West Midlands
The West Midlands is a dynamic region for the UK jewellery trade, home to a blend of independent jewellers, manufacturing hubs, and suppliers. With strong local craftsmanship traditions and a growing base of retail innovation, it serves as a key commercial and creative centre outside London. Jewellery Focus covers the West Midlands jewellery sceneโincluding store openings, regional trade events, case studies of standout businesses, and market trends unique to the area. Our reporting helps trade professionals understand regional nuances, network opportunities, and how this industrial heartland contributes to the broader UK jewellery economy.
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Mar- 2014 -6 MarchEvents
Birmingham council to sell NEC for ยฃ1bn
The venue for Jewellery & Watch Birmingham, the NEC, has announced that its owners Birmingham City Council are planning to sell the entire complex for around ยฃ1bn. Birmingham’s council has been at the centre of a lengthy dispute over equal pay. ย The legal bill and the money needed to settle…
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Feb- 2014 -14 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter reaches another milestone in quest for ยฃ2m investment
Birminghamโs largest business improvement district (BID) has this week been successful in the first round of seeking a potential award of ยฃ2 million Townscape Heritage Grant, to be invested in the Jewellery Quarter. The grant, which assists communities in the regeneration of conservation areas and isย awarded by the Heritage Lottery…
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Jun- 2013 -24 JuneEvents
Double honours for Birmingham Assay Office wardens
Two of the eight current wardens of the Birmingham Assay Office were recognised in the weekendโs Queenโs Birthday Honours List.
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Mar- 2013 -21 MarchEvents
Artifex launches Young Jewellery Designer Awards 2013
Artifex Gallery in Sutton Coldfield has announced the launch of its first ever Artifex Young Jewellery Designer Awards.
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Feb- 2013 -19 FebruaryEconomy
Britainโs shop vacancy rates reduce in 2012
The shop vacancy rate average in Great Britain reduced during 2012, reports the Local Data Companyโs (LDC).
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Dec- 2012 -21 DecemberTrade Organisations
BJA launches training courses for West Midlands jewellery businesses
The British Jewellersโ Association (BJA) has announced that it is once again holding free business development training courses during January 2013, specifically aimed at West-Midlands-based jewellery companies.
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Oct- 2012 -19 OctoberTrade Organisations
SaferGems ends run of career criminal
A Romanian woman described as a โprofessional criminalโ has been jailed for 12 months following action by SaferGems.
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Mar- 2012 -14 MarchCurrent Affairs
Looters rob pawnbroker after bus crash
Looters have stolen jewellery from a pawnbroker in Coventry after a bus crashed through the shop window.
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