Piya R.
About Piya R.
Piya R. is a Manager of Jewelry Services Innovation and Custom Design at Signet Jewelers, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in consumer insights and analytics within the jewelry industry, having previously held roles at De Beers Group and other notable organizations.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Piya R. currently serves as the Manager of Jewelry Services Innovation and Custom Design at Signet Jewelers. She has held this position since 2022, working remotely. In her role, she focuses on developing innovative jewelry services and custom design solutions to enhance consumer experiences.
Previous Experience in Insights and Analytics
Before joining Signet Jewelers, Piya R. worked at De Beers Group as the US Insights & Analytics Lead for Brands & Consumer Markets from 2019 to 2022. In this role, she provided consumer and retail trade insights to inform strategic decision-making in key diamond markets, including the United States, India, and the Gulf region.
Educational Background
Piya R. has a diverse educational background. She studied Luxury Brand Management at ESSEC Business School, where she earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Government and Economics from Connecticut College. Additionally, she completed a Product Management course at General Assembly and holds an AJP Diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Professional Experience in the Jewelry Industry
Piya R. has held various positions in the jewelry industry, including roles at Cartier and Tiffany & Co. She worked as a Client Experience Project Consultant in High Jewellery at Cartier in 2016 and as a Project Consultant in Global Sales Operations at Tiffany & Co. from 2016 to 2017. Her experience spans client services and project management within high-end jewelry brands.
Membership and Professional Interests
Piya R. is a member of the New York Metro chapter of the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA). She is passionate about understanding cultural and generational cohorts, particularly how emerging technologies and cultural shifts around sustainability influence consumer decisions.