These are the 51 most relevant European B2C marketplaces for Jewellery and Watches in 2024
The jewellery and watch industry theoretically requires a distinction between categories such as jewellery and watches and also between “costume jewellery” and “fine jewellery”, “luxury watches” and “fashion watches”. For this quadrant, however, no such distinction was made in order to provide a comprehensive overview of the industry. The quadrant is divided from “everything marketplace” to “specialised marketplace” and additionally from “budget segment” to “luxury/premium segment”.
Most Important Players:
The top three international generalists and fashion marketplaces are:
- Amazon: Known for its extensive range of fashion jewellery
- Zalando: Leading the European fashion marketplace
- ABOUT YOU: A significant player in the European market
Key Premium Retailers Offering Marketplace Services:
Several big premium retailers are noteworthy for their marketplace business:
- Breuninger: From Germany, offering a mix of high-end brands
- Galeries Lafayette: A prominent player in France with a diverse range of products
- Debenhams and Harrods: Major UK retailers known for their luxury offerings
- Manor AG: The leading marketplace in Switzerland for premium goods
- INNO: Serving the Benelux region with a variety of high-quality items
- El Corte Inglés: A key player in Spain and Portugal, known for its comprehensive selection
Interesting Pure Online Players:
Some notable pure online players include:
- Miinto: Focused on the Benelux region, offering a wide range of fashion and accessories
- FARFETCH: A major player in the European market, specializing in luxury fashion
- 24S: From France, serving the European market with a focus on premium brands
Niche Marketplaces:
There are specialized jewellery marketplaces that cater to niche markets:
- MATY Bijoutier: A prominent French jewellery marketplace
- Diemer: A German marketplace recently acquired by GÖDE Gruppe, with an uncertain future in the marketplace business
Hidden Off-Price Champions:
There are also premium off-price marketplaces making a mark:
- BestSecret Group: A German premium off-price marketplace
- YOOX: An Italy-based premium off-price marketplace
New Entrants:
SARENZA.com recently added jewellery to its offerings, though its success in this category remains to be seen.
Local Heroes from “Everything Marketplaces”:
- bol.com: Leading in the Netherlands with a wide range of products
- Allegro: Dominating the Polish market with diverse offerings
- OTTO: A significant player in Germany, known for its broad selection
- CDON: A key marketplace in Sweden, catering to various needs
- Digitec Galaxus AG: The top marketplace in Switzerland, offering a mix of electronics and other goods
Conclusion
The jewellery and watches marketplace landscape in Europe is a blend of international giants and strong local players, each catering to specific market needs and preferences. This diversity ensures a competitive and dynamic market for consumers and sellers alike.