The fifth edition of the Retail Jeweller Festival has been widely praised as the most successful yet by both visitors and exhibitors.

This year’s event experienced a 20% increase in visitor numbers compared to the previous year. The combination of a diverse range of suppliers and engaging content sessions contributed to the 2025 edition being hailed as the best to date.

Held on 13-14 March in London, the festival took place at a brand-new venue for the first time. Over two days, attendees enjoyed a dynamic mix of buying, learning and networking opportunities, with the opening day being particularly busy.

Key highlights included a compelling presentation on the role of AI in the jewellery industry, a lively panel debate on whether consumers truly care about sustainability, and an insightful session where experts from independent jewellers shared strategies for strengthening jewellery retail.

During day 2 of the Festival, there was also the Rising Stars 30 Under 30 networking event, showing that the Retail Jeweller Team are always trying to shine a light on upcoming talent in the industry.

Adding to the event’s success was the co-location of the UK Jewellery Awards shortlist party, which took place at the end of the first day. This gathering not only unveiled this year’s finalists but also provided an additional networking opportunity for guests.

Huge congratulations to our fantastic team, it’s great to see the growth of this event – let’s see what 2026 has in store!