The Houlden Group

✨ Leaders in Luxury: Fifty Years Forward

As our countdown to Leaders in Luxury: Fifty Years Forward continues, we’re delighted to reveal the next selection of featured Supplier Partners joining us for this landmark celebration.

For 50 years, Houlden has been defined by the strength of its relationships - bringing together exceptional independent retailers and Supplier Partners through a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, expertise and excellence.

Across five decades, those partnerships have evolved alongside our industry. New ideas have emerged, creativity has flourished and the world of luxury has transformed - yet the importance of meaningful connection and working together has remained at the heart of Houlden.

Our next featured Suppliers represent another chapter in that story, each bringing their own distinctive heritage, creativity and expertise to Leaders in Luxury 2026.

As we celebrate the legacy of the past 50 years and look towards the opportunities ahead, we’re proud to shine a light on the exceptional partners who continue to shape the Houlden community.

🥂 Celebrating our heritage.
💎 Honouring our partnerships.
✨ Looking Fifty Years Forward.

We look forward to revealing more of the exceptional names joining us as our 50th anniversary celebration draws ever closer.

✨Connect, Create & Cultivate

Luxury is about more than an exceptional product. Today’s clients value expertise, authenticity and personal attention throughout their journey.

Our Houlden Members have a powerful advantage: the ability to understand each client’s story, guide their decisions and build relationships that last beyond the purchase.

✨ 50 Years: Member Spotlight – Weir & Sons
Some legacies are built over generations. The strongest are enriched through collaboration.

For generations, Weir & Sons has been a hallmark of luxury, craftsmanship and exceptional service. While its heritage speaks for itself, its continued success is also shaped by a commitment to innovation and the value of strong industry relationships.

As a member of the Houlden network, Weir & Sons is part of a community where independent jewellers come together to exchange ideas, share expertise and support one another. Alongside access to world-class supplier partnerships, these connections help inspire new opportunities and strengthen an already exceptional offering.

It’s this spirit of collaboration - where independence is celebrated and knowledge is shared - that has defined Houlden for the past 50 years.

We’re proud to celebrate Weir & Sons - a business that continues to honour its remarkable heritage while helping shape the future of luxury independent retail.

✨ Leaders in Luxury: Fifty Years Forward

As we prepare for Leaders in Luxury: Fifty Years Forward, we’re celebrating an extraordinary milestone - 50 years of Houlden.

Since 1976, Houlden has been shaped by a shared commitment to excellence, bringing together some of the finest independent luxury retailers and Supplier Partners to exchange expertise, nurture lasting relationships and champion the very best of our industry.

For half a century, our Supplier Partners have been an integral part of that story. Through exceptional craftsmanship, creativity and innovation, these partnerships have enriched the Houlden community and helped define the standards of quality, service and distinction that remain at the heart of luxury.

As we reflect on five decades of partnership, progress and precious connections, we also look ahead - celebrating the people, brands and ideas that will shape Houlden’s next chapter.

Over the coming weeks, we will continue to introduce some of our featured Suppliers joining us at Leaders in Luxury, offering a glimpse into the exceptional brands, collections and craftsmanship that will be part of this landmark celebration.

🥂 Five decades of connection.
💎 Five decades of excellence.
✨ One remarkable legacy, with an exciting future still to be written.

We look forward to unveiling more of our featured Suppliers as we continue the journey towards an unforgettable celebration of 50 years of Houlden.

✨ 50 Years: Member Spotlight – Sarah Layton Jewellers

The finest independent jewellers don’t just build beautiful collections - they build meaningful connections, strong reputations and businesses with a clear sense of identity.

Sarah Layton Jewellers is a wonderful example of the entrepreneurial spirit and excellence that sits at the heart of the Houlden community.

As a Houlden member, Sarah Layton benefits from the strength, scale and expertise of our network - from our exceptional Supplier Partners to the shared knowledge and experience of fellow forward-thinking jewellers.

