The JQBID will be attending the brand new international show Makers Central in May together with four local Jewellery Quarter makers; B18 Leather, Glenn Campbell Jewellery, Michele White Jewellery and Tina Francis Tapestry.  Leading up to the event, we will shed a spotlight on all of these creative businesses. You’ll learn more about the makers, from what inspires them to what they love … Read More

The JQBID will be attending the brand new international show Makers Central in May together with four local Jewellery Quarter makers; B18 Leather, Glenn Campbell Jewellery, Michele White Jewellery and Tina Francis Tapestry.  Leading up to the event, we will shed a spotlight on all of these creative businesses. You’ll learn more about the makers, from what inspires them to what they love … Read More

Located within the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) area, the Pen Museum is based in the 1863 Renaissance-styled factory of W.E. Wiley. One of the pioneers of volume-produced pens, the factory supplied a remarkable 75% of the world’s nibs through the 1800s. The pens that were manufactured in the Jewellery Quarter contributed enormously to global literacy levels, helping people … Read More

This guest blog is written by Chris Thomas, Managing Director at APEX Ecommerce. Based in the Jewellery Quarter, the company is a specialist E-commerce Consultancy, helping businesses of all sizes navigate the rapidly changing e-commerce landscape. Having an online presence is becoming increasingly important in today’s retail environment and in this blog Chris Thomas outlines how smaller businesses are better … Read More

The JQBID will be attending the brand new international show Makers Central in May together with four local Jewellery Quarter makers; B18 Leather, Glenn Campbell Jewellery, Michele White Jewellery and Tina Francis Tapestry.  Leading up to the event, we will shed a spotlight on all of these creative businesses. Every Thursday (starting from today), you’ll learn more about the makers, from what inspires them … Read More

    Our latest guest blog is written by Raven, a Year 10 pupil from Jewellery Quarter Academy. In March, Raven completed a work experience placement with the JQBID. She shadowed all the teams including spending the day with the Clean Team and the Ambassadors as well as undertaking office-based tasks such as research and drafting content for social media. This blog was … Read More

The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is looking for an organised and hardworking office administrator to join the team. The JQBID is a defined area within which the local business community works together to deliver projects and services that improve the business environment and the experiences of visitors and service users. The candidate will act as a key support … Read More

An awards ceremony that recognises and celebrates achievements within the UK jewellery industry has announced its nominations. The UK Jewellery Awards 2018 shortlist includes several Jewellery Quarter based businesses. WB The Creative Jewellery Group  has been nominated in the Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year Category after successfully winning the award last year. The category requires nominees to explain the strategies they have … Read More

The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is inviting tenders for the publication of Quarter Life magazine, the official magazine for the Jewellery Quarter. The JQBID funds and oversees the production of the magazine. Quarter Life is part of the JQBID’s commitment to raising the profile of the Jewellery Quarter, marketing it as the place to live, learn, work, and … Read More

The Emma Press is celebrating the launch of their 50th book and 5 year anniversary with a free celebration extravaganza at 1000 Trades on Saturday 17th March! The business has grown exponentially from their humble origins in 2012 when Emma Wright quit her job with a large publisher in London and moved to Birmingham to set-up her own business. Today … Read More

  In honour of International Women’s Day, this month’s guest blog post is written by Dennis Cluley, a member of the JQBID Clean Team. It focuses on the author Kathleen Dayus, a  prominent female figure from the Jewellery Quarter. The sketch of Kathleen Dayus was kindly created by Sue Benwell.     KATHLEEN DAYUS Kathleen Dayus was born in one of the back … Read More

Need some last minute ideas for Mother’s Day? Take a look at our recommendations for things to do, see and eat in the Jewellery Quarter. Book on The Quarterworkshop’s Bangle & Charms Class to create a fine silver bangle and charms for your mother. You can even take the class together and spend the day tinkering away. Get 10% off when … Read More

International Women’s Day takes place on Thursday 8th March and this year the Jewellery Quarter will be buzzing with activity! Breaking The Silence is hosting its “Jewels Of The Quarter” event at The Jam House. A free evening of performance, fundraising and networking for local businesses in the Jewellery Quarter to celebrate the women who have overcome domestic violence. Breaking The … Read More

