Houlden Welcomes Hettich as Milestone 30th Member

27 Oct 2026

Leading luxury buying group expands into the Channel Islands for the first time.

Houlden is delighted to announce that Hettich Jewellers has joined the group as its 30th Member, becoming the first Member from the Channel Islands.

The appointment represents an important milestone for Houlden during its 50th anniversary year and further strengthens its community of leading independent jewellery and watch retailers across the UK and Ireland.

Founded in 1900, Hettich is a fourth-generation, family-run jeweller located in the heart of St Helier, Jersey. Led by Jeffrey and Nick Chinn, the business has built an outstanding reputation for fine jewellery, luxury watches, specialist expertise and highly personal customer service.

Hettich celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2025 with the opening of a new flagship store at 2–4 King Street. The landmark Art Deco-inspired showroom is home to an extensive selection of fine jewellery and prestigious watch brands, with dedicated spaces for Patek Philippe and Rolex. The company continues to operate from its historic home at 1 King Street, which has been associated with the Hettich family since the business was established.

Denise McLaughlin, Managing Director of Houlden, said,

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Hettich as Houlden’s 30th Member and our first from the Channel Islands. This is a particularly significant milestone for Houlden in our 50th anniversary year and reflects the continued strength and evolution of our membership.

“Hettich is an exceptional family business, with a rich heritage, an unwavering commitment to quality and a clear ambition for the future. These values align closely with those of Houlden and our Members. We look forward to welcoming Jeffrey, Nick and the wider Hettich team into our community and supporting the business as it enters this exciting new chapter.”

Jeffrey Chinn, Managing Director of Hettich, said,

“Joining Houlden is an exciting and important step for Hettich. As a longstanding family business, we greatly value the opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas and collaborate with other independent jewellers who share our commitment to quality, expertise and exceptional customer service.

“We are very proud to become Houlden’s first Member from the Channel Islands and its milestone 30th Member. We look forward to playing an active role within the group and contributing to the strength of the wider Houlden community.”

Houlden’s membership brings together some of the UK and Ireland’s most distinguished independent jewellery and watch retailers. Members benefit from shared expertise, commercial opportunities, exclusive events, professional development and the collective support of a trusted network, while retaining the individuality that defines their businesses.

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Source: Houlden