One of the Quarter’s resident designer jewellers, Fei Liu has announced a collaboration with Rio Tint – a leading global mining and metals company. Internationally acclaimed Fei Liu, who studied at the School of Jewellery in Vittoria Street,, has been invited as the leading designer of five, with his work contributing to Rio Tinto’s scheme … Read more
Every day for the next four weeks, the Jewellery Quarter Christmas campaign will be heard by radio listeners across the West Midlands, reaching over 5.7 million people each week. The campaign will be on both Heart and Smooth radio and is funded by the Jewellery Quarter BID with a contribution from the Jewellery Quarter Marketing Initiative (JQMI). The … Read more
This week saw the opening of the annual Centrepiece exhibition in the foyer of Birmingham Symphony Hall. The exhibition, running until December 23rd, sees 30 local jewellery designers showcase their beautiful handmade jewellery and silverware, most of it designed and made here in the Jewellery Quarter. The successful jewellery event – now in its 16th year … Read more
Businesses from the Jewellery Quarter have come together at various points throughout the year to raise money for charity and this Christmas will be no different. The Jewellery Quarter Development Trust is leading the way by launching an appeal that will help families within the Ladywood Ward, one of the poorest in the UK. The … Read more
The Birmingham Assay Office is delighted with the success of its latest app – Help with hallmarks – which has seen hundreds of downloads from all over the world in just a few short weeks since its release. The success of the app shows just how much international interest there is in UK hallmarks and … Read more
Sunita Raindi, sub postmaster at Warstone Lane Post Office, invites Jewellery Quarter businesses to join the team for wine and samosas next week (Thursday 28th November, 6pm) to find out more about changes to opening hours and services. Click here for more details. If you are unable to attend this event, please feel free to pop … Read more
Property consultants GVA is reporting a high level of interest in the current Birmingham Assay Office building, which was put on the market last month (October). Offers are invited for the Victorian building which is on the fringe of the City Centre and the Jewellery Quarter, in the sought after St Paul’s Square area of … Read more
If you were out and about in the Jewellery Quarter yesterday evening, you may have noticed our Christmas lights are now on. As part of the objectives from the Jewellery Quarter BID Prospectus, we aimed to bring more lights to more streets this year. This has been achieved thanks to contributions from the JQ BID … Read more
The Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) is looking for passionate residents and business owners to be part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Jewellery Quarter. The Trust is working to devise a Neighbourhood Plan under the Localism Act, which gives communities more rights and powers to set the rules for planning and … Read more
There are lots of great places to dine at over the Christmas period in the Jewellery Quarter. Whether its Italian, Indian or even Caribbean you’ll be spoilt for choice! Check out the festive menus here: 24 Carat Bistro Anderson’s Christmas Menu Big Nanny’s Caribbean Christmas Menu Cucina Rustica Christmas Menu Fleet Street Kitchen Christmas Menu … Read more