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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Jun- 2020 -24 JuneNews
Rock Lobster permanently shuts bricks-and-mortar store
Rock Lobster has announced it will no longer reopen its bricks-and-mortar shop due to “circumstances surrounding the property”. The Worcester-based jewellers said that its landlords now have plans to develop the shop into residential apartments, and in light of the ongoing Covid-19 disruption, it has decided to not move to…
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23 JuneFeatures
Coronavirus: The jewellery industry’s story
At the time of writing, the UK’s embattled high street has been given a glimmer of hope, after prime minister Boris Johnson announced plans on 25 May to allow non-essential retailers to open by mid-June. The announcement will be welcome news for many jewellers who have struggled over the past…
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23 JuneNews
Laings to operate on appointment-only system
Laings has announced that it will be operating on an appointment-only basis, ahead of the reopening of its sites in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Cardiff on 30 June. The luxury jeweller has been working to ensure it can safely open when government guidelines permit, with customers invited to book appointments held…
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19 JuneAppointments
NAJ welcomes new chair
The NAJ has confirmed the appointment of its new chair, with Gary Wroe, managing director of Hockley Mint assuming the role following its 2020 AGM. Stepping down as chair, Harriet Kelsall will now move to the deputy chair position, while Wroe will serve a one-year term up until June 2021. …
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12 JuneCoronavirus
Theo Fennell to reopen boutique on a limited basis
Theo Fennell has announced that it will be reopening its Fulham Road flagship boutique on 16 June, following the latest government guidelines for store openings. The fine jewellery and silverware boutique will be opening on a by-appointment basis for two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 11am and 4pm,…
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12 JuneCoronavirus
Watches of Switzerland preps for reopening
Watches of Switzerland has announced that it will reopen its stores across England on 15 June. All Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths stores in the country will reopen, while its showrooms in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and UK airports are expected to open at a later date.…
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11 JuneE-Commerce
De Beers launches new e-commerce site
De Beers has announced the launch of a new “customer-centric” website, debeers.com, that is set to provide a “unique offering” among the fine jewellery industry. The e-commerce site will be available in English, French and Chinese, and will expand the group’s product selection that is available for purchase, including a…
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10 JuneNews
Laings introduces appointment-only system in Southampton
Laings has announced it will announce that it will reopen its Southampton store on 16 June, following the latest government guidelines for retailers. The site will now operate on an appointment-only basis in order to ensure the health and safety of its staff and customers. Laings stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh…
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May- 2020 -28 MayRetailers
Hirsh London announces launch of its by-appointment taxi service
Luxury jewellery retailer Hirsh London has announced the launch of its new electric Hirsh Taxi. In an innovative move to “redefine a luxury customer experience”, the Hirsh Taxi will be a complimentary service, available by appointment, that personally delivers purchases to Hirsh customers. As the government has just given the…
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26 MayAppointments
RJC marks 15 years welcoming new members at 2020 AGM
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has marked its 15-year milestone strengthening consumer confidence for the global jewellery industry at its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). The world’s leading standard setting organisation for the entire jewellery and watch supply chain celebrated its 15-year anniversary by launching a new website, and publishing…
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