Rachel NippEvery March, International Women’s Day gives us another reason to celebrate women all around the world. This year, we’re honoring this special day by highlighting a few of the amazing women here at Shane Co.
They shared their advice, talents, strength, and what piece of jewelry they cherish most. Read their stories about finding their shine whether it’s through confidence at work, heirloom jewelry that represents resilience, or celebrating other women by helping them find their unique styles.
Meet the incredible women of Shane Co. below.
Angelique L.
Visual Merchandiser, Georgia
Angelique loves her role as a visual merchandiser at Shane Co. She gets a chance to really listen to each customer and find the piece they’re looking for. Her favorite part? When she can hand over a finished custom product and see a customer’s face light up, knowing their vision came to life.
Both at work and in her personal life, Angelique is a girl’s girl, through and through. She surrounds herself with supportive women and a strong community. At Shane Co., she encourages other women to treat themselves and celebrate their own milestones.
“I’m a big fan of women buying jewelry for themselves. It doesn’t need to be a gift or a special occasion.”
Jewelry is all about individual style, Angelique says. Everyone’s point of view matters when it comes to our jewelry collection, because style is so personal. She strives to help everyone find the pieces that reflect their personality and make them feel most confident.
Angelique’s Jewelry Pick:
“My most cherished piece of jewelry is my 14k yellow gold locket that I wear every single day. The locket is etched with my late mother’s handwriting ‘Forever my mom, Always my best friend’ and it means the world to me. One of the very talented jewelers we have in store worked with me after her passing on perfecting the design.”
Fun Fact About Angelique:
“When it comes to cats or dogs, I’m usually a dog person. I may have fallen victim to the CDS (cat distribution system), as I have recently taken in a former outside kitten, but dogs all day!”
Ngoc T.
Jewelry Consultant, Washington
To Ngoc, being a woman means that she can do anything she sets her mind to. She credits this belief to her mom, who taught her how to be a strong, capable woman.
“To me, being a woman is an incredible privilege. My mom showed me that being a woman means embracing our strength to shape our lives. Her resilience has made me proud to carry forward the legacy of powerful, fearless women.”
Ngoc is always down to find a solution, even when she’s up against an obstacle. Her determination is an inspiring message for all women to never give up on their dreams!
Ngoc’s Jewelry Pick:
“The most cherished piece of jewelry I own from Shane Co. is the matching infinity ring I share with my sister. It represents the love between us. I bought these rings when she had to leave the U.S. and return to Vietnam, knowing that even though distance may separate us, our bond will remain strong. I also had our names engraved on them.”
Fun Fact About Ngoc:
“My best friend often describes me as tenacious, determined, and highly motivated. These qualities make me feel proud and motivated to continue pushing myself, knowing that my hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.”
Linda H.
Quality Assurance Manager, Colorado
Linda is a leader at heart, and she shared her secret ingredients to running things smoothly: direct communication, kindness, and a “we’re all in this together” mentality.
Her advice to other women?
“Make sure that you have confidence in yourself. If you don’t, that seeps down to everything you do.”
Linda wants other women to know this: you deserve a seat at the table. Never give up, and don’t let anyone discourage you from creating the life you want. Success, however, isn’t just about showing up. Make sure you’re in a role you love and always seek to improve yourself — there’s no limit to what you’re capable of.
Linda’s Jewelry Pick:
“Earrings are my most cherished piece of jewelry to express my personality and style. I wear diamonds because they remind me that I can shine in everything I do.”
Fun Fact About Linda:
“If I could choose to have one superpower, I would choose ‘X-Ray Communication Vision,’ because you can analyze the situation, pay close attention to detail, read between the lines and understand what is being said even when it’s not overtly spoken.”
Saphire F.
Gemstone Grader, Colorado
Saphire has always loved creating things. She’s also always loved jewelry, like the book-shaped locket her grandma wore and handed down to her.
Saphire appreciates how much Shane Co. encourages creativity and passion, since these two qualities are so important to her in her personal life. She sees how her peers at Shane Co., from leadership to everyone on staff, truly care about their work and keep things positive.
“Everyone is passionate about their role, and the company as a whole. Energy is contagious, and being a part of the process is exciting.”
Saphire’s Jewelry Pick:
Fun Fact About Saphire:
“I love to craft and create. I have sewn many dresses, as well as built a few pieces of furniture from scratch. A Jill of all trades if you will!”
Mia M.
Jewelry Consultant, Oregon
Mia loves celebrating the important women in her life, especially when it comes to family. Her favorite piece of jewelry is her Tahitian gold necklace that reminds her of family and the beautiful treasures her mother brought from the Philippines. She’s also inspired by her sister, Marina, who has navigated hardships while building a wonderful life for herself and her family.
She keeps these family values strong in her role as a jewelry consultant, looking out for customers and helping them find the perfect piece. From engagement rings to push presents, she’s been there to help women find jewelry that marks a new relationship or represents their growing family.
“I think very few professions get the privilege of being a part of such meaningful moments.”
Mia loves being a part of customers’ stories and the role that jewelry plays in marking everything from special occasions to sweet everyday moments.
Mia’s Jewelry Pick:
Fun Fact About Mia:
“If there was a movie made about me, I would want Rashida Jones to play me. Love her!”
Maddy R.
Jewelry Consultant, California
Maddy helps women every day in her role at Shane Co. While working with customers, she makes sure they find a piece that will make them feel beautiful and empowered.
For example, she emphasizes the importance of loving your engagement ring. Family members will often weigh in with their tastes and opinions, but it’s best to be true to yourself and your style. After all, you’re the one who’s going to be wearing the ring for the rest of your life.
She also encourages her customers to find the everyday jewelry that makes them feel good. That may mean finding a classic piece they love or branching out to something out of the ordinary. Maddy loves that the jewelry at Shane Co. is made for everyone — both men and women can mix and match their favorite pieces and find their unique style.
Maddy’s Jewelry Pick:
Fun Fact About Maddy:
“If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be a salmon bowl with seaweed.”
Sandra W.
Shop Jeweler, Washington
Sandra is a woman of many talents, from crafting beautiful jewelry to working on cars, plumbing, and electrical. Her most cherished piece of jewelry is a platinum Edwardian diamond brooch that she spent seven years restoring.
If she could give one piece of advice to her younger self, she’d tell her to focus on her strengths. It’s good to be aware of places to improve, but don’t dwell on weaknesses. Also, it’s important to know your value and never settle for less. We think Sandra’s advice to develop your talents and stand up for your worth is a great message for all women.
Sandra’s Jewelry Pick:
“”I love its gold chain, beautiful sparkle, and whimsy.”
Fun Fact About Sandra:
“I have so many favorite customer stories! I had a customer that was the stunt woman for Cat Woman in the original Bat Man series.”
This International Women’s Day, we encourage you to believe in your power, fight for equity, and express yourself truly. Thank you to all of the wonderful women in the Shane Co. family. Make sure to comment below and tell us what International Women’s Day means to you.
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