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…
In the Jewellery Quarter, we do a lot of things right. We’re home to some of the best restaurants, bars and cafés in the city (if we do say so ourselves). Alongside the most wonderful independent florists, beauticians and wedding dress shops to match. But, there’s just one thing that no one can come to…
From mysterious movements at night to unexplained disturbances in the day, there aren’t many callouts that shock the team at 3000 Security. Having been called to investigate plenty of unusual going’s on over the years, it takes something very ‘out of the ordinary’ to really shock them. But, a recent disturbance on a building site…
The year’s 1903. The Jewellery Quarter unveils a beautiful, statuesque clock in its centre. The ‘Chamberlain Clock’ stands proud on the roundabout junction of Warstone Lane and Vyse Street. It was designed as a memorial for former Mayor of Birmingham and local politician, Joseph Chamberlain. Fast forward 117 years. The clock no longer tells the…
While we’re all concerned for each other’s wellbeing, as well as a little bewildered by the peculiar state of affairs, we face an unprecedented challenge for our national economy;, particularly for small businesses. Nevertheless, despite the loss of many businesses nationwide, and many of us unable to work, there are many traders, pubs, restaurants and…
The festival boasts a weekend of great food and even better beer on March 27-28 in the Jewellery Quarter. The acclaimed craft beer festival TAPS will return to Birmingham this March, taking place in its new home at 60 Hampton Street in the historic Jewellery Quarter, owned by acclaimed street food purveyors Digbeth Dining Club.…
Looking for things to do with your favourite man this Father’s Day? Well, you are in luck! The 16th of June is just around the corner and, let’s be honest, dads can be harder to please than mums are! Here are a few ideas for you and your dad to enjoy this Father’s day.
‘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…