Byzantium Collection

Byzantium Collection: affordable jewellery from a family business established in 1991

Byzantium Collection is a small, family-run jewellery retailer founded in 1991 by Paula and Ahmet, a married couple who have run the business ever since. The company sells earrings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches aimed at women, positioning its range as good-quality pieces at low prices rather than fine or high-end jewellery.

The catalogue is broad: the site describes thousands of pieces, and individual collection pages list 504 stud earrings, 326 drop earrings, 210 paua shell necklaces, 116 crystal necklaces, 80 paua shell earrings, 43 designer pieces, 26 brooches and 11 paua shell bracelets. Shipping within the UK is offered free of charge, and orders can include a gift box.

Paua shell, the signature material

A large part of the offer revolves around paua shell, described as a natural product derived from abalone and sustainably sourced from the seas of New Zealand. The retailer states that these pieces are handcrafted from genuine abalone, also called wild pearle, and that the shell shows vibrant natural hues. The paua shell lines are rhodium-plated and presented as nickel-free and hypoallergenic, a point the company links to sensitive skin.

Within this family the site lists drop earrings in shapes such as raindrop, Celtic heart, classic and lacrima with crystal, plus heart studs and cat-design earrings, generally around 10 to 30 mm in size and priced at £11.99 in the catalogue at the time of writing. Several designs are cross-referenced with matching necklaces. Each item is described as delivered in a soft grey velveteen pouch.

Crystal, pearl and designer ranges

Beyond paua shell, the store groups its stock into several collections. The crystal necklaces are described as chunky, sparkly and multi-faceted Austrian crystal pieces in multiple colours, alongside pave-set designs with small crystals; a separate Cutie Crystals line covers smaller Austrian crystal necklaces with drops of mainly 10 to 12 mm. There are also pearl necklaces and pearl earrings, multi-coloured enamel necklaces, hoop earrings, charm bracelets and a designer collection of larger, chunkier rhodium-plated statement necklaces, earrings, bracelets and brooches.

Drop earrings are offered across the ranges, including pearls, paua shell, crystal and real flowers set in resin. The brooch selection covers nature-inspired designs such as dragonflies, butterflies and owls as well as original Byzantium designs. The site also lists suncatchers and a Clover Collection, presented as new for 2026 and as this year's most searched-for style, with designer quality at an affordable price.

Copper magnetic bracelets

The catalogue includes a distinct line of copper magnetic bracelets sold at £21.99, offered in smooth, gothic-imprint, floral-imprint, parallel-lined and modern floral versions. They are adjustable bangles with eight magnets each, delivered in a grey velveteen pouch. The company states that magnetic therapy bracelets have been said to ease pain and arthritis and that the wristbands can combat joint pain and improve circulation; these are claims attributed to the seller rather than established medical facts.

Gifting and price positioning

Byzantium Collection frames much of its stock as gifts for women, citing Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries and weddings as occasions. A dedicated section gathers items under £10, and the site promotes a first-order discount code. The overall proposition is inexpensive, gift-ready jewellery in a wide choice of designs rather than a narrow luxury assortment.

Reputation and service notes

The homepage displays a 4.9 rating attributed to TrustPilot, and individual paua shell products carry small numbers of customer reviews, ranging from two to six in the listings reviewed. The site publishes policies covering shipping, refunds, privacy and cookies, and offers account registration and wish lists for shoppers.