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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May- 2020 -21 MayAppointments
The Goldsmiths Company appoints Richard Fox as prime warden
The Goldsmiths Company has announced the appointment of Richard Fox, managing director of Fox Silver, as prime warden. Fox is the 693rd prime warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company – a new prime warden is elected every year. He is the first prime warden in the Company’s history to take office…
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20 MayAuctions
Fieldings Auctioneers launches online auction
Fieldings Auctioneers has announced the launch of its first online-only auction following a nationwide lockdown in light of coronavirus. Following a “strong demand” from clients and a review of its working practise, the group said it has taken steps to adapt its services and auctions will now resume online on…
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19 MayAppointments
Merci Maman appoints new CEO
Merci Maman has announced the appointment of Jean-Michel Ledru as new CEO of the jewellery brand. Ledru has replaced the brand’s founder, Arnaud de Montille, in the role, while de Montille has now taken on the role of CFO. Ledru is a “highly experienced” business leader who has experience in…
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19 MayAppointments
Swarovski names first company-wide director
Swarovski has announced the appointment of Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert as the group’s first ever company-wide creative director. The role is the first of its kind in the jewellery giant’s 125-year history, and is “reflective of a restructuring” that has recently been seen across the group. The appointment closely follows news…
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15 MayAppointments
WFDB announces new committee for Get Diamonds
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced the new ownership committee of its subsidiary Get Diamonds. In a letter, Yoram Dvash, acting president of WFDB announced the appointment of 12 members of the committee, which include five representatives of major bourses, five diamond dealers from various countries and…
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Apr- 2020 -27 AprilDesigners
Olivia & Pearl partners with MediaVision
Olivia & Pearl announced it has appointed MediaVision to execute a new marketing plan with a “mission to bring pearl jewellery to a new generation”. The appointment comes ahead of the contemporary brand’s focus on strengthening its ecommerce platform and online reach. Its brief is to establish the brand as…
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27 AprilCoronavirus
Edinburgh Assay Office to resume services
The Edinburgh Assay Offices announced it will resume its hallmarking service after initially closing its doors on 24 March. The office will now re-open on 28 April following a “successful” week-long closed door trial with volunteer staff. Over the past two weeks, the assay office has also been working internally…
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20 AprilCoronavirus
Sheffield Assay Office re-opens
The Sheffield Assay Office has announced it will re-open in order to “provide safe support for valued customers”. From tomorrow (21 April), the office will offer a restricted service every Tuesday at its premises in Hillsbrough, Sheffield. Both its hallmarking and analytical services will now be available to customers once…
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Jan- 2020 -21 JanuaryDesigners
William May celebrates ‘successful year’
Jeweller William May has announced it is celebrating its “best 12-month trading period yet”. The Manchester-based jeweller said its overall sales increased by 40% year-on-year, with “particularly” strong growth in its second-hand jewellery collection. The company also announced the appointment of three new members to its team within the last…
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Dec- 2019 -12 DecemberSponsored
Why Vicenzaoro is the ‘innovation hub’ for the entire jewellery supply chain
Once again this year, Vicenzaoro January will be celebrating its hi-tech aspect with T.GOLD, the international show for jewellery machinery and the most innovative technologies applied to gold and jewellery processing. In fact, from 17 to 22 January, the Italian Exhibition Group event will consolidate its role of innovation hub…
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