Jewellery advent calendars were purchased in their hundreds by GLAMOUR readers last autumn, reigning supreme as the most dazzling way to count down to Christmas. And as the colder months (terrifyingly) edge closer once again, our favourite jewellery brands are gearing up to release details of their 2023 iterations.
It's official: the days when chocolate advent calendars were the only way to get yourself in the mood for the big day (read: 25th December) are long gone – and while the best beauty advent calendars remain a popular alternative, the best jewellery advent calendars serve up something altogether more enduring.
Your cream blush, eyeshadow palette hit pan and that vitamin C serum serve you for a few months' worth of skincare routines, but the signet rings, stackable stud earrings, white gold chokers and rose gold necklaces housed inside these jewellery advent calendars will last nothing less than forever. So, it's time to become acquainted.
Which brands have a jewellery advent calendar in 2023?
Last year, an array of Christmas gift wishlist-worthy jewellery advent calendars were launched by the likes of Oliver Bonas, Abbott Lyon, Liberty, Accessorize and Philip Jones. Celeb-adored Missoma (they count Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and Bella Hadid as fans) dropped a long-awaited Missoma advent calendar packed with bestselling layering pieces, while Liberty London released a calendar containing treats by coveted jewellery designers like Kenneth Jay Lane and Anni Lu.
This year, Instagram-trending Astrid & Miyu have already announced the release of three jewellery advent calendars (last year they only released two; this years' newbie is a solid gold calendar worth over £1,300), while Oliver Bonas has announced that their sub-£300 calendar will be available for order from 15th October.
For our other favourite brands? We're in close chats with them all, and you'll be the first to know when waitlists land. Watch. This. Space.
How we chose the best jewellery advent calendars:
We've been lucky enough to see every one of the jewellery advent calendars in this edit in person, scoring them on the quality of the contents, how luxe they feel and whether the packaging can be reused. We've only featured jewellery advent calendars from brands we genuinely love – like Missoma, and Astrid & Miyu – to ensure you're never disappointed.
After more gift ideas? Shop non-chocolate advent calendars – including sex toy advent calendars, wine advent calendars and gin advent calendars – plus beauty gift sets.
Ahead, the best jewellery advent calendars to have on your radar.
And it's much more affordable than you think…
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Release date: 10th October.
Price: £325, worth value £604.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? The 12 Day Astrid & Miyu jewellery advent calendar is the brand's OG advent calendar, and following on from a sell-out year in 2022, it's making a return this festive season. Worth over £600 and available in both silver and gold plating, it creates everything you need to create the ear stack of your dreams – from huggies to studs and classic hoops. A word of warning: the 12-Day calendar sells out fast, so move quickly if you want to get your hands on it. Especially with 50% of the calendar being new and exclusive pieces.
Release date: 10th October.
Price: £650, worth value £1,340.
Number of days: 24.
What's inside? The 24-day jewellery advent calendar by Astrid & Miyu is worth over a staggering £1,300, containing 24 different surprises – at least 50% of which are new and exclusive. You'll find necklaces, earrings and bracelets inside the box which doubles up as a permanent jewellery box to use throughout the year. It sold out within 24 hours last year, so act quickly.
Release date: 10th October.
Price: £990, worth value £1,340.
Number of days: 5.
What's inside? Astrid & Miyu's most expensive jewellery advent calendar is a new addition for this festive season: a solid gold advent calendar containing five pieces 14k Solid Gold jewellery worth over £1,200. Every piece is housed in a beautiful resin jewellery box, making it the perfect gift for a jewellery lover. Oh, and the mix of bracelets, necklaces and earrings contain semi-precious stones, so you're definitely getting your money's worth.
Release date: 15th October.
Price: Priced at £275.00 (worth £444).
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Returning for 2023, Oliver Bonas' well-priced jewellery advent calendar will treat you or a loved one to twelve days of sparkling surprises. Packaged in a chic green box – which can definitely be re-used as a jewellery box for the rest of the year – the calendar contains everything from engraved charm huggie earrings to textured disc double row necklaces. The Oliver Bonas 12 Days of Dazzle advent calendar will launch on 15 th October and will be available in gold or silver plating, and sold online and in-store at oliverbonas.com.
All 12 products listed below:
- Auden Tiny Teardrop Green Synthetic Tourmaline Huggie Earrings
- Anatola Textured Disc Double Row Necklace
- Bell Bar Chain Bracelet
- Grace Pearl Stud Earrings
- Bell Bar Chain & Textured Star Charm Necklace
- Eve Round Hoop Earrings
- Auden Green Synthetic Tourmaline Drop Pendant Necklace
- Clara Snake Chain Bracelet
- Desi Pearl & Engraved Disc Charm Huggie Earrings
- Alula Green Onyx Stud Earrings
- Clara Snake Chain Necklace
- Arley Chunky Twist Hoop Earrings
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Release date: Sign up to early access on 25th September; full release will happen on 10th October.
Price: £159.99, worth £260.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? The Joma Jewellery advent calendar is a first for the brand, containing a curation of 12 beautiful pieces which will together build a beautifully-layered look. In-line with the brand's sentimental heart, each piece contains a sweet message that'll stay close to your heart.
Release date: End of September, exact date TBC.
