Leadership Changes at Christie's - Max Fawcett has been appointed as the Global head of Jewellery at Christie's, overseeing the jewelry category worldwide starting January 1, 2026 [2] - Claibourne Poindexter has been promoted to head of Department, Jewellery, Americas, also effective January 1, 2026 [2] Background of New Leaders - Fawcett has been with Christie's for a decade, previously serving as head of Jewellery for EMEA and has led record-breaking sales in major cities [3] - Poindexter has over 10 years of experience at Christie's, having started as a junior specialist and recently served as senior vice president [5] Performance Highlights - In the first half of 2025, Christie's sold nine of the top ten jewels offered worldwide at auction, resulting in a 25% increase in category growth [6] - The New York sale in June achieved the highest result in the history of Christie's jewelry auctions in the city [6] Freeman's | Hindman Appointment - Alexis Vourvoulis has been appointed as VP, senior specialist for Jewelry & Watches at Freeman's | Hindman, bringing over two decades of experience [8] - Vourvoulis previously managed the High Jewelry Team at Tiffany & Co. and has held senior positions at Phillips and Bonhams [9] Vourvoulis's Expertise - Vourvoulis has a strong background in jewelry and watches, with a focus on client service and market insight [11] - She is fluent in French and has formal training in gemology and jewelry arts, holding a Graduate Gemologist diploma from GIA [12] Company Background - Freeman's, America's oldest auction house, merged with Hindman in 2024, creating a network of 16 regional offices across the country [13]