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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Sep- 2023 -12 SeptemberDesigners
Boodles announces two new ambassadors
Boodles has announced that Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer have joined the company as ambassadors. Lady Eliza and Amelia are twin daughters of Charles 9th Earl Spencer and Victoria Lockwood and nieces of the late Princess Diana. The sisters are models who were raised in the Constantia district of…
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Aug- 2023 -8 AugustAppointments
International Gemological Institute appoints new global CEO
International Gemological Institute (IGI), a Blackstone portfolio company, has announced the appointment of Tehmasp Printer as its new global CEO, effective 1 October 2023. The news comes after Roland Lorie, current CEO, decided to step down after spending nearly five decades building the “largest” network of gemological laboratories and schools…
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Jun- 2023 -29 JuneAppointments
NAJ appoints Ben Massey as new CEO
The National Association of Jewellers has announced the appointment of Ben Massey as its new CEO. Massey transitioned to Principal Officer last year, helping lead the NAJ’s Senior Management Team, His appointment comes after sustained growth for the Association across membership and its education offering. Gary Wroe, NAJ president, said:…
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May- 2023 -30 MayRetailers
Austen and Blake opens new Chester store
Luxury diamond jeweller Austen and Blake has opened a new store in Chester city centre. Located in the historic area of Eastgate Street, the store will bring the brand’s unique concept of custom-made designs to the high street, allowing customers to create their own customised jewellery. The made-to-order service allows…
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24 MayRetailers
Hannah Martin launches HMP collection
Hannah Martin has announced the launch of a new piercing collection, HMP. Martin founded the brand in 2006 and her jewellery is characterised as “gender fluid”. The jewellery retailer said that the new collection is specially created with the “unique individuality of piercings” at the forefront of the design. The…
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23 MayTrade Organisations
NAJ appoints Gary Wroe as president
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of Gary Wroe to the role of president. Wroe will be officially appointed president on 8 June at the Association’s AGM, taking place at the Birmingham Assay Office. He will succeed David Doyle, who has served as president for the…
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22 MayTrade Organisations
The Goldsmiths’ Company appoints 696th prime warden
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of Charles Mackworth-Young as the 696th prime warden of the company. Mackworth-Young is a consultant physician specialising in rheumatology, and his career spans practice and research in medicine. He has previously been medical director at King Edward VII’s Hospital, London, master of the…
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Apr- 2023 -21 AprilRetailers
Fabergé introduces two new lockets to its Heritage Collection
In celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, Fabergé has introduced two new commemorative lockets to its Heritage collection. The Heritage Gold State Coach Surprise Locket features a miniature replica of the “iconic Gold State Coach, built in 1762 to transport British kings and queens. The miniature carriage sits…
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Feb- 2023 -15 FebruaryDesigners
Lia Lam debuts fine jewellery brand
Jewellery designer Lia Lam has debuted her eponymous brand with four new collections. She is said to bring a “modern sensibility” to her designs, and each collection celebrates her signature style – a blend of “bold forms, artful shapes with effortless clean lines”. The collections also use 20th Century modernist…
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Jan- 2023 -19 JanuaryManufacturers
Element Six appoints new CEO
The De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Siobhan Duffy as CEO of Element Six. Duffy will take up the role on 1 February and has been promoted from executive director for sales and marketing. She will also join the De Beers group executive committee. She has more than…
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