PRESS RELEASE: F.Hinds announced as finalist in prestigious UK Jewellery Awards

F.Hinds is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Retailer of the Year (6 stores or more) category at the highly respected UK Jewellery Awards 2026, following a record-breaking number of entries this year. 

The UK Jewellery Awards are among the most prestigious accolades in the industry, celebrating excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement across the jewellery sector. Being recognised alongside some of the UK’s leading names is a significant milestone for F.Hinds and a testament to the brand’s continued commitment to quality, value and exceptional customer service.

With a heritage spanning 170 years, F.Hinds has built a reputation as a trusted, family-run jeweller, offering a wide range of jewellery, watches and gifts across its nationwide store portfolio. This latest shortlisting reflects the dedication of its teams across the country, who work tirelessly to deliver a welcoming and knowledgeable in-store experience for every customer.

Andrew Hinds, Chairman of F.Hinds said, “We are absolutely delighted to be a finalist for Retailer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards 2026. This recognition means so much to us as a family business and is a true reflection of the hard work, passion and commitment of our colleagues across all our stores. We are incredibly proud to be acknowledged within such a competitive and respected industry.”

1 Paul Hinds & family join the team at Aylesbury store opening

The winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony taking place on 8th July 2026, where leading names from across the jewellery industry will come together to celebrate the very best in the sector.

About F.Hinds:

From humble beginnings in Paddington in 1856 to 132 F.Hinds & Chapelle stores across England, Scotland and Wales in 2026, F.Hinds is proud to be a strong, family owned and independent British business.

Having been on the high-street for 170 years, F.Hinds won the “Retailer of the Year” award at the UK Jewellery Awards 2023 and was given the “Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award” at the Retail Jeweller Awards in 2022. The business was also voted “Retail Family Business of the Year” at the Family Business Awards in 2023 and “Multiple Fashion Jewellery Retailer of the Year” in 2019 and 2021.

Selling a wide variety of jewellery, watches and gifts for every occasion, F.Hinds offers a full range of services including Gold for Cash, jewellery design, remodelling & repair, watch servicing & battery replacements, valuations, insurance and more. In 2019, F.Hinds also welcomed outlet jewellery and watch specialist Chapelle to the family. 12 outlets came with this acquisition, which now brings the F.Hinds Group portfolio to 132.

As a socially responsible business, F.Hinds ensure they work to several industry standards, including those of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Suppliers and manufacturers are also expected to strive to match these exacting standards, as well as complying with Ethical Trading rules.

The business is working to minimise the impact of discarded items on the environment, with their watch scrappage scheme and repairs service, designed to encourage upcycling and extending the life of pieces. Recycled packaging is available, used watch batteries are all safely reprocessed, and waste electrical items are recycled in accordance with WEEE Regulations.

For information about F.Hinds’ interesting history visit www.fhinds.co.uk/about-us/our-history

About Chapelle:

Chapelle is the UK’s leading outlet expert in jewellery and designer watches, offering exceptional value without compromising on quality or style.

With 13 locations across major outlet centres and a growing online presence, Chapelle helps customers find the perfect piece for less, making luxury affordable.

Chapelle boasts over 40 years of expertise in the industry and has been part of family jeweller F.Hinds since 2019.