Lovisa vs Michael Hill:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lovisa had more branded searches than Michael Hill among jewellery retailers in Australia. Lovisa had about 135,000 branded searches, while Michael Hill had 110,000. Lovisa made up 22% of all jewellery retailer searches we track, and Michael Hill accounted for 18%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about jewellery retailers, Michael Hill appeared in two of the five answers and Lovisa in none.
Who do people search for more?
Lovisa, about 23% more searches than Michael Hill
Who does AI mention more?
Michael Hill, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Lovisa in 0
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Top jewellery retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Michael Hill was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lovisa did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Cullen Jewellery3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Michael Hill2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Larsen Jewellery2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shiels1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Prouds0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Lovisa0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Angus & Coote0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pandora0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Goldmark0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy an engagement ring in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best jewellery stores in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which jewellery store in Australia has the best value on gold and diamonds?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“jewellery stores”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“engagement rings”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Is Lovisa or Michael Hill more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lovisa and Michael Hill by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine jewellery retailers we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Lovisa, Michael Hill. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Prouds | Lovisa | Michael Hill | Angus & Coote | Shiels | Pandora | Cullen Jewellery | Goldmark | Larsen Jewellery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.3% | 25.3% | 20.8% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.68% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.7% | 21% | 21% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 27% | 18% | 18% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 11.2% | 2% | 3.6% | 0.39% |
| Jan 2026 | 28% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.7% | 21% | 21% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.68% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.3% | 23.3% | 19% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 0.76% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.1% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 3% | 0.72% |
| May 2026 | 26.4% | 21.6% | 17.6% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 0.71% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.4% | 23.4% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.76% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.4% | 23.4% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 0.94% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.6% | 21.7% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 8% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 0.71% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.9% | 22% | 18% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 7% | 4.4% | 3% | 0.72% |
How has the Lovisa and Michael Hill comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Lovisa was ahead of Michael Hill in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lovisa’s share of searches among jewellery retailers in Australia moved from 25.3% to 22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Michael Hill’s share of searches among jewellery retailers in Australia moved from 20.8% to 18%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for Australia jewellery retailers in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Michael Hill in Australia fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 110K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lovisa in Australia fell 32.8% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 135K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lovisa’s and Michael Hill’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Lovisa
1 branded search term
- lovisa
Michael Hill
1 branded search term
- michael hill
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