Dubai – Christie’s is pleased to announce that Sophie Stevens has been appointed Head of Jewellery in the Middle East, effective from 30 April 2025. This new role and appointment reflect the ever-growing luxury market in the region, reinforced by the evolving interest in vintage and contemporary jewellery and gemstones, from both new and established clients. Based in Dubai, Sophie will be travelling extensively across the region, working closely with the existing international luxury teams, continuing to strengthen Christie’s presence in the auction and private sales market, bringing her 15 years of expertise to the role.

Sophie joins Christie’s following a career where, most recently, she held the position of Jewellery Specialist, VP, at Sotheby’s Middle East for the last 8 years. Sophie Stevens, Christie’s Head of Jewellery Department Middle East, comments, “ To be joining Christie’s in their 20th anniversary year in the UAE in a newly created role is a testament to the growing interest and demand in the secondary market in this region for exquisite and extraordinary jewels and gems.

Iam honoured to be appointed to work with such a dynamic team of international specialists in the luxury market and Iam looking forward to working closely with Meagan Kelly Horsman, Managing Director, Christie’s Middle East .” Sophie will advise clients across the Middle East on buying and consigning jewellery through Christie’s auction and private sale channels internationally, in addition to providing valuations.

Note to Editors : Christie’s celebrates its twentieth anniversary in the United Arab Emirates this year having established an office in Dubai in 2005 with the first auction taking place in 2006. 2025 marks a significant milestone for the business in the region, reflected in a growing team of experts who serve our existing and new clients across the region. Aseries of exhibitions, international tours of artworks, events and sales are taking place throughout 2025 to mark this anniversary.

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