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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Mar- 2025 -5 MarchEvents
Gay Penfold wins lifetime achievement award
Gay Penfold has been given a Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA) at the Goldsmithsโ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) 2025 Awards. She is the chair of the British Jewellery and Giftware Benevolent Society and the former manager of the Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre at Birmingham City University. The award is given…
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Feb- 2025 -20 FebruaryNews
Hallmarking falls 18.8% in January
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 18.8% in January. In total 5,02,620 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in January 2025 compared with 6,18,881 in 2024, a decline of 1,16,221. Gold hallmarking increased 1.3% from 2,37,136 pieces hallmarked up to 2,40,110. However, gold 990…
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Jan- 2025 -23 JanuaryRetailers
Zedd unveils new brand website
British fine jewellery brand Zedd has announced the launch of its new website, with a consumer-facing stockist search and trade ordering platform for retail jewellers. The new digital home of Zedd has been developed with its UK and Irish stockists in mind. Visitors interested in the brandโs British-made and UK-hallmarked…
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15 JanuaryNews
UK hallmarking falls 3.3% in 2024
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 3.3% in 2024. In total 7,763,014 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in 2024 compared with 8,031,340 in 2023, a decline of 268,326. Gold hallmarking dropped 1.8% from 3,521,940 pieces hallmarked down to 3,457,909. However, gold 999 saw…
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14 JanuaryManufacturers
HS Walsh and Sons awarded Royal Warrant
HS Walsh and Sons, a supplier of horological tools and equipment, has been awarded a Royal Warrant. The business was first granted a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II in 2016 which was renewed in 2021. With the ascendance of King Charles III the company sought to obtain his appointment…
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3 JanuaryRetailers
V by Laura Vann rebrands as Laura Vann
Birmingham-based jewellery company V by Laura Vann has rebranded to Laura Vann. Over a decade ago, the group launched as V Jewellery. Shortly after, it evolved into V by Laura Vannโa name that combined the heritage of โVโ with a personal touch. Fast forward to today, the company will be…
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Oct- 2024 -22 OctoberRetailers
Astella opens new boutique in Birmingham
Astella has announced the opening of its second boutique store in Birminghamโs renowned Jewellery Quarter. The new site is located in the historic former Barclays Bank building on Frederick Street. This building has been restored following a ยฃ100,000 refurbishment to create a sophisticated, modern space. Astellaโs founder and director, Sunny…
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Sep- 2024 -5 SeptemberRetailers
Lylie achieves B Corp status
British jewellery brand Lylie has achieved B Corp certification following two years of dedicated work towards the accreditation by founder and creative director Eliza Walter.ย By becoming B Corp certified, Lylie is reinforcing its ongoing commitment to environmental and social actions, transparency and accountability.ย Lylie has achieved a B Impact…
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Aug- 2024 -15 AugustAuctions
Certified natural diamond single stone rings up for auction
Richard Winterton Auctioneers has revealed jewellery including two natural diamond rings expected to exceed ยฃ6,000 is to be sold next month. This includes a 3.78 carat single stone diamond ring, now estimated at ยฃ4,000 to ยฃ6,000, and a 1.46ct diamond solitaire, estimated at ยฃ2,000 to ยฃ3,000. The larger stone is…
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13 AugustDesigners
Zedd to launch new additions to Zedd Diamond collection
Zedd has announced the launch of new pieces to its Zedd Diamond collection. The new additions combine textured black zirconium with 18ct rose gold, platinum and both black and colourless diamonds in a range of stylish geometric finishes. At The Jewellery Show from September 1-2, the company will offer a…
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