If you recall our blog post in the early days of October, you’ll remember that the Metalworks development had launched and caused quite a stir. The project that is taking place on Warstone Lane is in its second phase of its development. Unsurprisingly, the high demand for more residential areas in the Jewellery Quarter has led…
We’re no stranger to redevelopments in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, and just when we thought it was going quiet on that scene, plans are being discussed over the conversion of a St Paul’s Square office building! Plans to convert 63 St Paul’s Square into a restaurant and flats will be adding the nightlife of the Quarter.…
Gold jewellery is insanely popular and has had an extremely high value for centuries. But why is this the case? Read on to find out!
Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter has a rich history behind it – its Jewellery and Heritage. Here are some facts about jewellery that you may not have known: #1 Some cultures believed that swallowing a pearl whole would relieve sickness. #2 The largest pearl record that has been found weighed fourteen pounds. #3 Tiffany & Co. rings had a…
Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is set to be graced with royalty! Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall are set to have two his and hers silver fountain pens presented to them, which have been hand-crafted by Jack Row, a graduate from Birmingham School of Jewellery. The Royals are due in the Quarter today to glimpse…
Jewellery has long been a statement piece in the fashion industry, and the amount of money that may be spent on certain items can be painful… sometimes. Hence the importance of caring for those treasured purchases, and ensuring that they don’t become tarnished before their time. Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, as you know, has a vast…
2015 brings the UK Jewellery Awards back with a better look, a brand new venue with new judges and new categories! The awards, dubbed the jewellery and watch industry Oscars have been open for entries for just under one month, with entries across 16 categories. It award ceremony is set to arrive on the 17th June…
We’ve mentioned on countless occasions that the Jewellery Quarter is home to over 100 jewellers – a majority of those jewellers produce a mass of handmade jewellery.
Development on the Golden Square is continuing, and supposedly nearing its ‘nearly-there’ stages towards completion. In our previous Golden Square blog, we mentioned that the predicted completion for this particular renovation project was set for mid-October, this year. Near enough a month later, and the project is still underway, but waiting a little longer for something so…
Spend your weekend in the Jewellery Quarter with these events happening this weekend! Thursday 13th November The Jam House: Live music from Mood Indigo begins at 22:00, supported by warm up music at 21:30. Mood Indigo will be playing swing classics and kitsch anthems from the 20th century. The Lord Clifden: SpeedQuizzing – bringing quizzes…