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Kashmir Sapphire Exceeds Expectations to sell for £175,000 at Fellows

A large sapphire ring sold at Fellows Auctioneers on Thursday last week for three times its initial estimate. Entered to auction for £60,000 – 80,000, the ring by Boucheron drew ... Read more
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Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles scoops Athena Swan Bronze

The College of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles at Birmingham City University has become the first jewellery, fashion and textiles department in the UK to be awarded Athena Swan Bronze Award. ... Read more
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Welcoming students to the Jewellery Quarter

During the last month the JQBID team have attended five Freshers Fairs and Welcome events across the Jewellery Quarter, at ACM, UCB, University of Law and the School of Jewellery. ... Read more
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Christmas Menus 2023

There’s a host of wonderful places to eat and drink in the Jewellery Quarter and lots of them are cooking up special festive menus for Christmas this year. Check them ... Read more
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Cooksongold announces new managing director

Paul Cooper joined Cooksongold on 4th September 2023. After an extensive and in-depth recruitment process, Cooksongold is happy to announce the appointment of Paul Cooper as Managing Director. Paul has ... Read more
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Birmingham Assay Office Celebrates 250 years with Heritage Exhibition

As part of their 250th anniversary celebrations, Birmingham Assay Office held an exhibition during Birmingham Heritage Week showcasing the last 250 years of Birmingham and telling the story of the ... Read more
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Global trainers give rise to Jewellery Quarter’s power presenters

A Birmingham-based global training company has given local businesses a taste of what it takes to be a world-class presenter. OTD, which is based on Ludgate Hill, put aspiring presenters ... Read more
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Ceremony for Warrulan

Warrulan was buried in Warstone Lane Cemetery when he died in October 1855. He was a young factory worker, who had been working at Middlemore Saddles, when he caught a ... Read more
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A blessing for PC Snipe

PC George Snipe who was killed in the line of duty on 19th July 1897 is buried in a public grave in Warstone Lane Cemetery. A few years ago, a ... Read more
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Things to do in the Jewellery Quarter this Autumn

Here is a round-up of October events taking place across the Jewellery Quarter. Pumpkin Spectacular Tuesday October 31st/3pm – 7pm Experience the enchanting Catacombs Circle adorned with a mesmerizing pumpkin ... Read more
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Main bar in the Rose Villa Tavern with flag bunting

Watching the Rugby World Cup in the Jewellery Quarter

The Jewellery Quarter is the place to be for Rugby fans this Autumn with loads of great venues screening the matches, from traditional pubs to trendy sports bars, we’ve got ... Read more
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St Paul's Church fundraising aim

Jewellery Quarter landmark could close its doors for good if businesses don’t step in to save it

Businesses are being urged to step in to save one of Birmingham’s most loved historical buildings which is at risk from catastrophic damage caused by flooding. The iconic, Grade I ... Read more
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