At Lister Horsfall, jewellery has always been about people - how they choose it, wear it, and make it their own. From our showrooms in Halifax and Ilkley, we’ve spent over 120 years helping clients find pieces that feel personal, not just beautiful.
The return of yellow gold hasn’t been sudden. It’s something we’ve seen build gradually.
A few years ago, most clients were naturally drawn to cooler tones- white gold, platinum, very clean and minimal styles. But then small changes started to happen. Clients began asking to try yellow gold again, often alongside what they were already wearing.
At first, it was subtle. A single piece. A chain layered with something they already owned. But over time, that interest grew. Now, it’s one of the most common things we see across both of our showrooms.
What’s interesting is that it doesn’t feel like a “trend” to our clients. It feels more instinctive than that.
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The biggest change isn’t just the return of yellow gold - it’s how people are choosing to wear it.
In the past, jewellery was often chosen as a single, finished piece. Now, it’s much more about building a look over time.
We regularly see clients start with something simple - a fine gold chain, for example. Something easy, something they know they’ll wear every day. Then, on their next visit, they’ll add another. Maybe a slightly different length, or a different style. Gradually, it becomes a layered look without ever feeling overdone.
The same goes for bracelets and rings. Pieces are added slowly, rather than all at once. It feels more natural, more personal.
There’s also been a noticeable shift towards slightly bolder styles—but still in a very wearable way.
Gold hoops are something we’re constantly reaching for in the showroom. They’re familiar, but the styles have evolved - slightly chunkier, a bit more sculptural, but still easy to wear every day.
Link chains and bracelets are another key piece. Clients are drawn to them because they feel simple but still have presence. They work just as well with something casual as they do with something more dressed up.
What we often hear is that people want jewellery they don’t have to overthink—pieces that fit naturally into their lives.
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From what we see day to day, the return of yellow gold isn’t just about how it looks - it’s about how it feels.
There’s a warmth to it that people seem to be drawn to again. It feels softer, more relaxed, and easier to wear than expected, especially when styled in a modern way.
But there’s also a bigger shift happening.
Clients are becoming more considered. They’re choosing pieces they know they’ll wear long-term, rather than something that feels temporary. Jewellery is becoming less about occasions, and more about everyday life.
Yellow gold naturally fits into that. It’s something you can build with, something that evolves rather than dates.
If there’s one thing that stands out in both our Halifax and Ilkley showrooms, it’s this idea of jewellery evolving over time.
Clients aren’t looking for one perfect piece anymore- they’re creating collections. They come back to add to what they already have, to layer differently, to find something that works with what they wear every day.
There’s also less focus on matching. Mixing styles, textures, even different tons of gold, is something we’re seeing more and more. It feels relaxed, personal, and reflective of individual style.
At Lister Horsfall, that’s always been what matters most.
Because the pieces people truly love aren’t the ones they buy once and put away - they’re the ones they wear every day, without even thinking about it.
