Jewellery advent calendars have become a popular alternative to traditional chocolate versions, offering necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings from sought-after labels, often including calendar exclusives and extra treats. While most cost over £200, the combined RRP of the items typically represents significant savings, and many calendars offer regifting potential alongside being a festive treat.
Grove & Vae 12 Days of Jewellery
For their fourth advent calendar, Grove & Vae have gone for a dark and mysterious theme. Behind the doors sit 12 gold vermeil designs, including the malachite Maia Necklace, the Verona Bracelet and sculptural Spiral Fan Earrings, plus a £50 gift card. The designs suit those who prefer chunkier statement pieces, with textured, stone or charm items included.
Worth: £687. Number of pieces: 12 plus a £50 gift card. Number of days: 12. Finish: Gold vermeil. Launch date: Out now. What's inside: 1 bracelet, 2 rings, 2 necklaces, 4 earrings, 2 charms, £50 gift card. £389, Groveandvae.com
Estella Bartlett and Orelia Calendars
One of the best-value calendars is the Estella Bartlett 12-Day Gold Jewellery Advent Calendar, which features 12 of their best-selling gold-plated designs (silver also available). Alongside the gold necklaces, bracelets and earrings, the calendar includes a £30 gift voucher usable exclusively online.
Worth: £422. Number of pieces: 12 plus a £30 gift card. Number of days: 12. Finish: Gold-plated or silver-plated. Launch date: Out now. What's inside: 4 earrings, 4 necklaces, 4 bracelets, £30 gift card. £195, Estellabartlett.com
For earring stack lovers, Orelia's 25 Days of Ear Stacking Advent Calendar at £120 makes achieving the look affordable. The calendar comes with a mix of hoops, studs and singular earrings in either gold or silver, allowing customisation of stacks.
Worth: £244. Number of pieces: 16 (10 pairs, 6 single). Number of days: 25. Finish: Gold-plated or silver-plated. Launch date: Out now. What's inside: 6 pairs of hoop earrings, 4 pairs of stud earrings, 6 single stud earrings. £120, Orelia.com
Missoma, Astrid & Miyu and More
Inside the Missoma Gold Jewellery Advent Calendar lie six exclusive pieces curated for a December capsule wardrobe. Each piece is wrapped in a burgundy satin pouch and comes in either plated gold, silver or solid gold.
Worth: £635. Number of pieces: 6. Number of days: 6. Finish: Gold plated, silver plated or solid gold. Launch date: Out now. What's inside: 3 earrings, 2 bracelets, 1 necklace. £249, Missoma.com
The Astrid & Miyu 24 Day Advent Calendar is filled with 22 exclusive pieces to stack throughout the festivities. Worth over £1700, it comes in both silver and gold and includes signature cosmic touches and sparkling crystal styles.
Worth: £1,700. Number of pieces: 24. Number of days: 24. Finish: Gold-plated or silver-plated. Launch date: Out now. What's inside: 1 Piercing Hoop, 2 Ear Cuffs, 2 Rings, 3 Clip Charms, 2 Necklace & Bracelet Sets, Limited Edition Tote. £795, Astridandmiyu.com
The Astley Clarke advent calendar features bestselling icons, exclusive pieces and versatile everyday designs, and includes their signature locket with complimentary engraving and photo personalisation. Presented in a luxurious jewellery box, it is suited as a gift for a loved one or oneself.
Worth: £1,080. Number of pieces: 12. Number of days: 12. Finish: 18K Gold Plated. Launch date: Out now. What's inside: 1 Locket, 3 earrings, 3 necklaces, 2 charms, 3 bracelets. £495, Astleyclarke.com
Joma's 12 Days Of Sparkle Advent Calendar combines sparkle and sentiment, including two personalisable pieces among the 12 as well as a monogrammed jewellery box.
Worth: £350. Number of pieces: 12. Number of days: 12. Finish: Gold-plated or silver-plated. Launch date: Out now. What's inside: 2 personalisable pieces among the 12. £209.99, Jomajewellery.com
