GEMMA Clive, sales director at Chichester-based Pressleys, has been named Retail Sales Star of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards.

The Retail Sales Star category, in which Gemma was victorious, saw six shortlisted entrants from a variety of different jewellery businesses across the UK.

They were all judged on factors including excellent customer service, sales excellence and an over-riding commitment to their respective retail stores.

Gemma said: “I am absolutely overjoyed and privileged to have won this prestigious award.

“After almost 20 years in the industry I never tire of all the exciting opportunities it has to offer. I am immensely grateful to the amazing team I work alongside.”