LVMH
LVMH is a powerhouse in the global luxury jewellery market, shaping trends through its iconic maisons—Bulgari, Tiffany, Chaumet, Fred, and others. Its strategies in branding, acquisitions, product innovation, and market positioning directly influence UK jewellers, suppliers, and designers. Jewellery Focus offers in-depth coverage of LVMH’s moves: corporate results for its Watches & Jewellery division, acquisition strategies (like Pedemonte), flagship store openings, and brand-specific launches in watches and high jewellery. We help industry professionals decode LVMH’s impact—on sourcing, pricing, product development, and competitive dynamics in the UK trade.
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Jul- 2025 -25 JulyRetailers
Hettich Jewellers appoints new chief operating and marketing officer
Hettich Jewellers in Jersey has appointed Kristen Kelby as its new chief operating and marketing officer. Kelby brings more than 20 years of marketing and leadership experience across the luxury, retail and drinks sectors. She previously served as global managing partner for employer branding and marketing at Chapter 2, where…
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Jun- 2025 -5 JuneAppointments
Responsible Jewellery Council elects new board members
The Responsible Jewellery Council has elected seven new and returning members to its board of directors following recent elections for the 2025 term. Purvi Shah from De Beers Group and Gaetano Cavalieri from CIBJO were re-elected to represent the producer and trade association forums respectively. Meanwhile, Antonio Samaniego of Minera…
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May- 2025 -23 MayRetailers
Chaumet commits to traceability with new Bee de Chaumet pendant
Chaumet has launched its new Bee de Chaumet pendant, crafted entirely from 100% responsibly sourced gold that is fully traceable from mine to finished piece, marking a significant step forward in the brand’s commitment to “exemplary” environmental responsibility. The pendant illustrates Chaumet’s desire to drive enhancements to ethical jewellery standards,…
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Apr- 2025 -3 AprilAppointments
Fiskars appoints ex-Louis Vuitton president as Vita CEO
Global lifestyle brand Fiskars Group has appointed ex-Louis Vuitton president Daniel Lalonde as the new CEO of Business Area Vita and a member of the Fiskars Group leadership team. In his new role, Lalonde will oversee Vita, Friskars Group’s luxury jewellery division, which features an extensive portfolio including brands like…
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Mar- 2025 -6 MarchRetailers
Pandora appoints new GM in British Isles
Global jewellery brand Pandora has announced the appointment of Nicole Clayton as general manager of the British Isles as of 1 April 2025. Clayton’s appointment comes as former general manager Sonia Lopez Delgado steps down from the role due to personal reasons. Clayton, who has experience working with global consumer…
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Jan- 2025 -21 JanuaryDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils LVMH Watch Week 2025 novelties
Tiffany and Co has unveiled new watches as part of its presence at LVMH Watch Week 2025. One of the watch collections unveiled is the Carat 128 Aquamarine Watch named after the legendary Tiffany Diamond, a 128.54-carat cushion-shaped fancy yellow diamond. The Carat 128 collection is distinguished by its cushion-shaped…
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Nov- 2024 -15 NovemberRetailers
Alexandre Arnault exits Tiffany and Co in latest LVMH reshuffle
Alexandre Arnault, executive vice president of Product, Communications and Industrial at Tiffany and Co has stepped down from his role following the latest LVMH leadership reshuffle. Arnault has now been appointed as deputy CEO of the group’s Wines and Spirits division. He began his career in the United States, first…
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Sep- 2024 -5 SeptemberDesigners
Chaumet introduces first traceable Bee My Love pendant
Chaumet has announced that it is introducing a Bee My Love pendant with a Taille Impératrice diamond that’s fully traceable from the rough to the finished jewel. The new piece offers a unique jewel with a fully traced diamond, in accordance with the commitments made by the LVMH group. To…
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Aug- 2024 -9 AugustNews
Diamond prices plummet in July
Diamond prices dropped sharply in July amid slow retail sales and an oversupply in India, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. The seasonal summer slowdown also had a negative effect on sales. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat goods, reflecting round, D to H, IF to VS2 diamonds, slid…
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Jul- 2024 -24 JulyDesigners
LVMH watches and jewellery arm sees profits and revenues fall in H1
LVMH’s jewellery and watches business has reported a 19% decline in profits from recurring operations to €877m (£736.6m) and a 3% fall in revenues to €5.15bn (£4.33bn) in the first half of 2024. According to LVMH, its profits were “heavily affected by exchange rate fluctuations”. Despite the drop in revenues…
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