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- 2012 -11 OctoberTrade Organisations
Plans submitted for new Birmingham Assay Office project
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced it has submitted a planning application to create a new bespoke building in the city’s Jewellery Quarter.
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10 OctoberTrade Organisations
CMJ conference generosity benefits children’s cancer charity
Stratford-upon-Avon-based charity ‘Cyclists Fighting Cancer’ was the beneficiary of an overwhelming display of generosity at the Company of Master Jewellers’ (CMJ) recent UK Jewellery Conference.
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Sep- 2012 -28 SeptemberTrade Organisations
CEO of Birmingham Assay Office completes 50 mile charity bike ride
Assay master Michael Allchin recently raised more than £4,000 for charity, undertaking a 50-mile sportive.
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Aug- 2012 -1 AugustRetailers
Birmingham jewellers celebrates 125 years
Alabaster & Wilson Ltd, founded in the same year that Queen Victoria celebrated her Golden Jubilee, is celebrating its 125th year in business.
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Jul- 2012 -23 JulyTrade Organisations
Folli Follie Group joins CMJ
The Folli Follie Group, which includes Links of London, has become an approved supplier to the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ).
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2 JulyEvents
Birmingham wins Touchstone Award
Birmingham City Council has become the winner of the Touchstone Award presented by the British Hallmarking Council.
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2 JulyDesigners
Becky Dockree scoops ‘Emerge’ Award at Treasure
Jewellery designer Becky Dockree has won the Weston Beamor 'Emerge' Award at this year's Treasure show. The competition was open to all exhibitors from the Emerge Gallery – aimed at companies that have been in business for three years or less.
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Jun- 2012 -26 JuneEvents
Success for Birmingham Assay Office at Made Me Awards
The Birmingham Assay Office has achieved the accolade of being placed ‘runner up’ in the first Best Midlands Brands Awards.
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12 JuneEvents
Cutting edge designers at the Jewellery Show London
One of the most eagerly anticipated launch events of the season takes place today and tomorrow. The Jewellery Show London – an exclusivetwo-day, trade-only event – will be held at the historic Somerset House on the Strand bringing cutting-edge jewellery brands and designers to London.
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May- 2012 -28 MayEconomy
Successful BID for Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter's business community approved proposals for its own Business Improvement District (BID) on Friday 25 May, after a large number of people voted in favour of the initiative.
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