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Shane Denney Explains Jewelry Industry and How To Be An Expert | Community Voices

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Shane Denney is the owner of Denney Diamond Jewelers and an expert in the jewelry industry. He spoke with Community Voices about the years of training it takes to be a gemologist. He also explained the science of how diamonds are created and how to care for jewelry.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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