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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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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28 MayEvents
ACJ hosting Diamond Jubilee Exhibition
The Association for Contemporary Jewellery (ACJ) is presenting a touring exhibition of jewellery specially designed and made on the theme of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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18 MayDesigners
Design Space jewellers showcase their ‘Treasure’ at Somerset House
A collective of 23 contemporary jewellers, all in their debut year, are venturing to London to showcase their latest collections at the Treasure craft fair, which runs from 14 to 17 June at Somerset House.
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17 MayTrade Organisations
The Birmingham Assay Office shortlisted for award
IDEA Birmingham – a business-university collaboration promoting design-driven innovation –has included the Birmingham Assay Office among the shortlisted nominations for its inaugural Birmingham Made Me Design Awards.
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