Spectrum Fine Jewelry has announced a new addition to its team.

Paul Locklear has been hired to take on the role of general manager of the store at 1125 Military Cutoff Road in The Forum shopping center, according to a news release. Locklear is a North Carolina native, originally from Lumberton.

He holds a bachelor's of arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. His experience covers more than 20 years in the industry, including operating his own jewelry store for six years in the Carolina Beach area, as well as in retail sales and sales management at a number of nationally renowned jewelry businesses.  

Locklear is tasked with expanding Spectrum’s custom jewelry studio to include more sales of loose diamonds and unique bridal and anniversary rings, officials said in the release.

Spectrum Fine Jewelry celebrated 20 years in business this year.