Store owners Elaine and Gary Yervan opened The Vault in 1987 with a goal to provide a luxury collection to clients. The Vault photos

After nearly 40 years in business, The Vault Fine Jewelers in Fresno’s Fig Garden Village will close its doors Sunday following a multi-million dollar retirement/going-out-of-business sale beginning Thursday, Nov. 13.

Store owners Gary and Elaine Yervan opened The Vault in 1987 with a collection of diamond, colored gemstone jewelry, gold and platinum designer pieces and more to the community. Elaine said that the couple hopes to do other things after closing The Vault.

“We are very thankful for the support of our clients and friends throughout the years,” added Elaine. “We love them and wish everyone well, but we must move with the changing of times. And as we age gracefully, we will have our memories, which will last forever.”

During their time in business, the Yervans have played an active role in the community, supporting local nonprofits including Catholic Charities, Saint Agnes Medical Center Foundation, the Fresno Rescue Mission, Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County and more. They have also been members of the Fresno County Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Fresno Chamber of Commerce.

“We’ve made and donated countless crosses, diamond tennis necklaces, diamond earrings, pendants and bracelets to local organizations throughout the years,” Gary said. “We just like to give back to the community for what they have been so kind to give to us; their commitment to patronizing our store. It means more to us than just a way to give back to the community, it comes from the heart.”

The Vault Fine Jewelers going-out-of-business sale will include the entire inventory of fine diamond and colored gemstone jewelry, including pieces from Tacori, A. Jaffee, Gabriel & Co., Roberto Coin, Shy Creation and more. The sale will see the entire multi-million dollar collection offered at prices of up to 60% off.

For more information about the sale, visit The Vault Fine Jewelers at 724 W. Shaw Ave., or call (559) 225-5363. The store’s inventory is available at The Vault website.