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==Company history== |
==Company history== |
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The company was founded in 1971 by Tom Shane, although Shane's family has been in the jewelry business since [[The Great Depression]]. His grandfather, Charles, launched the family into the jewelry business in 1929. Shane's father, Richard, joined the business after [[World War II]]. The original name of the company was Western Stone & Metal Corp.<ref name="denverpost-bankruptcy-1" /> |
The company was founded in 1971 by Tom Shane, although Shane's family has been in the jewelry business since [[The Great Depression]]. His grandfather, Charles, launched the family into the jewelry business in 1929. Shane's father, Richard, joined the business after [[World War II]]. The original name of the company was Western Stone & Metal Corp.<ref name="denverpost-bankruptcy-1" /> |
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Shane Co. also is famous for their |
Shane Co. also is famous for their identifiable commercials, "Now YOU have a friend in the diamond business." |
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Shane Company filed for [[Chapter 11]] [[bankruptcy]] on January 12, 2009<ref>{{cite news |
Shane Company filed for [[Chapter 11]] [[bankruptcy]] on January 12, 2009<ref>{{cite news |
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Revision as of 19:52, 25 June 2010
Shane Company or Shane Co. is the largest family owned jeweler in the United States.[1] The company is a diamond importer retail jewelry chain founded in 1971. Based in Centennial, Colorado,[2] the company sells wedding rings and other jewellery with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and pearls. The company promotes its 20 nationwide stores and website through a long-running campaign of radio commercials featuring the company's founder Tom Shane.
Company history
The company was founded in 1971 by Tom Shane, although Shane's family has been in the jewelry business since The Great Depression. His grandfather, Charles, launched the family into the jewelry business in 1929. Shane's father, Richard, joined the business after World War II. The original name of the company was Western Stone & Metal Corp.[2] Shane Co. also is famous for their identifiable commercials, "Now YOU have a friend in the diamond business."
Shane Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 12, 2009[3] and closed three locations in Orlando, Florida; Morrow, Georgia; and Tukwila, Washington February 15, 2009.[4]
References
- ^ Tom Shane understands the importance of being earnest - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
- ^ a b The Denver Post, "Shane Co. Seeks Bankruptcy Protection," 12 Jan 2009
- ^ Davis, Joyzelle (2009-01-12). "Shane Co. files for Chapter 11 after dismal holiday season". Rocky Mountain News. Denver, Colorado. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ "Shane Co. closes three stores". National Jeweler. 2009-04-01. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
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External links
- www.shaneco.com
- "A Friend in the Diamond Business?" - A humor magazine toys with Shane Company phone representatives