A local Jewellery Quarter firm, PMP Consultants, has recently been appointed as quantity surveyors for Symphony Hall’s proposed £12-million foyer redevelopment. Symphony Hall boasts world-class concert facilities and the new entrance will allow the venue to engage more directly with its visitors and develop its relationship to the newly regenerated Centenary Square. PMP Consultants will join a team of professionals … Read More

Birmingham City Council hereby gives Notice that on the 11th February 2018, for a period of one day, no person shall proceed along Lionel Street between its junctions with Newhall Street and Fleet Street. There will also be a suspension of the ‘One Way’ traffic along Lionel Street between Newhall Street to Summer Row and Summer Row between Fleet Street … Read More

For the first time in over 25 years, authentic Balti bowls are being manufactured again in Birmingham. The Birmingham Balti Bowl Company has been set up to produce bowls in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, in partnership with AE Harris, one of the Jewellery Quarter’s longest established manufacturers. The bowls are made to a high quality specification using pressed steel, … Read More

Valentine is just around the corner and now is the time to plan the perfect day out! With a variety of daytime and evening activities, as well as independent and bespoke shopping, the Jewellery Quarter has something for everyone. Use our handy guide below to choose the right combination of activities for you.   Enjoy a quirky day-time date by … Read More

The Christmas Lights in the Jewellery Quarter BID area remain on the lamp columns due to Birmingham City Council’s contractor Carillion collapsing into liquidation. The council is working with the relevant bodies and organisations to ensure that the lights can be taken off as soon as possible. For any further information, please contact info@jqdt.org Update 19/02 – The Christmas Lights … Read More

The Jewellery Quarter is a very special and unique area with a great community spirit. I think it stands apart from other areas in Birmingham, because you can wander and browse it’s many interesting streets and shops whilst taking in its rich history. All this makes it the perfect location for either planning or celebrating Valentine’s Day. My recommendations for … Read More

After last year’s overwhelming success where 21 women broke their chains of abuse and got their life back, a Jewellery Quarter-based charity is once again opening its doors to women across the UK by offering its free 6-month programme to the most vulnerable. Breaking The Silence’s Building From Broken Pieces Programme (BFBP) is a real-time recovery course that gives women the … Read More

Paradise Birmingham which borders the Jewellery Quarter area is to be transformed into a vibrant mixed use development of commercial, civic, retail, leisure and hotel space, providing major improvements to pedestrian access and greatly enhanced public realm befitting this exemplary historic setting. Paradise will be one of the biggest development schemes Birmingham has seen for a generation and will dramatically … Read More

Blackswan Developments is hosting 3 public open days to give an opportunity for people to view and comment on its proposals for a new residential, retail, office and workshop development on the Mr Tyre site. The proposals include a new entrance into the Jewellery Quarter railway station, a new public area as well as the opportunity to deliver an increase … Read More

If you are looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the JQ this year you are truly spoilt for choice! See our quick pick of parties and festive menus below or browse the full list on our What’s On Page. A very Happy New Year to all our businesses, residents and visitors from the JQBID team! The Rose Villa Tavern For … Read More

The JQBID office will be closed after 22 December 2017 and reopens on 2 January 2018. If you have an urgent enquiry during this time, please email info@jqdt.org. If you are visiting the Jewellery Quarter over the holiday period, please confirm the opening times before heading out. We have listed a few key opening hours below but for a more comprehensive list please … Read More

A vintage Rolex in the November Watch Sale at Fellows Auctioneers sold for £110,000 (plus Buyers Premium), setting a new house record for a price achieved by a watch at auction. This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss dates from 1958 and was given an estimate of £40,000 – £60,000 ahead of Tuesday’s auction. This watch had been in single ownership since … Read More

A Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Ring headlines the Fellows Antique & Modern Jewellery Sale on December 7th 2017. The 43.59 carat Fancy Intense Yellow radiant-cut VS2 diamond is set between two white tapered diamond shoulders at 1.62 carats in total. This significant yellow diamond is the centre piece of an exquisite ring created by Graff Diamonds and is … Read More

Lighting up the Quarter exploded in a bright display of fireworks and bespoke jewellery themed Christmas lights Friday 17th November. If you missed our fantastic annual event you can catch up on the sights here, and you can always come back next year to enjoy the spectacle in person. If you would like to come and see the jewellery themed … Read More