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- 2023 -14 MarchDesigners
River Mounts launches St Patrickโs Day collection
Birmingham based designer River Mounts has announced the launch of its new collection in celebration of St Patrickโs Day. The collection includes a number of earrings, necklaces and bracelets in the shape of a four leaf clover. The four leaf clover being the symbol of good luck and often being…
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2 MarchRetailers
Bradleyโs Jewellers receives first King Charles hallmark
Independent retailer Bradleyโs Jewellers York has become one of the first people to have a piece of jewellery with the new hallmark of King Charles II. Owner Kay Bradley was able to get a Fabergรฉ Yorkshire Rose Egg Surprise Locket in 18k white gold stamped with the hallmark at the…
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Feb- 2023 -28 FebruaryDesigners
Fei Liu launches new Lilia collection
Birmingham-based eponymous brand Fei Liu Fine Jewellery has launched its newest collection, Lilia, which is inspired by the beauty and symbolism of the lotus flower. The collection is a tribute to the resilience, growth, and purity that the flower represents. The new line of jewellery includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets and…
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13 FebruaryRetailers
Andre Michael launches collection featuring Greenland Ruby gemsย ย
Fine jewellery supplier Andre Michael has launched a new collection of diamond jewellery featuring responsibly sourced, cabochon-shaped rubies and pink sapphires mined by Greenland Ruby. The pieces are now available for retailers in the UK and Ireland. Andre Michael will present the collection to retailers at the Company of Master…
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10 FebruaryManufacturers
Goldsmiths Company Charity pledges ยฃ200k to help jewellers
The Goldsmiths Company Charity has awarded ยฃ197,380 in donations and grants to support jewellers and those working in the allied trades during the cost of living crisis. The charity has issued multiple cost-of-living grants to charities and apprentices within the trade to support them using the remainder of the funds…
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9 FebruaryRetailers
Tag Heuer to open first dedicated boutique in Birmingham
Tag Heuer has announced it has signed with Hammerson to open its first dedicated boutique in Birmingham and first store to feature a new design concept at Bullring and Grand Central. Located on the Bullringโs upper level opposite Sky and Breitling, the 1,400 sq ft standalone boutique aims to โfurther…
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Jan- 2023 -5 JanuaryEvents
NAJ Summit names new dates and venue for 2023
The National Association of Jewellers has announced the dates and new venue for the 2023 NAJ Summit, which will take place in The Park Regis, Birmingham from 24 to 26 of June. The weekend will feature the Valuers Conference hosted by the Institute of Registered Valuers, a revised supplier showcase,…
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Dec- 2022 -8 DecemberDesigners
Fei Liuโs brooch sells for five-figures at auction
Birmingham jeweller Fei Liu has sold a one of a kind brooch for a five-figure sum at auction. The brooch is entitled โPoppies in loveโ and โreimaginesโ the poppy flower in an abstract wearable form. The two poppy heads are each encrusted with 13.2ct rubies, 12.62ct moonstone, and a bejewelled…
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Nov- 2022 -29 NovemberNews
Birmingham Assay Office teams up with Aston University for KTP
Aston University has teamed up with hallmarking specialists Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) through a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) aimed at developing a sophisticated intelligent business system. The system will aim to improve operational efficiency and increase BAOโs competitiveness, leading to significant improvements in customer experience. A KTP is a three-way…
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Oct- 2022 -12 OctoberDesigners
NAJ announces 2022 Chairโs Award
The 2022 NAJ Chairโs Award, sponsored by Presman Mastermelt, will be presented at the Benevolent Society Christmas Ball, held at the Grand Hotel Birmingham on Thursday, 8 December. The inaugural Chair Award was shared between the three trade charities of the Goldsmithsโ Company Charity, The Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity and…
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