When lighting jewellery cabinets, every detail matters. The way gold, diamonds, and gemstones appear under lighting depends entirely on the light source’s colour rendering, brightness stability, and flicker-free consistency. At Hi-Line Lighting, we specialise in professional LED systems designed to enhance the true brilliance of jewellery while ensuring long-term reliability and perfect illumination.


Which LED strip is best for jewellery displays?

The best LED strip for jewellery displays is one with a high CRI (Ra > 90) to ensure true colour rendering of gold and diamonds. Hi-Line Lighting’s COB 528 LED/m strip and SMD 2110 700 LED/m strip both provide bright, even, and flicker-free light suitable for professional jewellery and display applications.


COB LED Strips – Powerful, Seamless, and High CRI

Our 24 V COB LED strip with 528 LEDs per metre in 6000 K is one of the brightest COB strips available worldwide for its wattage range. It delivers a smooth, dot-free line of light that’s perfect for jewellery cabinets, gold showcases, and high-end retail lighting.

Hi-Line Lighting uses unique high-brightness COB chips, designed to deliver superior light output and efficiency. The result is excellent visual performance with high CRI (>90), ensuring that gold, silver, and diamond tones are rendered accurately and naturally.

Product links:
https://www.hiline-lighting.co.uk/gb/single-colour-led-strips/830-cob-led-strip-6000k-cri90-528-leds-5060440715846.html
https://www.hiline-lighting.co.uk/gb/single-colour-led-strips/997-10m-cob-led-strip-6000k-cri90-528-leds-5060440717376.html

Each 5 m roll comes with pre-soldered tails on both ends, allowing installers to power from both sides for consistent brightness and no soldering required on site.


What is the difference between COB and SMD LED strips?

COB LED strips use a continuous phosphor layer to create a smooth, dot-free beam of light, ideal for compact or reflective surfaces. SMD LED strips use individual diodes that provide higher peak brightness and efficiency. Both offer outstanding results, but SMD is preferred where the brightest output is required.


SMD 2110 LED Strips – The Premium Alternative

For projects that demand maximum brightness and precision colour rendering, our 700 LEDs/m SMD 2110 strip is the most advanced strip in our range. Operating at around 24 W/m, it produces a completely continuous light line with unmatched clarity and output.

Product link:
https://www.hiline-lighting.co.uk/gb/single-colour-led-strips/650-high-cri-5k-led-strip-2110-700-ip00-5060440714450.html

Designers often choose 5000 K for gold to achieve a warmer tone, while 6000 K creates a cooler brilliance ideal for diamonds. Both versions feature a very high CRI (Ra), providing precise light balance and authentic colour reproduction.


Power and Wiring Setup

To ensure stable and consistent results, we recommend using one flicker-free driver per cabinet section. This avoids voltage drop and prevents the need for thicker cables, resulting in safer wiring and uniform brightness across all displays.

Recommended driver:
100 W 24 V IP67 Premium Series (flicker-free)
https://www.hiline-lighting.co.uk/gb/non-dimmable/146-led-driver-100w-24v-ip67-premium-series-5060440711459.html

For secure connections, use two IP68 protection boxes per driver – one for the input and one for the output:
https://www.hiline-lighting.co.uk/gb/connectors/1051-3-pin-ip68-connector-protection-box-5-8mm-5060440717727.html

If several drivers share the same MCB, we recommend including a surge current suppressor (LED-S1-SX) to prevent tripping during startup:
https://www.hiline-lighting.co.uk/gb/led-controllers/1164-surge-current-suppressor-led-s1-sx-5060440718670.html


How many LED drivers are needed for jewellery lighting installations?

It’s best to use one driver per cabinet or section to prevent voltage drop and maintain even brightness. This also simplifies wiring and ensures reliable operation. Hi-Line Lighting’s 100 W 24 V IP67 Premium Series driver provides flicker-free power for each 5 m LED run.


Technical Notes

The COB 528 series offers exceptional brightness for its wattage and remains one of the most advanced COB designs on the market. It’s slightly less bright than the 700 LED/m SMD 2110 strip, but for its category, it represents the brightest COB strip available. Hi-Line Lighting’s unique chip selection achieves higher luminous efficiency than typical COB alternatives.


Why choose Hi-Line Lighting for professional jewellery displays?

Hi-Line Lighting products are engineered for professional use, combining high CRI performance, flicker-free operation, and long-term durability. Whether used in jewellery stores, exhibitions, or luxury interiors, our systems ensure precise colour accuracy, superior brightness, and reliability that professionals can trust.


Disclaimer

Our recommendations are provided for general product guidance only. All installations, cabling, and electrical protection must be carried out by a qualified installer in accordance with local regulations and safety standards.

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