Landmark jewelry store is victim of insider theft, police say

Never mind her! How about Raman Handa at Alpha Omega Jewelers? He stole millions and ran off to India. Get him.

Pathetic ,is all I can say

Sounds like Tiffany Case in "Diamonds Are Forever"

I bet a billion dollars she does more time than Madoff and his accomplices in the SEC.

This is Grand Theft. How did she manage to walk out of court with no bond?

Makes me wonder how can you trust anybody these day really. I have think
alot to buy anything from them that's for sure.

Gotta love Nahant people! Just get the Nahant police on this and they will take care of the rest!

Why "never mind her"?
She's a thief just the same and should pay the price.
LOCK HER UP AND THROW AWAY THE KEY!!!

Yup, lasso the crooks. We've had it with thieves and liars. They think they're soooooo special.

The hell with both of em. Why is Madoof walking around the streets, You know he has a billion dollars tucked away somewhere!

Madoff steals 50 Billion and he gets to stay at his multimillion dollar pad - he'll probably get away with it.

Nichols is smart but Madoff is a freakin' GENIUS!!!

I agree with David in sandiego, it is grand theft and she walks out of court with no bond!! Where is justice these days! what a loser she is!

Very shady, people are suffering to make ends meet while she is stealing. Let her pay back every red cent.

Tanya Nichols will probably do more time in jail than Democrat Madoff who stole $30 Billion. Donating to Democrats pays off. Our country has gone insane.

Hardly a surprise-this nasty woman has disappeared for a year after ripping me off for $48,500. Now she's doing her dirty work again.

I thought in America we are innocent until proven guilty.

Tanya is being crucified by the media before she has gone to trial.. Perhaps someone should question the new owner of Shreves to find out if their story holds together, since some of their practices are questionable; and they are nothing like the original Shreves. Perhaps their desperation leads them to find excuses and blame others for their business not doing do well in these tough times.

In our experience Tanya has always been honest about what she has sold to her customers and has never misrepresented what she has sold.

Tanya is being crucified by the media before she has gone to trial.. Perhaps someone should question the new owner of Shreves to find out if their story holds together, since some of their practices are questionable; and they are nothing like the original Shreves. Perhaps their desperation leads them to find excuses and blame others for their business not doing do well in these tough times.

In our experience Tanya has always been honest about what she has sold to her customers and has never misrepresented what she has sold.

I know the old shreves had class and reputation customer service first without
it there is NO business.If Mr.Caroll was watching Nichols and had her as a
person of interest for such a period of time why did he not stop her weeks
before letting her go.Something sounds wrong first 151.000 and in todays
paper it stats 4000.00 in jewlery still missing.In all the photos of Ms.Nichols
she looks like a baby deer caught in wire fencing.I wonder,did this woman
wait 45 years to become a crook.I have a feeling she is inocent but should we
not let her open her mouth.She is somebodys child!Inocent until proven guilty??

David Walker should make a public apology to his customer's and welcome them all to have their Diamonds tested. The truth is is he fired three top employees to hire this woman(his friend) was it a set up for him??? Like Alpha Omega a inside job, No bail!!!!! Think about that...Shreve's is not a crown Jewel with David Walker

I congratulate Shreve Crump and Low for taking immediate action and prosecuting a dishonest employee. I work in the industry and Shreve's is my competitor, but finally someone in this industry stood up and said enough. This is not and uncommon problem in this business. All the time companies sweep it under the rug like nothing happened.They don't want the publicity.They terminate the employee and re-coop their loss through the insurance companies. Good job Shreve's! By the way are their any more Andrew Fords out their who got ripped off by this thief?

Ellen Baskins sounds like an ex disgruntiled employee who did get laid off and is now currently living out of state on Massassachusetts unemployment beenefits.Sorry Ellen if you have sales goals and constantly are way below......you get terminated!

John in post 19. Open your eyes !!! Read post 15. Wake up!

