The world of jewellery advent calendars is a booming one, with countless GLAMOUR-approved jewellery brands now blessing their fans with an indulgent and extra-sparkly Christmas countdown. 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 travel-sized mascara will dry up and your night cream 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 our favourite jewellery advent calendars of 2023 will last nothing less than forever. So, it's time to become acquainted.
We've had countless jewellery advent calendars land on the GLAMOUR fashion desk this year, from the luxe to the more purse-friendly. Ahead, find our edit of the best jewellery advent calendars from brands we genuinely love, for every budget, all reviewed by yours truly.
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Ahead, the best jewellery advent calendars to add to your Christmas wishlist.
And it's much more affordable than you think…
1. Astrid & Miyu 12 Day Advent Calendar 2023
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Release date: Out now. It was released on 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.
2. Astrid & Miyu 24 Day Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Out now. It was released on 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.
3. Astrid & Miyu Solid 14k Gold Advent Calendar
Release date: Out now. It was released on 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 of 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.
4. Pandora Jeweller Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Out now.
Price: £350.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Pandora's first ever jewellery advent calendar has launched. To be honest, we're not sure what took them so long – but we're so glad they've finally got on board with the hype and dropped a chest of twelve divine pieces of cult jewellery to help us count down to Christmas. As expected, bracelets and charms are the stars of the show here, but you'll also bag a couple of necklaces and a pair of earrings. Plus, a couple of vouchers which you can spend on Pandora goodies in store or online at a later date. Ahead, a full list of its contents.
- Silver Sliding Bracelet - worth £55.
- Ice Murano Charm - worth £35.
- Openwork Charm - worth £25.
- 2x Clear Pave Clip Charm - worth £70.
- Elevated Heart Necklace - worth £70.
- Elevated Heart Stud Earrings - worth £55.
- Small O-pendant & Curb Chain Necklace - worth £80.
- Care Kit Voucher - worth £15.
- Padlock & Key charm pendant - worth £55.
- Jewellery Box Voucher - worth £25.
- Snowglobe dangle charm - worth £60.
- Mouse stocking charm - worth £35.
5. Oliver Bonas Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: Priced at £275.00 (worth £444).
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Returning for 2023, Oliver Bonas' well-priced jewellery advent calendar treats 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 launched on 15th October and is available in gold or silver plating. You can get it online or in-store. All 12 products are listed below, for those of you who just can't wait.
- 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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6. Missoma Gold Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: 4th October. Out now.
Price: £395 for the gold advent calendar.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? The sell-out jewellery advent calendar from celeb-adored jewellery retailer Missoma (they count Kate Middleton, Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift as fans) is back. As is always the case with the Missoma advent calendar, you'll need to act quickly if you want it – as all three of their launches sell out with speed.
The gold advent calendar features jewellery pieces worth a total of £917 (that’s a saving of £522), including the Amazonite Mini Pyramid Charm Hoops, plus the Lucy Williams Tiny Orb Hoops, Lucy Williams Armour Cuff, Interstellar Drop Bracelet, Pave Star Bracelet, Prism Studs, Pave Huggies, Double Bar Studs, Zenyu Gemstone Drop Earrings, Lucy Williams Tiny Horn Necklace, Harris Reed North Star Necklace, and Bobble Chain Choker.
7. Missoma Silver Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: 4th October. Out now.
Price: £365 for the silver.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? As is the case with the gold Missoma advent calendar, the silver Missoma advent calendar is expected to be a big hit with those who love cooler tones – and sell out pretty quickly. This year's advent calendar is inspired by the gemstones within Missoma's Enamel & Stone collection: a keepsake box which can be used year-round, with 12 multi-coloured gift boxes numbered in gold foil — and a mirror inside.
It's worth £803, serving up a £438 saving, and features: the Lucy Williams Tiny Orb Hoop Earrings, Lucy Williams Armour Cuff, Interstellar Drop Bracelet, Star Bracelet, Mini Claw Charm Hoops, Silver Pave Huggies, Double Bar Studs, Chubby Hex Huggies, Chunky Claw Ear Cuff, Lucy Williams Tiny Horn Necklace, Harris Reed North Star Pearl Necklace, and the Bobble Chain Choker, all handcrafted from recycled sterling silver. Whew.
8. Missoma Fine Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: 4th October. Out now.
Price: £2,295.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Missoma's new launch for 2023 is their Fine Jewllery Advent Calendar, perfect if you've got a little (read: a lot) more money to spend. Indulgence personified, it's worth over £3,600 (!) and contains 12 pieces of the brands bestselling and brand-new fine jewellery pieces from the Fine Bar Stud Earrings, Fine Diamond Heart Stud Earrings and Fine Diamond Small Star Stud Earrings to the Fine Vervelle Chain Bracelet and Fine Baroque Pearl Organic Pendant Necklace. It's available for order now, to be dispatched by 30th October 2023.
9. Joma Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
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.
10. Accessorize 12 Day Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: £50.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? The 12-day jewellery advent calendar from Accessorize is one of the earliest launches on the market. Available to buy now, it features jewellery to the total value of £90: five pairs of hoops, two pairs of drop earrings, two pairs of studs, two bracelets, and one necklace.
