All the designers shortlisted for the UK Jewellery Awards 2026
The nominees for the three jewellery design categories have been revealed ahead of the ceremony in July
By Amy Wakeham
From bridal jewellery to marketing campaigns to retail innovation, the UK Jewellery Awards recognise the best and brightest of the jewellery and watch industry. The 2026 shortlist has just been announced, showcasing some of the most exciting businesses and creatives across 20 different categories.
Now in its 34th year, the awards are held annually by the trade magazine Retail Jeweller. There were a record number of entries for 2026 edition, with the shortlist announced at the Retail Jeweller Festival in March. The event brought together 700 industry professionals for two days of jewellery exhibitions, seminars and networking opportunities.
The winners of the UK Jewellery Awards 2026 in association with Betts will be announced at a ceremony taking place in London on the 8th of July.
Journalist and author Rachael Taylor will return as a judge this year, and will help select a winner across the three jewellery designer categories: Commercial Jewellery Designer of the Year; Creative Jewellery Designer of the Year; and Emerging Jewellery Designer of the Year.
““It is a privilege to be part of the prestigious judging panel for this year’s UK Jewellery Awards. Within my three categories, I’m particularly looking forward to seeing how designers are balancing creativity with commercial awareness, and to discovering new talents attempting to break into the market”
2026 SHORTLIST: Commercial Jewellery Designer of the Year
This category sets out to award a named designer at a commercial jewellery brand. The brand must have been producing jewellery for more than four years, and the design must have a commercial focus. Here are the shortlisted names…
2026 SHORTLIST: Creative Jewellery Designer of the Year
This award celebrates a designer that has been producing jewellery commercially for more than three years. They can work for their own brand or be designing in-house for another company. The focus is on the jeweller’s creative design process and their skills as a jewellery designer. The nominees are…
2026 SHORTLIST: Emerging Jewellery Designer of the Year, sponsored by the Osmium-Institut
An award for emerging jewellery designers who have been producing jewellery commercially for more than six months but fewer than three years. These rising stars can work for their own brand or be designing for another company. The brand must have stockists or distribution in the UK and/or Ireland. Meet the designers who made the cut this year…
The full UK Jewellery Awards 2026 shortlist
Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of the Year
RING jewellers
Jody Cory Goldsmiths
Blackacre London
Holts Gems
Woods Jewellers
Titcombe Bespoke
JQ Diamonds
Libby Rak Jewellery
The Diamond Setter
Andre Noir - Bespoke Jewellery
Harper Tait Fine Jewellery
WJ Shaw Jewellers
Daniel Christopher Jewellery
Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year
The Diamond Store London
Sanjeev Jewellers
Lily Arkwright
Beverley Hills Jewellers
Austen & Blake
Chique Jewllers
Phelans Jewellers
Diamonds Factory
Pink Diamond Jewellery
Wongs Jewellers
Department Store Jewellery Retailer of the Year
John Lewis & Partners
Fenwick
Liberty
Selfridges
Harvey Nichols
Harrods
Emerging Jewellery/Watch Brand of the Year
ENAMEL Copenhagen
Histoire d'Elle Jewelry
Esterah
Smiling Rocks
Lulu and Boo Jewellery
Poubel
Kouree
NORQAIN
Employer of the Year
The Diamond Store London
CME Leicester
Sonny’s Jewellers, JQ Diamonds and Newey's
Berry's Jewellers
TH March
Bespoke Quarter
WATCHO
Citizen Watch UK
Beaverbrooks
Fashion Jewellery Brand of the Year
Pandora
Swarovski
ChloBo
Thomas Sabo
Hot Diamonds
Missoma
Tommy Hilfiger
Sif Jakobs Jewellery
Boss Jewellery
Nomination Italy
Astrid & Miyu
Jewellery Retailer of the Year (five stores or fewer), sponsored by TH March
William May
Alex Monroe
Last Night I Dreamt
C S Bedford Jewellers
Fitzgerald Jewellers
W B Gatward & Son
Smiths the Jewellers
Sonny’s Jewellers
Harper
Hill & Hill the Jewellers
Ainsworth Jewellers
JRC Jewellery
Wongs Jewellers
Jewellery/Watch Supplier of the Year (over £500), sponsored by JS Jewellery Show
Clark Diamonds
CR Gems
Ntinga
Tivon
AG & Sons
NB Diamonds
Jewellery/Watch Supplier of the Year (under £500)
CME Leicester
Gecko Jewellery
Cooksongold
Casio
Curteis
Citizen Watch UK
Hot Diamonds Group
Marketing/Social Media Campaign or Collaboration of the Year (Brands)
D. LOUISE x Chelsea FC Women
BOSS Watches & Jewellery – Boss Christmas Interactive Pop-Up
Carrie Elizabeth Jewellery x Louise Thompson: Chapters
Casio UK x Back to the Future
Swarovski - Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule Collection
Citizen Watch UK - Official Timekeeper of The Hundred
WOLF x Liberty
Marketing/Social Media Campaign or Collaboration of the Year (Retail)
77 Diamonds Social-First Jewellery, Creator & Showroom Experience Campaign
Hallmark Jewellers – Mondrian Inspirations
Dipples Jewellers – Dipples Diamond Draw
WATCHO – Timeless Moments with Rado
Beaverbrooks x Stylist Campaign 2025
Jack Murphy Jewellers – Dining with Diamonds
Wongs Jewellers – Welded by Wongs
Responsible Jewellery Business of the Year, sponsored by SMO
Valentine Silver International
Incador
Monica Vinader
KGK Creations (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Jacqueline & Edward
Fine Jewellery Manufacturing
Parra Jewels
Weston Beamor
Recognised
Ayana Jade
Retail Innovator of the Year
Swarovski
Antique Jewellers
77 Diamonds
Alexandra Finch Jewellery
L'Amour Pearls
WATCHO
Purely Diamonds
Retail Team of the Year
Hatton Jewels
McWhirter the Jeweller
Webley Jewellers
Holts Gems
Susannah Lovis
Jordans Jewellers
Phelans Jewellers
Sonny's Jewellers
WATCHO
Hill & Hill the Jewellers
Retailer of the Year (six stores or more)
Argento Contemporary Jewellery
F.Hinds
Berrys Jewellers
Beaverbrooks
Diamond Heaven
H Samuel
Ernest Jones
Goldsmiths
Austen & Blake
Service Supplier of the Year
Bespoke Quarter
JewelCast
Malca-Amit
GoldDust Collective
Howden
Freeform Fabrication
Squash Media Group
jewellers Academy
VM & Events
TH March
Vulcan Jewellery
Edinburgh Assay Office
Birmingham Assay Office
Store Design of the Year
Amanda Coleman Jewellery, Lincoln
Harrogate Jewellers, Harrogate
Jessop Jewellers, Glenrothes
Pandora, Oxford Circus, London
Mococo, Manchester
Edmonds, Kenilworth
Sheila Fleet Jewellery, Edinburgh
Caroline Creba Fine Jewellery, Knowle
Libby Rak Gallery of Jewellery, Stowe on the Wold
Marie-Blanche Jewellery, Berkhamsted
Wongs Jewellers, Manchester