I also am in the industry and know Tanya Nichols and her mother Doris Nichols.Tanyas mother passed away in 2004,the antique jewlery business
is close knit and most know each other.Doris and Tanya were crem de la crem
in the business,comment#21 I reconize as the whale of north Andover,the Rona Barratt of the business,confessed christian hipacreate.#21 thinks that
the law in her town has the hots for her but he would rather take his life,#21
is on more medication the the total pharmacy at cvs.Seems shreves lost their
lease in chestnut hill!money trouble David??????Shame on you David!!

Seems David Walker has lost his lease in Chestnut Hill,I wonder if there
was not a large finical problem before Tanya Nichols came to work at shreves.
I' am also hearing that several customers have been sold items that are not what shreves appraised them to be ,one customer in paticular from Naples
Florida who bought a ring for over 50,000.00 and infact a privet appraisal says
its not the grade,color,or even worth half the paid price.I hear Mr.Walker will
himself be going to court.Several others I hope will come forth If you bought
from shreves GET A PRIVET APPRRAISAL.Let Tanya have a chance to speak.

#22 The end of your comment on open your eyes,why dont you open your eyes
being in the industry doing all of the same shows and with the nichols that took
hundreds of items on consignment for Andrew Ford and made thousands of
dollars in a 20 year period its possible its not what it looks to be.I can only guess that almost a millions dollars sold was sold for the Fords I' am told
that 3 items out of several items taken on consighnment were returned and the 3 items valued at 48,500 were purchesed on line by a scammer the bank
will verify that payment Ms.Nichols was the victmin.the bank confirmed this fact
mr.ford negelect to stat that tidbit

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Why does David feel he has to camaflosh himself behind the name Shreve, Crump and low? This store is no longer the great store it once was. He is selling jewelry to the public and misrepsenting the items. I bought a large diamond ring from a Stepheno one of his G.G. employees, this cost me over $135,000.00. Shreve’s appraisal indicates it to be a D color VVS-1. Independently appraised I was told they were way off and my ring if I was lucky was only worth %25 of what I paid. I have been ignored and they are not honoring their return policy. I have yet to hear from the owner after 12 phone calls from me?? Buyers beware!!! Have your jewelry appraised independently! The next call is from my attorney!! Their the theifs.

David Walker is the theif and liar he is the pot calling the kettel black.Even though this shreves has not been open long I trully am schocked that any
of his stores including David and Company in newton still has their doors
open.I also bought a ring from shreves over 80,000.00 dollars,after a privet
appraisal on 01/16/2009 I was told the ring is worth 35,000.00 dollars.I question what is the real story with this big heist.I too tryed to return the ring
both David Walker and a manager named Nancy just shunned me with
sorry excuses.My next step tomorrow is to begin court proceedings,I believe
Tanya Nichols is a scapegoat for some reason.Tanya is inocent!

I also am a victim of the Shreve’s scam. Very close to the same situation of #27. Shunned and ignored. I hope all will come out and state their losses.
It is no longer the landmark of Boston. And it hasn’t been for quite some time. It is a fake. I was scammed out of $98,000.00 From Walker
Sold me jewelry that was no where what it was worth, said three independent appraisers. We will be going to court over this, also. I wonder how many people he has coned? I hope for one justice will prevail and the judge will ssee just who the real scammer and thief’s are. I don’t know Tanya, but I do feel empathy for her. I do believe she is innocent they are hiding behind her. I truly feel the victim here besides myself is Tanya. I hope the Judge see’s the same. It is time we stop these high end jewelers from winning without just cause. I truly feel they are making Tanya the scapegoat for their thievery.
I too will be beginning court proceedings against Mr. Walker.

