Signet
Signet Jewelers, one of the world’s largest jewellery retailers, operates major UK brands including H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, making it a key player in the British jewellery trade. Its scale, strategic decisions, and financial performance have significant implications for suppliers, competitors, and the wider industry.
Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of Signet’s UK operations, including store developments, leadership changes, market strategies, and financial results. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals understand how Signet’s activities influence retail trends, supply chain relationships, and consumer expectations across the sector.
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Jan- 2025 -8 JanuaryRetailers
Loveness Lee launches new Snake Chinese Zodiac Signet Ring
Loveness Lee has launched its new Snake Chinese Zodiac Signet Ring in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year taking place on 29 January 2025. Crafted with a textured band and contrasting smooth polished surface, the new unisex signet style ring encapsulates the essence of Chinese heritage through intricately hand-written…
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Oct- 2024 -17 OctoberDesigners
Fabergé unveils new additions to Fabergé x 007 collab
Fabergé has revealed new additions to the Fabergé x 007 collaboration, including a new egg surprise locket in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Goldfinger (1964) and a ring to join the Fabergé x 007 Octopussy capsule collection. The first piece in the new Fabergé x 007 Goldfinger capsule collection…
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2 OctoberRetailers
Signet Jewellers CEO to step down
Global diamond jewellery retailer Signet Jewellers has announced that after 12 years at the company, Virginia C. Drosos is planning to retire as CEO and as a member of the board, effective 4 November 2024. Following a thoughtful succession planning and search process, the board has appointed J.K. Symancyk to…
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Aug- 2024 -29 AugustRetailers
Pattaraphan launches Pre-Spring 2025 collection
Bangkok-based genderless fine jewellery brand, Pattaraphan, has announced the launch of its new Pre-Spring 2025 (PS25) collection on 30 August 2024. The new collection comes after the brand recently launched in Selfridges, and features a “bold take on the brand’s classics and new styles”. The brand’s “lover” motif, originally introduced…
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Jul- 2024 -25 JulyRetailers
Pattaraphan launches in Selfridges
Genderless fine jewellery brand Pattaraphan has become the first Thai jewellery brand to be stocked at Selfridges, launching online and in-store at the Oxford Street flagship. Alongside the Maii Pavé ID Necklace in Blue Topaz, a Selfridges-exclusive, the collection features signature Pattaraphan pieces including Shroom and Remnants bone styles, as…
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Apr- 2024 -4 AprilRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers partners with Castle Howard for new Spring range
Bradley’s Jewellers York has extended its partnership with North Yorkshire-based stately home Castle Howard as it secured a prime position in its Courtyard Window just in time for its reopening. The extensive jewellery display includes “best-selling” pieces from Bradley’s Jewellers York’s existing collections and exclusive creations that have been produced…
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Mar- 2024 -5 MarchTrade Organisations
Responsible Jewellery Council appoints new chair
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the appointment of Dave Meleski, president, and CEO of Richline Group, as its new chair. Meleski is taking over as chair from David Bouffard, who is term-limited after being elected to two three-year terms in 2018. Bouffard will step down as chair on…
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1 MarchAppointments
Signet makes new board appointment
Signet Jewellers has announced the appointment of Sandra Cochran to its board of directors. The board also appointed Cochran as a member of the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee. Her appointment temporarily increased the size of the board from 12 to 13 members, 12 of whom are independent. This…
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Jan- 2024 -9 JanuaryDesigners
Loveness Lee unveils Dragon Chinese Zodiac Ring
Loveness Lee has announced the release of the Dragon Chinese Zodiac Recycled Silver Ring, for Chinese New Year. Crafted with a textured band and contrasting smooth polished surface, this new unisex signet style ring features hand-written ancient Chinese calligraphy of the Dragon. Each ring is handcrafted in London and adopts…
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5 JanuaryTrade Organisations
RJC begins search for new chair
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has begun the search to find its new chairperson. The candidate will follow David Bouffard, who will step down on the 30 of April 2024 after six years in the role. This is a special election as it will be held on a separate track…
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