Jewellery, Precious Metals & Timepieces

Jewellery, Precious Metals & Timepieces

Trademark Class 14 under the NICE Classification covers jewellery, precious metals, gemstones, watches, clocks, and all related accessories.

If your business manufactures or sells gold jewellery, silver ornaments, diamond jewellery, artificial jewellery made with precious metals, watches, clocks, or luxury timepieces, your trademark must be registered under Class 14.

This class is essential for jewellery brands, watch manufacturers, goldsmiths, fashion accessory companies, gem traders, and premium lifestyle brands.


#đź§ľ Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 14

#A. Jewellery & Ornaments

  • Gold, silver, platinum jewellery

  • Diamond, gemstone jewellery

  • Necklaces, earrings, rings, pendants

  • Chains, bangles, anklets, bracelets

  • Nose pins, toe rings, mangalsutras

  • Jewellery boxes and cases


#B. Precious Metals & Bullion

  • Gold and silver bars

  • Precious metal ingots

  • Coins made of precious metals

  • Semi-precious stones and alloys


#C. Watches & Timepieces

  • Wristwatches, smart watches (non-electronic)

  • Luxury watches, designer watches

  • Wall clocks, table clocks

  • Stopwatches, pocket watches

  • Watch movements and parts


#D. Jewellery Components & Accessories

  • Clasps, threads, hooks

  • Jewellery settings

  • Watch bands, straps, dials

  • Watch cases and chains


#E. Religious & Cultural Articles (Precious Metal)

  • Religious idols/statues made of precious metals

  • Kalash, pooja articles (precious metal)

  • Decorative items made of gold/silver


#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 14

❌ Item

âś… Goes To

Fashion jewellery (non-precious metal)

Class 26 or 35

Smartwatches with full electronics

Class 9

Jewellery retail, showrooms

Class 35

Gold refining services

Class 40

Precious stone mining

Class 37 / 40

Leather watch straps

Class 18

Imitation/artificial jewellery (plastic/metal mix)

Class 26


#đź’ˇ Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#âś… Clearly mention product type:

  • “Precious metal jewellery,”

  • “Diamond and gemstone jewellery,”

  • “Watches and timepieces,”

  • “Gold and silver bullion,”

  • “Jewellery accessories.”

“Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery; precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

  • Selling jewellery or watches through a store → Add Class 35

  • Custom jewellery design or repair → Add Class 37

  • Gold and silver processing → Add Class 40

  • Electronic or smart wearable devices → Add Class 9


#đź§  Summary

Trademark Class 14 covers jewellery, precious metals, gemstones, watches, clocks, and their related parts and accessories.
If your business deals in ornaments or timepieces, Class 14 is mandatory for brand protection.


#âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is gold and diamond jewellery included in Class 14?
âś… Yes, all precious metal and gemstone jewellery fall under Class 14.

Q2. Are watches included?
âś… Yes, all analog, mechanical, and luxury watches are included.

Q3. Are smartwatches included?
❌ Only non-electronic watch components fall here. Fully electronic smartwatches fall under Class 9.

Q4. Are jewellery boxes included?
âś… Yes, jewellery boxes made of precious metals are included.

Q5. Are imitation jewellery items included?
❌ No, artificial jewellery mostly goes to Class 26.

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