• Kenyon Street Units Forge Ahead

    Kenyon Street Units Forge Ahead

    A newly completed mixed use development on Kenyon Street finished in the latter part of last year has sparked a lot of interest in the already sparkling Jewellery Quarter say the agents Maguire Jackson. The Kenyon Forge development which includes twenty five commercial units was kick-started with the first tenant to open being hair dresser [...]

  • Weston Beamor supports ‘Cornerstone’ launch at The Jewellery Show

    Weston Beamor supports ‘Cornerstone’ launch at The Jewellery Show

    Weston Beamor, the Birmingham casting house bespoke CAD service, will play host to an unusual visitor at this year’s Jewellery Show. The Soweto born, Nqobile Nkosi, will be using the company’s stand (Hall 17 P44 Q45) as his base at the show and this is where he and his British partner, the UK designer Paul [...]

  • Rofin Showcase the Latest in Laser Technology at Spring Fair 2012

    Rofin Showcase the Latest in Laser Technology at Spring Fair 2012

    Spring Fair International is seen as the perfect venue for many companies to launch new products or highlight the latest trends within their industries. The use of Lasers for Jewellery manufacture and repair continues to be an area of significant growth due to the precision, performance, quality and finish which can be achieved from the [...]

  • Domino Increases its Online Offer for Jewellery Show 2012

    Domino Increases its Online Offer for Jewellery Show 2012

    The Jewellery Show Birmingham will see the launch of an online version of Domino’s iconic ‘Handbook’. The launch means that a collection of over 5,500 different jewellery components spanning everything from ring shanks to earring findings – will now available to customers 24/7 on the Domino website www.dominojewellery.com “Each item in The Handbook is available [...]

  • Gemvision at Spring Fair International

    Gemvision at Spring Fair International

    5-9 February 2012 Hall 18 Stand 18N59 “Jewellers must adapt to new generation of tech savvy customers”, says Gemvision. Gemvision Europe will be demonstrating how the future lies in technology based jewellery retailing at this year’s Spring Fair International’s Jewellery Show. Highlights on Stand 18N59 will include live demonstrations of Gemvision’s newest version CounterSketch Studio [...]

  • The Boy from Hockley! – Ron (Smudge) Smith

    The Boy from Hockley! – Ron (Smudge) Smith

    by Marie Haddleton Whilst trying to make contact with ‘Smudge’ recently I was very sad to learn that he had passed away. Ron was a very ‘special’ character – an out-and-out Brummie and a very clever and original artist, historian and author. It only seems a short while ago when Ron, Kathleen Dayus and myself [...]

  • Planning for the Future

    Planning for the Future

    by Marie Haddleton Many visitors to York House ask: “Despite Planning restrictions on ‘new housing’ and ‘Change of use’ in the area, how did some of the totally out-of-character ‘housing only’ developments get built?” I will try to explain: There have been many ‘Regeneration’ Schemes in the Quarter over the years but the most damaging [...]

  • Rofin’s Performance Laser is the Experts Choice

    Rofin’s Performance Laser is the Experts Choice

    Satow Goldsmiths, based in Henderson Nevada USA, combines traditional hand craftsmanship with the latest technological advancements. This business, operate by Master Jeweller Steve Satow, uses laser extensively for the creation of new and unique pieces of jewellery, re-designing an item of jewellery and repair work. With well over 10 years of laser welding experience, as [...]

  • News

  • New Heritage Magazine

    A couple of snippets for the new magazine which came in over Christmas (from Colin of The Pen Room) and are typical of the items which will be included (in full) in the new magazine: (a) An advertisement dated 1866

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  • Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2012

    The global jewellery industry is in the final stages of preparation for a major trade event, HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2012. Meeting the high expectations of the industry for 29 years now, the fair’s 2012 edition is significant

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  • Birmingham is Leading the Way in the UK

    Birmingham is leading the way in – Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the UK, with three newcomers joining the ranks. A BID is where businesses, within a defined area, vote in a secret ballot to invest collectively in additional projects

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  • Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office Celebrates 5 Years in Hatton Garden

    Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office Celebrates 5 Years in Hatton Garden

    On Wednesday 14 December the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Greville Street Sub-Office in the heart of Hatton Garden. To celebrate, Andy Waker, Manager of the Sub-Office, crossed to the public side of the counter

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  • All Woman Short-list for Weston Beamor’s Annual Student Award

    Three female students Hannah Kimber, Sophie Newman and Sophie Symes have been short-listed to win the prestigious design competition staged annually by the Birmingham casting house, Weston Beamor in conjunction with the School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University (BCU). The

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  • Samosas Sale for Charity

    Sunita Raindi, Postmistress at the Warstone Lane Post Office would like to thank all their customers who donated so generously to the Children in Need Appeal by purchasing Samosas. A total of £450.10 was raised which was a fantastic result.

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  • Other Recent Articles

  • Birmingham City Centre Enterprise Zones (EZ) Explained

    Q: What is an EZ? A: In their March 2011 Budget the Government announced the Enterprise Zone (EZ) initiative. Enterprise Zones will offer a range of incentives to stimulate development, creating new jobs and boosting local and regional economies. The EZ would be the responsibility of the Local Enterprise Partnership who, working with local authorities [...]

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  • MMN Live USA 2012 – Free MEMS Conference Session

    MMN Live USA 2012 – Free MEMS Conference Session

    Rapid News Communications Group (RNCG) is delighted to announce that they will be working in conjunction with Roger Grace Associates to present a session entitled MEMS Commercialization: From Lab to Fab to the Market on Thursday 8th March at MM/MEMS/NANO Live USA. Roger Grace, President of Roger Grace Associates, the leading firm specializing in MEMS [...]

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  • First Assay Office in World Certified by RJC

    After supporting the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) throughout its infancy, The Birmingham Assay Office is very proud to announce it has become the first Assay Office in the World to be certified as meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards established by the RJC’s Member Certification System. The Responsible Jewellery Council is an [...]

    Jan 23, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Everyone had a ‘Ball’!

    Everyone had a ‘Ball’!

    The British Jewellery & Giftware Benevolent Society Ball was attended by over 300 guests at its new venue the Clarendon Suites on Thursday 1st December. This fabulous Black Tie night out which has been growing steadily in popularity over the last few years was a perfect occasion for the Trade to party the night away! [...]

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  • Growth at Inhorgenta Munich 2012 10 Feb/13 Feb 2012.

    Inhorgenta Munich, Trade Show for Jewellery and Watches, is experiencing strong demand for exhibition space in 2012 – in particular from exhibitors from outside Germany. Already, around two months before the show opens, this expansion is over 800 square metres more than last year. In the Lifestyle and Watches area in particular, there are a [...]

    Dec 29, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • The Bitters ‘n Twisted Cocktail Trail – Shake off the January Blues

    The Bitters ‘n Twisted Cocktail Trail – Shake off the January Blues

    The five Birmingham venues that make up the Bitters ‘n Twisted family are offering a special treasure hunt during January. The Bitters ’n Twisted Cocktail Trail offers thirsty drinkers the chance to collect four stamps in each of the city centre venues: Bodega, The Jekyll & Hyde, Island Bar, The Victoria or The Rose Villa [...]

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  • Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair

    The third edition of the Antwerp Diamond Fair opens its doors on January 29, 2012, some 200 buyers have already secured their slots for the exclusive by-invitation-only diamond trade fair. The event will again be held in the trading halls of Antwerp’s two oldest bourses, the Antwerp Diamond Bourse and the Diamond Club of Antwerp. [...]

    Dec 27, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

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