Michael Hill vs Tiffany & Co.:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Michael Hill had more branded searches than Tiffany & Co. among jewellery brands in New Zealand. Michael Hill had about 34,700 branded searches, while Tiffany & Co. had 10,500. Michael Hill made up 40.3% of all jewellery brand searches we track, and Tiffany & Co. accounted for 12.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about jewellery brands, Michael Hill appeared in four of the five answers and Tiffany & Co. in none.
Who do people search for more?
Michael Hill, about 3 searches for every 1 for Tiffany & Co.
Who does AI mention more?
Michael Hill, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Tiffany & Co. in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Michael Hill, the only one of the two named
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Top jewellery brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Michael Hill was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Tiffany & Co. 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.
Michael Hill4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zoe & Morgan4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Meadowlark4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Walker & Hall3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Boh Runga3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pandora0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Swarovski0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tiffany & Co.0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mejuri0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Thomas Sabo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about jewellery brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which jewellery brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best jewellery brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best jewellery brand in New Zealand for everyday wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“jewellery brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gold jewellery nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Michael Hill or Tiffany & Co. more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Michael Hill and Tiffany & Co. by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten jewellery brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Michael Hill, Tiffany & Co.. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Michael Hill | Pandora | Swarovski | Tiffany & Co. | Walker & Hall | Zoe & Morgan | Boh Runga | Meadowlark | Mejuri | Thomas Sabo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43% | 15.6% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 10% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.71% | 0.74% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.2% | 15.7% | 15.2% | 8.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.76% | 0.39% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.4% | 20.5% | 16.4% | 9.4% | 7.4% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.77% | 0.52% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.5% | 14.3% | 15% | 12.4% | 8% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.93% | 0.73% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 2% | 0.99% | 0.67% | 0.43% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.2% | 12.6% | 16.7% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.77% | 0.43% |
| May 2026 | 42.4% | 15.7% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.86% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.5% | 16.8% | 14.9% | 12% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.7% | 15.8% | 14.7% | 11.6% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.45% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.4% | 16% | 13.2% | 12.7% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.3% | 16.4% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.67% | 0.47% |
How has the Michael Hill and Tiffany & Co. comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Michael Hill was ahead of Tiffany & Co. in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Michael Hill’s share of searches among jewellery brands in New Zealand moved from 43% to 40.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 42.8K to 34.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tiffany & Co.’s share of searches among jewellery brands in New Zealand moved from 10.7% to 12.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.6K to 10.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand jewellery brands in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Michael Hill lost share of searches among jewellery brands in New Zealand, from 42.4% to 40.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
17 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Michael Hill’s and Tiffany & Co.’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.
Michael Hill
10 branded search terms
- michael hill
- michael hill botany
- michael hill charm
- michael hill lynnmall
- michael hill northlands
- michael hill palms
- michael hill richmond
- michael hill sales
- michaelhill
- sir michael hill
Tiffany & Co.
7 branded search terms
- tiffany and co
- tiffany bracelet
- tiffany charm
- tiffany co
- tiffany jewellery
- tiffany necklace
- tiffany s
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