Brighton began in 1991 as a leather belt company and quickly expanded into a full lifestyle brand offering handbags, jewelry, watches, and accessories. While the products are manufactured overseas—mostly in China—the brand is distinctly American in tone, targeting mall shoppers, gift givers, and boutique browsers. Brighton’s style is recognizable: silver-tone metal with etched hearts, rope borders, faux coins, and scrollwork, often paired with textured leather or enamel accents. The jewelry mimics artisan silverwork without the price tag, walking a line between Western revival and romantic femininity. Their watches are especially collectible, blending fashion motifs with functional quartz movements. Although Brighton isn’t considered high-end or fine jewelry, its brand loyalty runs deep. Pieces are often sentimental gifts, retired lines are quietly collected, and their charm bracelets and watches remain steady resale performers. The brand appeals most to shoppers seeking recognizable motifs, traditional styling, and wearable nostalgia from the boutique heyday of the 1990s and early 2000s.