Price: The contents of the jewellery advent calendar are worth over £679 but you can get them for a steal at £389.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Perfect for both bold and dainty jewellery lovers, the twelve-day advent calendar by Grove & Vae is filled with some of the brand's best-selling pieces of jewellery – from the Maia Gold Malachite Necklace to the Marcie Open Pave Ring.
Release date: TBC.
Price: TBC.
Number of days: TBC.
Last year: The long-awaited Estella Bartlett jewellery advent calendar has finally landed, available in both gold and silver-plated iterations. Behind the doors, you'll find: Gemstone Slice with Star Necklace, Textured Ear Cuff, Pave Circle Charm Hoops, Envelope Card Holder, Pave Hook Huggie Earrings, CZ Pendant Necklace, Thin Hair Clip Set, Beaded Wildflower Daisy Chain Friendship Bracelet, Velvet Duo Scrunchies, Organic Hoop CZ Earrings, Berry Scented Candle and Precious Things Tiny Jewellery Box. Standard delivery takes three-five working days, and is free on orders over £35.
Release date: TBC.
Price: TBC.
Number of days: TBC.
Last year: In 2022, the Missoma advent calendar was back, in line with the brand's mission of “jewellery for everyone and filled with Missoma's Gigi Hadid-adored jewellery bestsellers. It was a keepsake jewellery box featuring twelve pullout draws, each with pouches of jewellery inside. You could pick it up in gold-plated vermeil or silver-plated; the outside was adorned in illustrations by artist Lukas Palumbo, and the inside featured a mirror to help you repurpose the gift box as a vanity case all year round.
We saw: Missoma’s best-selling Mini Molten Hoop Earrings, Mini Shield Hoop Earrings in Rose Quartz, Pyramid Ear Cuff, Mini Baya Hoop Earrings, Malachite Bar Stud Earrings, Mini Molten Pendant Necklace, Double Chain Necklace, Twisted Chain Choker, Molten Cuff Bracelet, Seed Pearl Beaded Bracelet, Multi Beaded Bracelet and Bobble Chain Anklet.
Release date: TBC.
Price: TBC.
Number of days: TBC
Last year? When we learned that the reigning Queens of personalised gifts for her (their birthstone and initial necklaces sell like hotcakes) were launching a jewellery advent calendar for 2022, we were thrilled. Not least because it's personalised with initial jewellery and birthstones of your choice. So. Good. It contained twelve pieces of jewellery which you could mix, match and layer up to create multiple looks, and it could be purchased in silver or gold. Inside, we found:
- Droplet Birthstone Pendant (Gold or Silver)
- Lowercase Initial Pendant (Gold or Silver)
- Paperclip Chain Necklace (Gold or Silver)
- Sphere Chain Necklace (Gold or Silver)
- Sphere Chain Bracelet (Gold or Silver)
- Small Figaro Chain Bracelet (Gold or Silver)
- Luxe Crystal Stud Earrings (Gold or Silver)
- Mini Twisted Hoops (Gold or Silver)
- Luxe Classic Hoop Earrings (Gold or Silver)
- Luxe Simple Band Ring (Gold or Silver)
- Mini Heart Birthstone Ring (Gold or Silver)
- Luxe Twisted Ring (Gold or Silver)
Release date: TBC.
Price: TBC.
Number of days: TBC.
Last year? We saw twelve dazzling pieces of jewellery selected from the likes of Kenneth Jay Lane, Anni Lu, Dinny Hall and By Pariah. This was, hands down, the most luxurious jewellery advent calendar of the lot.
Release date: TBC.
Price: TBC.
Number of days: TBC.
Last year? The 24 days countdown calendar made our approach to Christmas a glamorous one, with a new piece of gold-toned jewellery – from huggie hoops to bracelets, hair slides and stud earrings – behind every door. The Christmas Eve surprise was a diamante necklace.
Release date: TBC.
Price: TBC.
Number of days: TBC.
Last year? A selection of 12 pieces of bestselling jewellery from the brands Russians, Star & Moon and Talisman collections. You could find earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings inside – and your jewellery calendar was shipped at the very last minute, in November, to keep the Christmas magic alive.
Release date: TBC.
Price: TBC.
Number of days: TBC.
Last year? One bracelet and 23 charms to adorn the bracelet were found inside a gorgeous jewellery box last year. It was designed for children and young girls (particularly any budding ballet dancers) and made a really cute gift for kids.
Release date: TBC.
Price: TBC.
Number of days: TBC.
Last year? 12 beautiful pairs of earrings in various styles were found inside, from studs to ear cuffs, huggie earrings and hoops. Many of the charm earrings were celestial-inspired, and each piece could be layered and worn in a multitude of ways.
Release date: TBC.
Price: TBC.
Number of days: TBC.
Last year? Solitaire Necklace with Zircondia Crystals, eight assorted rose gold charms, Solitaire earrings with Zircondia Crystals, a charm bracelet with stopper, 30mm hoops, Freshwater Shell Pearl Necklace with Zircondia Crystals, Freshwater Shell Pearl Earrings with Zircondia Crystals, six assorted silver charms, love knot earrings, heart stud earrings, one dangling heart charm with Zircondia Crystal and teardrop hoop earrings.
We're dreaming of a white, red, rosé or sparkling Christmas.
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