Since our founding in 1971, Shane Co. has established itself as one of the country's premier independent jewelers. However, the Shane family tradition of excelling in the diamond and jewelry industry began long before that.

My grandfather, Charles Shane, purchased his first jewelry store in Cleveland, Ohio in 1929. It was the year of the stock market crash and the beginning of the Great Depression. As difficult as business was in general, the jewelry business was nearly impossible. But his persistence and commitment to quality, value and customer service persevered through the hardest economic times in American history.

My dad, Richard Shane, joined the family enterprise following his World War II military service. Over the years, he piloted a single store into one of the largest jewelry chains in the Midwest.

In 1971, I decided to start my own jewelry business. I incorporated my father's and grandfather's commitment to quality, value and customer service, in addition to offering customers a unique educational opportunity. My vision was to make sure that all of our customers had enough knowledge about their jewelry options to make truly informed purchasing decisions.

Tom Shane
Executive Chairman
Shane Co.