NAJ Members Among Big Winners at the 2026 UK Jewellery Awards

NAJ Members Among Big Winners at the 2026 UK Jewellery Awards

09 Jul 2026

The winners of the nationally recognised UK Jewellery Awards 2026, in association with the Betts Group, were revealed in a glittering ceremony in London last night (8 July).

Now in its 34th year, the UK Jewellery Awards, organised by leading jewellery and watch industry title Retail Jeweller, is this country's longest running and most prestigious trade awards event, established in 1992 to recognise the achievements of those working in all areas of the UK jewellery sector.

With 21 targeted categories, the awards cover every aspect of the industry, from jewellery design and ethical business practice through to customer service and successful retailing.

Big winners on the night included Northwest independent Wongs which walked away with two gongs for Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year and Jewellery Retailer of the Year (five stores or fewer), meanwhile crystal jewellery behemoth Swarovski scooped the coveted Fashion Jewellery Brand of the Year accolade and Berry's Jewellers took home the Retailer of the Year (six stores or more) award.

Gary Williams, president of the National Association of Jewellers, was recognised with the night's highest honour and presented with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award for his contribution to the jewellery trade here in the UK.

The UK Jewellery Awards is the most admired and relevant awards event in the jewellery industry and provide trade recognition and unrivalled networking opportunities.

Ruth Faulkner, managing editor, Retail Jeweller, said,

"Once again, the UK Jewellery Awards, in association with The Betts Group, proved to be THE night of the year for the UK jewellery trade with 600 guests joining us for an unforgettable evening of celebration.

"As ever, the standard of entries this year has been nothing short of exceptional. Our rigorous and completely independent judging process - free from commercial influence and driven by a panel of expert judges - ensures that being shortlisted, let alone winning, is a true badge of honour."

In addition to headline partner The Betts Group, category sponsors included CME Jewellery, D.Louise, Gisser, Hockley Mint, The Jewellery Show, Lightspeed, Osmium Institute, Single Mine Origin and TH March. A host of sponsors also helped to bring the event to life on the night. Guests were welcomed with a drinks reception sponsored by the Company of Master Jewellers, while JQV Gems sponsored candy floss.

WOLF sponsored a claw machine, Olivia Burton sponsored the funfair, and Bespoke Quarter sponsored the desserts. The UK Jewellery Awards also welcomed Metal & Rocks as this year's official jewellery sponsor.

A full list of the night's winners is below:

Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of the Year

• Winner: Blackacre London

Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year - sponsored by Hockley Mint

• Winner: Wongs Jewellers
• Highly Commended: Beverley Hills Jewellers

Commercial Jewellery Designer of the Year

• Winner: Lucy Lee, Lily Charmed
• Highly Commended: Freya Archer, Freya Rose London

Creative Jewellery Designer of the Year

• Winner: Lara Stafford-Deitsch, Lara Stafford Deitsch

Department Store Jewellery Retailer of the Year - Sponsored by D.Louise

• Winner: Harvey Nichols
• Highly Commended: John Lewis & Partners

Emerging Jewellery Designer of the Year - sponsored by Osmium-Institut

• Winner: Wenyin Jiang, Wenyin Jiang Jewellery

Emerging Jewellery/Watch Brand of the Year

Winner: NORQAIN

Employer of the Year

Winner: Beaverbrooks

Fashion Jewellery Brand of the Year

• Winner: Swarovski
• Highly Commended: Nomination Italy

Jewellery Retailer of the Year (five stores or fewer) - sponsored by TH March

• Winner: Wongs Jewellers
• Highly Commended: Sonny's Jewellers

Jewellery/Watch Supplier of the Year (over £500) - sponsored by The Jewellery Show

• Winner: CR Gems

Jewellery/Watch Supplier of the Year (under £500) - sponsored by the Retail Jeweller Festival

• Winner: CME Leicester

Marketing/Social Media Campaign or Collaboration of the Year (Brands)

• Winner: Casio UK x Back to the Future
• Highly Commended: D. LOUISE x Chelsea FC Women

Marketing/Social Media Campaign or Collaboration of the Year (Retail)

• Winner: Jack Murphy Jewellers - Dining with Diamonds

Responsible Jewellery Business of the Year - sponsored by SMO

• Winner: Weston Beamor

Retail Innovator of the Year - sponsored by Lightspeed

• Winner: Antique Jewellers

Retail Team of the Year - sponsored by Gisser

• Winner: Sonny's Jewellers

Retailer of the Year (six stores or more) - sponsored by CME

• Winner: Berry's Jewellers

Service Supplier of the Year

• Winner: Gold Dust Collective
• Highly Commended: Birmingham Assay Office

Store Design of the Year

• Winner: Sheila Fleet Jewellery, Edinburgh

Outstanding Contribution to the Industry

• Winner: Gary Williams

View UK Jewellery Awards 2026

Source: UK Jewellery Awards