Made in the Jewellery Quarter
The Jewellery Quarter still makes an estimated 40% of all UK jewellery and with over 300 jewellery related businesses in the Quarter it is not surprising that the discerning customer can still easily access authentic Jewellery Quarter made goods. Many of the retailers either have workshops at the back or source local craftsmen to meet the specific needs of the customers. Likewise there are a number of manufacturing firms in the Quarter who still make items ranging from cutlery and tea caddy spoons to business card holders and medals. Famous customers include Cunard, Highgrove and the Football Association.
However whilst Birmingham’s famous Assay mark of an Anchor authenticates the quality of the metal, it does not necessarily follow that the assayed product is always made in the Quarter. Consequently, a ‘Made in the Jewellery Quarter’ mark is being developed but in the meantime, a visit to a retailer to have something special commissioned, purchase of locally made designer maker goods with designer maker jewellery and sourcing corporate gifts through local manufacturers is the best way to support local businesses.
You can now access a specially produced directory which makes it easy to commission gifts and awards from the Quarter’s most significant manufacturers, many of them undertaking commissions for famous people and events ranging from the FA Cup to the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Hard copies of the directory ‘Made in the Jewellery Quarter’ are available by contacting Prim Currie at the Jewellery Quarter Regeneration Partnership, Unit 2, 57 Frederick Street, Birmingham, B1 3HS (telephone 0121 464 1194) or you can view the brochure below.
