'I tried a jewellery advent calendar that brings sparkle to the festive season'

17 October 2023 , 12:53

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All of the jewellery inside is one-size-fits-all, like this adjustable ring

Advent calendars are a longstanding festive tradition and a fun way to countdown to Christmas. Over the past few years, more and more varieties have grown in popularity, from to

But for those looking to inject a bit of sparkle into their December, then the next best alternative to chocolate has arrived in the form of . And while some of them cost a pretty penny, like Lark and Berry’s £45,000 offering - there are some more affordable options for under £200, too.

Joma Jewellery’s comes in at £159.99, but contains accessories to the tune of £260, saving around £100 on the RRP. I’ve taken a peek inside and while it may feel like quite an expensive purchase, there’s definitely some girl math that can be applied that makes it well worth the investment.

The advent calendar from Joma Jewellery comes housed in a reusable jewellery box

Firstly, the advent calendar is housed in a gorgeous complete with compartments for storing your favourite accessories in. Similar , and could be given as a gift in itself. Taking £25 off the £159.99 price tag takes the price down to £134.99, and then when you divide this by the 12 accessories inside, it works out at £11.25 per product, with some usually costing up to £17.99.

Inside is a stunning selection of , that will top up your accessories stash in one fell swoop, what’s more is that it’s all silver plated, meaning it will last much longer than chocolate, or beauty for that matter, adding sparkle to your outfits for years to come.

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Inside the Joma Jewellery calendar are 12 silver plated accessories that compliment one another

Now I have to admit, I’m a gold jewellery kind of girl, so it’s a bit of a shame that only advent offering is a silver one, with the likes of That said, I’ve been enjoying incorporating mixed metal looks into my jewellery wardrobe, so this calendar is a great way to add a number of silver jewellery pieces to my collection without really needing to shop around. However, it would be great to see a gold version added next year to offer customers a sense of personalisation.

Each of the 12 doors reveals a piece of jewellery that’s been designed with a sentiment in mind, each one having a cute little quote on the cardboard like ‘Be the sparkle’ or ‘Treasure every moment’.

Another great feature is that all of the meaning that the rings are adjustable, the bracelets have an elastic stretch and the necklaces and earrings will fit any shopper. My favourite pieces in the advent calendar are the that really does glitz up a look, as well as the that boast a celestial design that’s pretty in keeping with my usual style.

The celestial hoops are one of my favourite pieces from the Joma Jewellery advent calendar

There are only two designs that have a particularly festive design in the Merry Christmas bracelet and another where the message reads ‘It’s the season to sparkle’ - but there’s nothing stopping you stowing other pieces away for birthday gifts later in the year, too.

Overall I think the brings with it the joy of unwrapping a tiny treat each day, with its contents being far more glam than a chocolate version. For accessory lovers, it really is the ultimate treat and a gorgeous gift. For me though, I’m going to be keeping my favourites and gifting pieces of jewellery to my friends and family to save money and spread the love this Christmas - tis the season of giving, after all.

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Bethan Shufflebotham