Amanda Thornton
About Amanda Thornton
Amanda Thornton serves as the Design and Service Center Manager at Signet Jewelers in Auburn Hills, Michigan, where she has worked since 2021. With expertise in custom jewelry work and a strong background in gemology, she has developed advanced skills in stone setting and has a long history with Signet Jewelers, having held various roles since 2004.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Amanda Thornton has been employed at Signet Jewelers since 2004, holding various positions over the years. She currently serves as the Design and Service Center Manager in Auburn Hills, Michigan, a role she has held since 2021. Prior to this, she worked as a Design and Service Center Manager in Newnan, Georgia, from 2015 to 2021. Her career at Signet also includes experience as a Bench Jeweler from 2011 to 2015 and as an Apprentice from 2004 to 2008, both in Douglasville, Georgia.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Thornton has been studying at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) since 2016, focusing on gemology, which enhances her knowledge in the study and identification of gemstones. Her expertise extends to custom jewelry work, where she creates unique pieces tailored to individual customer preferences. Additionally, she possesses advanced skills in stone setting, a critical technique for securely placing gemstones in jewelry designs.
Background
Amanda Thornton began her career in the jewelry industry as an Apprentice at Signet Jewelers in 2004. Over the next several years, she gained hands-on experience and developed her skills in various roles, including Bench Jeweler. Her work experience spans multiple locations, including Douglasville, Georgia, and Auburn Hills, Michigan, where she has contributed to the design and service aspects of the jewelry business.
Achievements
Throughout her tenure at Signet Jewelers, Amanda Thornton has accumulated significant experience in the jewelry industry. Her roles have allowed her to develop a strong foundation in custom jewelry creation and gemology. Her advanced skills in stone setting and her ongoing education at GIA further underscore her commitment to excellence in her field.