I was a customer of Tanya’s at Shreve’s; I remember when she first started. She was the best sales associate I ever came across. She knew her jewelry, so was so excited to be working there, she educated me explicitly with every question I had. I was so impressed. I bought a yellow diamond from her for $48,000.00 right there on the spot, due to her knowledge and her deep appreciation for David. She told me she has found her home in the jewelry industry and wasn’t leaving until retirement. She even quoted to me David was like in her heart her second family. David and she had known each other for many years. After the loss of her mother which was in the business with her for over 25 years she thought she had found her home once again in the industry. She shared with me some of her ideas to build the company. She truly was amazing. She had a deep emotional attachment to David. She is no thief. David you should be ashamed of yourself. I will never set foot into any of his stores again nor will anyone I know. And anyone who does should have their head checked. Shreve’s theory is very fishy to me. I hope the Judge truly looks into cracks and see’s the real inside thieves, it definitely isn’t Tanya

Inside job is right, but not by Tanya. Shreve's is no longer the landmark of boston and hasn't been for a while I agree. Tanya is the victim not Shreve’s. This poor women. I will be filing a suite against them tomorrow.
They over charged me $58,000, and their appraisal done by a Stephan was all
A farce. I only hope the Judge can see this and take action on Shreve’s for frauding the people for so long.

Let me tell you a little story, I bought a assher diamond from Tanya, David got involved and I was getting so confused from his flip flopping back and forth on the cut and color, price changing, the tag indicated a certain color but David told Tanya to make me happy just put on my appraisal a degree higher in color. Then I was looking for a diamond band to go with the ring, she found one for me that was just perfect. Then she called me to tell me she no longer works there. I asked her, if I should still buy the band, her reply, definitely, that band is exquisite with your diamond ring, and she never said a bad word about them. She was honest from the very beginning and even though I believe they blackmailed her, her concern was what the best was for me. I bought the band, but will never step foot in any of his stores again nor will my friends. She is honorable and David was the one ready to do or say anything right or wrong just to make that sale. If it wasn’t for Tanya I would never have bought the ring. She is a real lady, and I am honored to have bought my items from her. David was the one that was being deceitful.

Does anyone realize that Ms. Nichols continues to have a website by the name of bostonestatejewelers.com. You all should check it out!!!!It is currently listed in her name (whois search). Where has the merchandise come from that is for sale on this website . For all those defending Ms. Nichols, I suggest they go to that website and order something. Make sure you send a check too!!!! She needs money for her defense.

By the way, she should update her picture on the website also, it's quite dated!!!!!!!!.

I would have more confidence from ordering off of Tanya’s web site then buying anything from Shreve’s.
Or for that matter from David Walker. This poor framed girl. She is not selling anything but kept her site up to prove to people how long she has been in the business , since this she has lost her credibility, career, and may very soon be homeless. How do I know this, because I contacted her through her web site and as bad off financially as she is she is not selling until this is concluded. This is not a thief! They stripped her down to nothing, where she has to eat at the food banks. We all heard the different stories from Shreve’s customers and how they all were given the wrong information and have been ripped off, big time. Many of their own customers are now taking Shreve’s to court when they learned the truth. I hope she lives through this. I know she is innocent and Shreve’s isn’t!!!!!

Timeless, I suggest you get the full details before you open your mouth, we already knew this weeks ago and all was in good standing. Do you know she has more credentials then most, BBB, certified appraiser, won many awards for her great knowledge of the jewelry industry, she has been invited to several reviews to talk about all the periods of jewelry what they mean, has many celebrity jewelry buyers, her history in the jewelry business goes way back, all with raving reviews. Why don’t you a little homework before you slander someone you know nothing about? Now here is a question, I wonder. Did David receive his insurance check yet to help him out of his financhel troubles, hopes he hold on to it, he may need it from what I hear!!!

To the previous poster (Lauren). Isn't it a little strange that you contacted Tanya and found out she no longer worked at the store? Seems a little odd that you would contact her on a personal phone instead of through the store...was there something shady going on between the two of you that she needed to give you a personal number instead of her line at the store?

This is to Sam—first of all, I have not slandered anyone. After reading this article, I merely put Ms. Nichols name in my web browser and there it is……I was pointing out that with so many people (who I think are one in the same because of the horrendous spelling) defending her and her exemplary reputation, they should get on that site and help her make some money for a defense fund. Pointing something out is not slander, it is on the web (public I might add). Obviously she must need money if she’s eating at food banks and now is almost homeless—there are quite a few beautiful items on that site which could make her some much needed income. So Sammy, get over yourself. I don’t know the players in this movie, but I can tell you—the court would not have someone show up for arraignment, unless there has been more than enough evidence presented against someone. Please tell this blog the name under which Ms. Nichols is listed on the BBB, also what professional group she is certified as an appraiser. I’d like to research that info –I don’t like to neglect my homework. If anyone is calling anyone names, it would some bloggers who obviously don’t care for “David”.

