Birmingham’s iconic Jewellery Quarter holds a captivating heritage of a thriving jewellery trade that is still flourishing today. It’s home to a collection of some of the country’s most reputable jewellers, but there is much more to the famous Jewellery Quarter that you might not know about.
6 Things You Should Know About Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter
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With over 200 listed buildings, half of which are jewellers, Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is filled with important heritage sites.
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Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter made a small debut in the Iconic ‘Titanic’. The whistles used throughout the movie were manufactured there. But it’s not just movie magic Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is known for, there is a royal connection too. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee birthday honours medals in 2012 were also made in the Jewellery Quarter.
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Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is the leading manufacturer for over a quarter of jewellery produced in the UK.
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The Jewellery Quarter is also known for producing some notable sporting trophies. This includes the FIFA World Player of the Year and the Professional Football Association trophies were made in right in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, along with the Lonsdale boxing championship belts.
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Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is home to the School of Jewellery - the largest in Europe.
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The only remaining Georgian square in Birmingham is in the Jewellery Quarter, known as St. Paul’s Square. It is also home to St. Paul’s Gallery, which holds the world’s largest collection of signed album prints.
With many places to explore around Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, why not pay a visit to our independent jewellery store in the heart of Golden Square and browse our vast collection of diamond designs. Our in-house industry experts are always on hand to help you create and procure the perfect piece of diamond jewellery. Book an appointment to visit our showroom today and receive your very own diamond design consultation.