Birmingham
Birmingham has a rich heritage as a centre for jewellery manufacturing and trade, with its historic Jewellery Quarter still home to hundreds of workshops and businesses. For UK jewellers, wholesalers, and suppliers, the city remains a vital hub for production, design, and distribution. Jewellery Focus covers Birminghamโs role in the industry, from updates on local businesses and manufacturing trends to insights into policy developments and events shaping the trade. Our reporting helps professionals understand the cityโs continuing influence on the UK jewellery sector.
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Nov- 2025 -7 NovemberRetailers
T H Baker opens new store at Merry Hill
Jewellery and watch retailer T H Baker has opened a new store at Merry Hill Shopping Centre, relocating to a larger unit on the Upper Mall opposite Eat Central. The store was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff and guests to mark the official opening. The new site…
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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberManufacturers
Merrell Casting adds Single Mine Origin gold to ethical range
Merrell Casting has introduced Single Mine Origin (SMO) gold to its range of ethically sourced metals, expanding its offering for the jewellery sector. The Birmingham-based casting specialist, a sister company of Hockley Mint, said the addition supports its commitment to traceable and responsibly sourced materials. Its existing range includes Fairtrade…
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16 OctoberRetailers
Cooksongold to recruit new Birmingham store manager
Cooksongold has launched a search for a new store manager to head its Birmingham branch in the cityโs Jewellery Quarter. The full-time role will oversee day-to-day operations, team management and store performance, with responsibility for sales targets, promotions and customer experience. The company said it is seeking an experienced retail…
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8 OctoberManufacturers
Council criticised over Birmingham Jewellery Quarter workshops sale
Birmingham City Council is facing criticism after placing a row of historic workshops on Vyse Street in the Jewellery Quarter up for sale without prior consultation with tenants, local businesses, or trade groups. The move comes less than two weeks after the Quarter was awarded World Craft City status, the…
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3 OctoberManufacturers
The Betts Group appoints new head of bridal business development
The Betts Group has appointed David Fletcher as head of business development for its bridal division. Fletcher has more than 30 yearsโ experience in the jewellery trade and has previously held senior roles at the Royal Mint, Cooksongold and Engelhard.ย In his new role, Fletcher will focus on expanding the…
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1 OctoberManufacturers
Betts Group expands recycled silver range from X-rays
Precious metals specialist Betts Group has expanded its range of recycled silver bullion products made from redundant medical X-rays. The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter firm said the move responds to growing demand for traceable and sustainable sources of silver. Its Again Silver, first launched in 2022, was previously available only as…
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Sep- 2025 -17 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Goldsmithsโ Centre director Peter Taylor to retire in 2026
Peter Taylor, director of the Goldsmithsโ Centre in London, is to retire in February 2026 after a 37-year career in the jewellery and silversmithing trade. Taylor has held senior roles with both the Goldsmithsโ Company and the Goldsmithsโ Centre for the past 24 years. He was appointed the companyโs first…
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4 SeptemberEvents
Goldsmithsโ Landmark Programme reaches more than 1,600 people in first year
The Goldsmithsโ Foundation has marked the first anniversary of its Landmark Programme with the publication of its inaugural Impact Report, showing the initiative has reached 1,601 people across prisons, schools and communities in its first year. Launched in November 2023, the programme awarded four multi-year grants of ยฃ500,000 each to…
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Aug- 2025 -14 AugustRetailers
Claireโs appoints Interpath as administrators
Fashion jewellery and accessories brand Claireโs has appointed Will Wright and Chris Pole from Interpath as joint administrators to its UK, European services and European distribution businesses, effective 13 August 2025. With UK headquarters in Birmingham, the company operates 306 stores across the UK and Ireland, employing more than 2,150…
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Jul- 2025 -31 JulyRetailers
Rudell The Jewellers launches new website
Rudell the Jewellers has launched an enhanced website to coincide with the recent opening of its Birmingham showroom on New Street. The jeweller, which also operates showrooms in Wolverhampton and Harborne, said the revamped website is designed to match the in-store experience with a focus on service, product detail and…
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