11. Accessorize Angels Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: £28.
Number of days: 24 days.
What's inside? This 24-day countdown calendar is designed for little girls who will relish in receiving 24 days' worth of brand new accessories. Behind each day awaits a sparkling new piece to add to their collection, from hair clips to bracelets, rings, clip-on earrings and necklaces. They're all designed in gold-tone metal, and embellished with gems and sparkles. Come Christmas Day, they'll be spoilt for choice.
12. Abbott Lyon Gold Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: £249.99.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Abbott Lyon's advent calendar is a little different to the other jewellery advent calendars on the market, because it's personalised. In line with the jewellery brand's adoration for personalised designs you’ll want to wear every day, the packaging and the jewellery inside is customised. So. Good. First, choose the name to appear on the outside of the box; then choose the initial for your Signature Pendant, the birthstone for your Birthstone Pendant, the stone in your Birthstone Ring and the stone in your Birthstone Earrings. Every piece is tarnish-free, of course, and the total worth of the calendar is £450. If you're after something totally bespoke to you or your recipient, this. Is. It.
13. Abbott Lyon Silver Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: £249.99.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? As is the case with the gold Abbott Lyon jewellery advent calendar, this gift box contains 12 pieces of jewellery to the total of £450. Four of the pieces are customisable with your initial or birthstone, and the rest span across necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Everything is tarnish-free, the calendar can be gift-wrapped, and the packaging can be personalised with your name. Adorable.
14. Estella Bartlett Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: £180.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Available in gold and silver, the pink and red-patterned jewellery advent calendar from Estella Bartlett comes in – what is, perhaps – the prettiest home of them all. Inside, find £348 worth of jewellery for just £180: the North Star CZ Pendant, Kiss Studs, Ditsy Miyuki Flower Bracelet, Paperclip Link Chain Necklace, Baroque Pearl Drop Hoops, Stars So Bright Friendship Bracelet, Floral T-Bar Necklace, Coco Hoops, Gemstone Coco Amelia Bracelet, Kiss Necklace, CZ Quilted Inlay Pyramid Studs, and Tennis T-Bar Bracelet.
15. Forte Beads Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: £1,020.
Number of days: 24.
What's inside? One of the most luxurious jewellery advent calendars on the market this year is Carolina Bucci's wardrobe of fine jewellery which spotlights the brand's Forte Beads collection. Over the course of a month, you'll be able to build a bespoke charm bracelet from the two beads-per-day which lie behind each door. Each bead is made from a different precious stone line amazonite or jade – there's even a pure 18ct gold bead to boot – and the bracelet itself is made from glittering 18ct gold. Advent calendars don't get more indulgent than this.
16. Lark & Berry Luxury Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: £3,500.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Another very indulgent release – in fact, the most expensive release in this edit – comes from Lark & Berry. ICYMI, they're a sustainable and ethical fine lab-grown diamond brand, (their diamonds have the same chemical and physical properties as mined diamonds and are indistinguishable from them), specialising in fine piercings, engagement rings and timeless heirloom pieces.
They've actually released a £100,000 advent calendar which is their top-tier, most expensive calendar – but here, we spotlight their most “affordable”. Insanely boujee, it costs a cool £3,500 and features 12 items of jewellery made from man-made diamonds and gemstones. You'll find hoops, charms, necklaces, bracelets and dainty studs inside your new collection.
17. Grove & Vae Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Out now.
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.
18. Amazon Jewellery Advent Calendar
Release date: Out now.
Price: £22.99.
Number of days:
What's inside? If you're after something a little more affordable, one of the star Amazon gifts on offer this year is this festive AF jewellery gift set. It's great for dazzling at your upcoming Christmas parties, featuring colourful and fun earrings (16 pairs, to be exact), rings, bracelets and necklaces. They all nod to the festive season, with mini Santas and jingle bells taking centre stage.
19. Story of You Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: £195.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Not On The High Street is a treasure trove of alternative advent calendars, with the Story of You jewellery advent calendar taking poll position. Personalisable, you can add your star sign and initials to your order so that the team can tailor the jewellery inside to you specifically. Find earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings behind each door.
20. Scream Pretty Earring Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: £250.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Stocked on Not On The High Street, Scream Pretty is a small and family-owned family business best known for stackable earrings. They've released three jewellery advent calendars for Christmas 2023, across both silver and gold jewellery categories. This one: the Ear Party In A Box Advent Calendar which features 12 exquisite pairs of earrings behind gold numbered doors, with a total value worth of over £330. Expect stud earrings, ear cuffs, huggie earrings, celestial charm hoops and so many other designs.
21. Liberty London Jewellery Advent Calendar 2023
Release date: Available now.
Price: £595.
Number of days: 12.
What's inside? Twelve dazzling pieces of jewellery which you can treasure forever are inside this lavish jewellery advent calendar – worth over £1,100 and presented in a Peacock Manor print box. There are twelve pull-out drawers, filled with everything from gold vermeil pendant necklaces and sparkling earrings by the likes of Otiumberg, Alighieri, Astley Clarke, and Liberty. This is a total treat.
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