Dive Summary:

• New York-based luxury American jewelry and silverware corporation Tiffany’s has named Francesca Amfitheatrof as the company’s new design director.
• Amfitheatrof’s background is as a designer and silversmith and she holds previous experience as an art curator and consultant. She has developed several luxury jewelry lines for Chanel, Fendi and Marni.
• "Tiffany has a brilliant legacy of legendary style and design. When we combine this legacy with Francesca's passion for jewellery and craftsmanship we have an exciting opportunity to interpret Tiffany in a new way for the modern, global consumer,” said Tiffany CEO, Michael J. Kowalski.

From the article:

Amfitheatrof most recently served as the founding partner of RS&A, a London-based agency representing contemporary artists. She is a graduate of Royal College of Art, Central Saint Martins and Chelsea Art School.