But membership is a two-way relationship. Sarah Layton brings its own distinctive perspective, creativity and passion to the network, demonstrating how fresh thinking, agility and a deep understanding of customers can inspire businesses of every size.

That’s the real strength of Houlden: creating an environment where independent businesses can retain what makes them unique while gaining access to the collective expertise, opportunities and support of a powerful network.

Over the past 50 years, it is this spirit of collaboration - sharing ideas, learning from one another and celebrating what makes each member different - that has helped make Houlden such a trusted partner for independent jewellers.

Today, we’re proud to celebrate Sarah Layton Jewellers: a business with a distinctive voice, a passion for excellence and plenty to contribute to the Houlden community.

✨ Leaders in Luxury: Fifty Years Forward

As we count down to a very special Leaders in Luxury 2026, we’re getting ready to celebrate 50 years of Houlden - and the incredible people and partnerships that have helped shape our journey.

For five decades, our Supplier Partners have been an integral part of the Houlden story, bringing creativity, craftsmanship, innovation and expertise to our community.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be introducing some of the featured Suppliers joining us at Leaders in Luxury: Fifty Years Forward, shining a spotlight on the brands, people and collections that continue to inspire our industry.

As we celebrate where we’ve been and look ahead to what comes next, we’re proud to recognise the partnerships that have helped make the last 50 years possible.

This week we focus on…

Alpina Watches
Aminoff London
Burkhardt + Bischoff

Stay tuned as we introduce our featured Suppliers…

✨LETS BEAT HEARTBREAK TOGETHER

The Kiltwalk is calling... and we need your support!

On Sunday 16 August, three of our Houlden team – Denise, Linzi and Louise – will take on the 20-mile Dundee Kiltwalk in support of our 2026 charity partner, the British Heart Foundation.

After smashing our May Step Challenge, they're lacing up once again to help fund life-saving research into heart and circulatory diseases.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference. If you're able to support them, we'd be incredibly grateful.

✨Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/houldengroup

Thank you for helping us make a difference.

✨ 50 Years: Member Spotlight – Michael Jones Jeweller

Success in independent retail isn’t just about what happens in-store - it’s also about the strength of the connections behind the scenes.

For Michael Jones Jeweller, Houlden has been a valued source of support, bringing together trusted supplier relationships with a network of like-minded independent jewellers who share knowledge, ideas and inspiration.

With a unique employee-owned structure that reflects its collaborative culture, Michael Jones Jeweller has continued to embrace new opportunities, exchange valuable insights and evolve in an ever-changing industry - all while staying true to its own identity and values.

That combination of independence, collaboration and shared expertise is what makes Houlden unique.

As we celebrate 50 years of Houlden, we’re delighted to recognise Michael Jones Jeweller and the important role they play within our community.

✨A Shared Success

Every chapter of Houlden’s 50-year history has been shaped by our Members.

Their ambition. Their resilience. Their expertise. Their willingness to support one another.

As we continue celebrating this milestone year, we recognise the businesses and people who have helped shape the Houlden network into what it is today.

A community built through shared values and collective strength. A network shaped by our Members.

✨ 50 Years: Member Spotlight – Jamieson & Carry

Heritage is only the beginning - it’s the willingness to evolve that defines lasting success.

For generations, Jamieson & Carry has combined exceptional craftsmanship with a commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience. While proudly independent, the business continues to embrace new opportunities through the strength of the Houlden network.

Being part of Houlden means more than access to leading Supplier Partners. It means joining a community where experience is shared freely, ideas spark innovation, and Members work together to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities.

That collective knowledge has helped businesses like Jamieson & Carry continue to refine their offering, strengthen trusted partnerships and remain at the forefront of luxury retail.

As Houlden celebrates 50 years, we’re proud to recognise Members like Jamieson & Carry - businesses that honour their heritage while helping shape the future of the independent jewellery industry.