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 Birmingham’s 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 city’s continuing influence on the UK jewellery sector.
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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 Birmingham’s 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 £100,000 refurbishment to create a sophisticated, modern space. Astella’s 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. By becoming B Corp certified, Lylie is reinforcing its ongoing commitment to environmental and social actions, transparency and accountability. 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 £6,000 is to be sold next month. This includes a 3.78 carat single stone diamond ring, now estimated at £4,000 to £6,000, and a 1.46ct diamond solitaire, estimated at £2,000 to £3,000. 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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Jul- 2024 -3 JulyProduct Launches
Instappraise launches in the UK
Instappraise has announced its official launch in the UK market by sponsoring National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) Summit. The company enables jewellers and appraisers to create comprehensive and professional watch and jewellery valuations in minutes. The technology aims to help appraisers create, manage, and maintain their appraisal reports. As part…
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May- 2024 -21 MayTrade Organisations
BAJ launches pearl threading and hanging course
The British Association of Jewellers (BAJ) has announced that it is launching a new pearl threading and hanging short course this June. During this one-day course, students will learn about the theory of pearls, gaining insight into the various types, their characteristics, and how to select the perfect pearls for…
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Apr- 2024 -12 AprilTrade Organisations
UK hallmarking falls 7.7% in March
The number of pieces hallmarked in the UK fell 7.7% in March compared with the same period last year, according to data from the Birmingham Assay Office. The total number of pieces hallmarked was 546,530, down from 591,874 last year and comes after hallmarking fell 4.1% in February. The total…
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9 AprilManufacturers
De Beers presents AUEA with Leopard jewel-tool boxes to help young talent
Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) has been presented with the first set of Leopard jewel-tool boxes, sponsored by De Beers, to encourage young talent into the jewellery industry. The Leopards initiative was founded in 2016 to preserve the skills and craftsmanship of the British jewellery industry and mentor young people…
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3 AprilManufacturers
UK hallmarking falls 4.1% in February
The number of pieces hallmarked in the UK fell 4.1% in February compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Birmingham Assay Office. The total number of pieces hallmarked was 549,539, down from 572,890 last year and comes after hallmarking was flat in January. The total…
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Feb- 2024 -29 FebruaryDesigners
Ti Sento unveils new SS24 collection
Ti Sento has unveiled its latest collection for spring/summer 2024 celebrating all kinds of women. The SS24 collection includes colours of turquoise and blue, redefining pearls in “modern but classic styles”. The range includes cushion cut pendants, rings and earrings, coin-inspired necklaces and rings and a whole new festival of…
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