Jewellery Quarter News

Following Government guidance that non-essential shops can reopen from 15 June, it has now been announced (23/6/20) that certain licensed and similar premises can reopen from 4th July 2020. We have summarised below a number of pointers for licence holders in anticipation of reopening.

With the experience of shopping for jewellery such an intimate and interactive experience, how can jewellers ensure that customer safety doesn't impact on customer service? We chatted to Sonny's Jewellers to shine a light on how jewellery retailers are navigating the new normal.

Digital studio adaptable is giving a helping hand to small charities across the UK that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic by creating a new donations platform – Givable.

The JQBID organises one-day online event celebrating the Quarter’s independent businesses. On Saturday June 13, viewers can enjoy an exciting day of online, JQ entertainment within the safety of their ... Read more

The Slow Food Birmingham Hub in the Jewellery Quarter is Birmingham’s very own city centre farm shop. It offers people a sustainable way of living through the sourcing of local fresh produce from a variety of farmers and producers across the region.

On Thursday 14 May, Birmingham-based Fellows Auctioneers will list a special item to support blood cancer charity DKMS. A Little Drop of Strength necklace will feature as lot 20 of the Jewellery auction.

Research into the impact of COVID-19 on corporate social responsibility and support for charities seeks to identify immediate challenges and future opportunities for partnerships.

The Pen Museum in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is at risk at facing closure due to COVID-19 unless funds are urgently raised to keep the historic museum’s doors open to the public.

Replacing wedding veils with scrubs, Romantic Dreams – a bridal boutique in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter – has become the local centre for Brum Scrubs with thousands of scrubs being created for local ... Read more

The Jewellery Quarter is renowned for its creativity and independent makers. Whether it’s diamond setters and jewellery designers, or needleworkers and book printers, the Quarter is bursting with talent and ... Read more

Read more articles from issue 8 of our JQ Life Magazine.  The century-old Victorian factory now has a new lease of life as a stylish boutique hotel. Starting life in ... Read more

It saddens us greatly to announce the passing of our former JQBID Chair, Nicola Ridler, after a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer.