Appointment
Appointments to posts—such as leadership changes, new executive hires, board nominations, and key management shifts—are critical indicators of strategic direction, operational priorities, and business confidence in the UK jewellery sector. Whether it’s a new creative director at a design house, a CEO stepping in at a major retailer, or a sustainability lead joining a supply-chain group, these personnel moves influence brand vision, commercial policy, and trade relationships. Jewellery Focus tracks and reports on significant appointments across retail, manufacturing, design, education, and trade organisations—analysing the experience and impact of new hires and what their arrival signals for the future of the businesses they join. Our coverage helps industry professionals monitor talent movement, understand evolving leadership trends, and anticipate changes in strategy, partnerships and market positioning.
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Jan- 2021 -26 JanuaryRetailers
Forum Jewellers to offer free Valentine’s proposal ring
Forum Jewellers has launched a free proposal ring campaign to celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day. The retailer is offering customers a free proposal ring to commemorate the romantic holiday in order to help develop its relationship with customers during the pandemic. Customers must sign-up on the CMJ member’s website, with…
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20 JanuaryEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company hires new head for 2021 fair
The Goldsmiths’ Company has appointed Matthew Burgess to be the new head of its 2021 fair, covering for Harriet Scott who is on maternity leave. Burgess, a digital engagement and arts professional, has previously worked with leading Mayfair galleries, artists and museums in the UK, as well as around the…
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Dec- 2020 -8 DecemberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland opens Knightsbridge Showroom
Watches of Switzerland Group has announced the opening of its Knightsbridge flagship, which features a new 1,377 sq. ft Rolex showroom. The original flagship opened back in 2016 and was part of the brand’s ‘golden triangle’ retail offering, along with its Oxford Street and Regent Street showrooms. The new showroom…
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Sep- 2020 -16 SeptemberDesigners
Emily Mortimer celebrates fifth anniversary
Jewellery brand Emily Mortimer is marking its fifth anniversary. The Suffolk-based jewellery brand was founded by Emily in 2015 after returning from an “inspiring” trip to India. Emily then began designing jewellery in her bedroom, and according to the brand, it has “gone from strength to strength” since. Known for…
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9 SeptemberAuctions
Cheffins hires jewellery valuations specialist
Cheffins has announced that Fay Roach has joined the auction house from the UK’s largest specialist jewellery valuations company. Roach is a member of the Institute of Registered Valuers and the Jewellery Valuers Association, and is also an FGA qualified gemmologist. She has previously worked in London’s Hatton Garden in…
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Aug- 2020 -24 AugustAppointments
Céline Assimon named as new De Beers CEO
De Beers Group has announced that Céline Assimon will succeed François Delage the new CEO of De Beers Jewellers. Having worked at De Beers Jewellers for a decade, Delage will step down as CEO at the end of September. Following his departure, Assimon will join the business on 1 September…
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Jul- 2020 -28 JulyE-Commerce
Diamnet partners with Swarovski
Diamnet has partnered with Swarovski to launch a new offering of laboratory-grown diamonds to retailers across the UK. Its latest range will be offered alongside its natural-mined diamond list. Its e-commerce platform “clearly states” what natural or laboratory-grown diamonds are available for approval upon request. Following the surge in popularity…
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27 JulyDesigners
Swarovski to cut 1,600 HQ roles
Swarovski plans to cut around 1,600 roles at its Austrian headquarters in a bid to restructure its business, Reuters has reported. Amid difficult market conditions and pandemic-related losses, around 1,000 jobs are set to be axed this autumn, with a further 600 to be cut by 2022. Around 4,600 employees…
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21 JulyAppointments
Diamnet founder joins London Diamond Bourse
Diamnet has confirmed its founder, Howard Levine, has joined the London Diamond Bourse senior management team. Levine has worked in the industry for almost 30 years, supplying jewellery retailers across the industry. Although he began his career by supplying pearls, Levine has worked exclusively with diamonds and diamond jewellery for…
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15 JulyRetailers
Watches of Switzerland launches ‘by personal appointment’ service
The Watches of Switzerland group has announced the launch of its ‘by personal appointment’ service following the re-opening of its stores. From this week forward, customers can now access a real-time booking system online through either the Goldsmiths, Mappin and Webb or Watches of Switzerland websites, and arrange an appointment…
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