Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, the Jewellery Quarter is a vibrant and historic neighbourhood known for its rich cultural heritage and thriving business scene. When visiting Birmingham, exploring the dazzling array of jewellery shops, art galleries, and eateries is a must and planning how to get there is easy with the huge amount of…
Slow Food Birmingham has submitted a proposal to Birmingham City Council to build an urban farm on the Vyse Street car park in the Jewellery Quarter. The proposal includes glass houses, a community space, a garden, an educational hub, and a café, with the aim of promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing carbon emissions. If approved,…
As the nights draw in, and lockdown continues to put our autumnal plans on hold, it’s time to make the most of the unique attractions that are right here on our doorstep in the Jewellery Quarter. And one of the top activities that we think is perfect for getting the family up and about during…
The 1980s were all about big hair, bright colours and statement accessories. And the arrival of the decade also brought the start of something special to the jewellery sector – Premier Diamonds. The family-run business, based in the heart of Birmingham’s historical Jewellery Quarter, is now celebrating 40 years of specialising in the design and…
Independent businesses need support and we should do something about it. Individuals or businesses in the Jewellery Quarter are all part of the same local community. Fighting coronavirus has been our collective priority but now we all face a new challenge: recover our economy and hopefully “build back better”. Parity and JQ Card offer complementary…
‘There is so much emotion attached to Jewellery’ says Joanne with a knowing smile on her face as she almost caresses the beautiful diamond rings in between us. We pause for a second and quietly remember the pieces of jewellery that represent people, milestones and emotions in our lives. That moment really summarised my meeting…
Ahhh Mother’s Day! The day we celebrate the most important woman in our life… If you are looking for a gift, there are so many fantastic options, from the Chocolate Quarter’s delicious… well… chocolates to Lily Jones’s beautiful flower arrangements and Premier Diamonds’ classic jewellery. But Mother’s Day is more than just gifts and beautiful…
Einstein once said, “Life without playing music is inconceivable to me. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music… I get most joy in life out of music.” Music is an important instrument of integration, it helps people push themselves outside their comfort zones and experience things they could…
2019 is a new opportunity, another chance, a new beginning, that’s why you want to sign up to the gym! If you are a bit unsure about how to start and how to work on your goals don’t worry, SMR has the perfect solutions for you that will help you make the most out of…
“I will always love you” is on the radio, jewellery, sweets, gifts and flowers are being bought all around us and many are thinking about their special Valentine. Valentine’s day is coming up and we don’t want you to get in trouble!