After reading all these posts...I find it really funny that all of the posts on this that are in favor of this Tanya character seem to all spell the same words wrong.
Tanya, may I make a good suggestion to you? When you post a blog and pretend to be someone else in favor of you...there is this button called spell check. You may want to try putting the post in word and spell checking it...so that you don't always spell the same words wrong. Also, please read the grammar...before posting. It's very hard to read when you don't write like a normal person.

Listen, if I was facing a 10 year prison sentence I would be up at 3 in the morning scared senseless. She can't sleep. She is probably thinking about the fraudulent checks she passed at Soverign Bank in Lynn. Or she might be thinking about the person from New York who contacted Boston Police and informed them that she ripped him off for over 40,000, and others coming forward from the Hamptons making the same accusations.
"My what a tangle web we weave when we practice to deceive"
Its all over Tanya. You had a good run. But now justice will prevail!

To #35 strang but true, can't you read. Tanya contacted me as stated, To let me know she would no longer be at Shreve's , never telling me what had happened, just that sh was let go. But she followed up with me because I have a diamond band on hold and wanted me to know I should go in and buy it.

You are strange but not true!!!!

Why dont all you perfect members of our society buzz off,and find some
positive things to do.Go to a homeless shelter and serve food to the hungry.
I would love to check all of the dirty laundry of all the selfrighteous bumbs that
have commented.I' am sure the skeletons in your closet run for several miles.
Those of you that are quick to judge as karma strikes will be judged quickly.
The court could indite a hot dog.

#38 Liar,liar,pants on fire Soverign Bank had nothing to do with Tanya Nichols
do your homework your name holds true of failure bush41.The bank that
Ms.Nichols had overdrafts on her own account was Citizens,and Mr.bush41
you will be sorry to here the case against Tanya Nichols has been dismissed.
Boo-Hoo justice did previl and it will again in Boston! Sorry to ruin your day.
I' am a close friend and will continue to support my good friend of 40 years.
It will be my pleasure when Tanya walks out with a not guilty verdict exactly
as she did in Lynn.Again ditto justice will prevail.I hope she takes Shreves all
the way to to Supreme court.

I am a Boston retail jeweler and It is never a good thing when a member of my profession is accused of decieving the public. That having been said, it is no surprise the David Walker is taking some heat for his business practices. Customers of his have been coming into my shops for years with horror stories of how they were cheated.

I do the Miami Beach Antique show and this media circus has gained mass
attention.For many years Tanya and her mother did this show.Over 15 years
of doing the shows along side of them both I never saw any trouble or have
I ever heard any customer unhappy.This show is like a soap opera every one
talks about everyone and about everything.One woman antique dealer is a
gossip.Some call her a drag queen,Big S.What a shame I can only put this
family in my prayers.I also have to hold my faith in people and wait to see
Mr.Walker fall off his throne.David Walker seems to have had a long run
himself,its time to make him walk.

I have not heard much about Ms.Nichols recently.I imagine the attention only
brought a very negative light on Shreve's. I'd be willing to bet a lot of items
bought have been privetly put through the test to verify the word of the oh so
perfect reputation of the generic Shreve Crump&Low wantabe Pathetic that
a company would depend on the real Shreve's who's truthful ways and perfect
spotless reputation of what once was would keep the new owner David Walker
bringing in the green. As one of the employee's said in a meeting where Ms.
Nichols was also,Quote"We have this in the bag" seems strange for gloating
the old bag lost the war of that meeting. The round is already won.IN THE BAG

To all of My Loyal Friends, Customers and People who stood by me. Truth and Justice did prevail. It is time to pick up the pieces, and go on to bigger and better things.

Thank you

Tanya