dad is a geologist, so Rebecca grew up with rocks in the house. She brings her love of rocks and gems to her to her work and enjoys sharing her enthusiasm with her customers. "I've never met a rock I didn't like." - Rebecca Heneberry Atwood The interesting mineral specimens you see in the store are some of Rebecca's contributions -- many of them from her own collection. She is one of the few pearl stringers in the area. Rebecca has been with the following Harrisonburg stores:
| Neil SummersNeil is a local boy, born and raised in the Broadway and Timberville area. He is a graduate of Broadway High School and still lives in Broadway with his Wife, Laura, and their daughter, Lea. He is active in his local church, St. Luke's United Church of Christ (County Line), where he is called on as a lay minister when needed and serves as a deacon. Neil enjoys all sports, but loves Pro Football and the Miami Dolphins. Neil's success in the jewelry industry can be summed up in one statement: "Treat people the way you want people to treat you." Neil has over 16 years experience in the jewelry industry and has been a Manager or Assistant Manager with stores in the Harrisonburg, Richmond, and Staunton areas such as:
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