HJI Team
Founded on a passion to inspire creativity and originality while equipping the next generation of designers with the technical skills to succeed, Hatton Jewellery Institute is led by Founder and Creative Director Nathalie Melville and Managing Director Agnes Shum.
NATHALIE MELVILLE, FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
A graduate of the prestigious Central St Martins Nathalie is a highly experienced jewellery designer and goldsmith, sustainability expert and creative education specialist.
The founder and creative director of both Melville Fine Jewellery and Hatton Jewellery Institute – Hong Kong’s foremost professional jewellery co-working space and training facility – Nathalie is sought after for the combination of her contemporary aesthetic with her traditional skills.
She works with private clients all over the world, creates Hong Kong-based training programmes for some of the most renowned fine jewellery houses and has been selected from thousands as a finalist in the 2017 Xifu international jewellery design competition.
A strong believer in ethical jewellery making practices, Nathalie is one of the leading authorities in Asia on sourcing precious materials (metals and gems) through ethical, environmentally friendly, safely produced and fairtrade supply chains.
AGNES SHUM, MANAGING DIRECTOR
Agnes Shum is a graduate of the University of Hull and specialist in marketing and business strategy.
Having joined Hatton Jewellery Institute in 2013 in an administrative role, Agnes quickly rose the ranks, officially becoming the Managing Director in 2015.
Her background in luxury lighting gave her the grounding and experience in a creative arena that has been invaluable since her move to Hatton.
A multi – linguist she is the brand’s marketing face in both Asia Pacific and Europe.
RACHEL MAMARADLO, Senior marketing manager
Rachel brings over 10 years of experience working with prominent companies within the luxury Industry. Her international career has allowed her to work with luxury brands in San Francisco, Paris and Hong Kong.
Rachel works with Hatton Jewellery Institute as the Marketing Manager. Her unique blend of digital skills and passion for jewellery communicates the Hatton brand and it's values perfectly to our customers and partners.
Our Tutors
JAN PREECE
Course director, DESIGNER
As Course Director, Jan also teaches jewellery making classes.
Ruriko ITO
Course INSTRUCTOR, DESIGNER
Apart from teaching our signature jewellery making courses, Ruriko conducts specialised courses in wax carving. She also teaches tailor-made private lessons.
BIANCA CHONG
INSTRUCTOR, DESIGNER
Teaches the jewellery making group classes, as well as Private Design classes including technical drawings and 3D software Rhinoceros for jewelleries.
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Rachel Yeung
Course INSTRUCTOR, DESIGNER
A part-time jewellery making instructor at HJI, Rachel helps students bring their creative ideas to life. She focuses on developing design concepts, silversmithing, wax carving and stone setting.
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