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Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter The Essential Guide

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Finding your way to the Jewellery Quarter

Chiltern Railways network stretches from the historic London Marylebone, through the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, to the world of Shakespeare Country and finally, the heart of the Midlands. With two trains an hour to Birmingham Moor Street, it’s even easier to treat yourself to a trip to the Jewellery Quarter. There are some great value for money fares when you travel with friends and family such as the GroupSave deal that allows 3 or 4 people to travel for the price of 2. Pick up the Jewellery Quarter leaflet from any of our staffed stations for details on how to reach the Jewellery Quarter from Birmingham Moor Street station by rail or foot. Pick up the London Midland train connecting from Birmingham Moor Street and Snow Hill direct to the Jewellery Quarter station.

For further information or for more great ideas for days out visit www.chilternrailways.co.uk or call 08456 005 165

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By Bus. From Colmore Row in the City Centre take the number 101 into the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.

Alternative bus routes include the No. 16 (from Corporation St) No. 74 and 79 from Upper Bull Street and the Inner Circle No. 8a and 8c. We recommend that you check bus times before travel. www.traveline.org.uk Traveline 0871 200 22 33

By Car. From the M6 at junction 6, taking the A38(M), take the second slip road signed A4540. Follow the brown and white signs for the Jewellery Quarter on the A4540 ring road and take either Junction 8 (Warstone Lane) or junction 7 (Spring Hill). The Jewellery Quarter is also signed from the City Centre Queensway Junctions at St Chads and Paradise Circus.

Car parking. Car parking in the Jewellery Quarter is considerably cheaper than the City Centre and, apart from on street parking (some of it free), there is a newly refurbished Multi-Storey Car Park in Vyse St.

By Canal. Due to the number of locks the waterbus routes run by canal companies do not extend into the Quarter, but it is possible to take a walk along the canal towpath from Brindleyplace. At the National Indoor Arena turn right onto Birmingham Fazeley Canal passing 8 locks to the Jewellery Quarter access onto Newhall Street.

On Foot. From the City Centre walk from New Street up Bennett’s Hill and down Newhall Street (crossing Great Charles Queensway) and along Graham Street/ Frederick Street. This walk takes no more than 15 minutes. Alternatively walk from St Phillips Churchyard down Church St across the bridge and down into Ludgate Hill/St Paul's area.A pedestrian subway from Snow Hill Station is also in operation exiting into Livery St.

The Quarter dates back over 250 years & is still home to over 400 jewellery businesses. A designated conservation area with over 200 listed buildings, it has been described by English Heritage as a unique historic environment in England which has few, if any, parallels in Europe. Proposals are underway to secure World Heritage Site Status to reflect that uniqueness.

The Quarter also contains Birmingham’s last remaining Georgian Square in the tranquil surroundings of St. Paul’s, with its fine bars and galleries. For visitors, the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, based in an old jewellery factory is worth a visit, as is the Pen Museum (admission free), which reflects the Quarter’s reputation in the 19th century as the world centre for pen production. To complete the historic picture, the area’s public art and building trails are well worth trying, as are its historic cemeteries with their ghostly catacombs.

Whilst in the Quarter, shopping is a must – browse through over 100 specialist retailers for classic pieces and beautiful handcrafted jewellery, or why not commission your own design?

Jewellery, clocks and watches are competitively priced and with individual designer makers, you are sure to find something special (see Guide to Specialist Shops pg 43).

A Warm Welcome

A Warm Welcome to the gem that is Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

Special thanks should go to the Design Centre as the Guide's main sponsors and the front cover contributors Emma Larkin and Toby Brown (Models), Alan Sharman (Model Agency), Graham Oakes (Photography), Harris and Gibbs (Hairdressing), Crystalink (Jewellery) Mia Sposa (Wedding Attire).'

Contents Finding Your Way A Warm Welcome History of the Jewellery Quarter Historic Buildings and Places The Dark Trail/Gateways The Jewellery Quarter Today A Place To Do Business Eating Out Museums Things To Do Itineraries - Making a Day of It Auction Advice Walking The Pavement Trails Festivals and Events Conferences, Functions and Events Contemporary Design Guide To Birthstones and Anniversaries Shopping Tips Clocks and Watches Useful Information Your Shopping Guide to Specialist Shops Jewellery Quarter Map

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History of the Jewellery Quarter 4

17th Century

18th Century

19th Century

Precious metals have been worked in Birmingham since the 14th Century but the industry really prospered from 1660. King Charles II returned from exile in France after the Civil War and brought back a taste for fancy buttons and shoe buckles.

As this fashion spread, metal workers and artisans turned out thousands of pieces in steel and later used silver and burnished gold, inlaid with coloured glass and gem stones.

They also made trinket boxes, called 'Brummagen toys' and jewellery.

Development in the quarter was rapid in the 18th Century. Substantial houses were built for the manufacturers and the artisans lived in more modest terraces. As the expansion of trade continued, workshops sprang up in gardens and work benches were installed in the houses.

Different skills and expertise made people in the area reliant on one another and the Jewellery Quarter was established.

Royal fashions continued to affect the fortunes of the Jewellery Quarter during the 19th Century.

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The famous industrialist Matthew Boulton campaigned energetically for the establishment of Birmingham’s Assay Office in 1773 and now its Assay mark ‘the Anchor’ is a world famous authentication of quality on precious metals.

It also became famous for its pen nibs when Joseph Gillott perfected the technique of machine-manufactured steel nibs. This contributed to the spread of literacy and writing to the working classes.

St Paul's Square...

20th Century In the early 20th Century the jewellery trade employed 30,000 people.

Supporting trades occupied as many again.

Throughout its history, it was quite a closed community with people living and working there.

It wasn't until later in the 20th Century that shops began to open to the general public.

The elegant tree lined area of St. Paul’s is Birmingham’s last remaining Georgian Square, of which the Grade I listed ‘Jewellers’ Church’ of St. Paul’s, built in 1779, is the centrepiece. This beautiful square was even voted as one of the top 20 Urban Picnic Spaces in the UK by the Independent Newspaper.

St. Paul’s Square was developed in the 1770’s and by the 19th Century was one of the most gracious and desirable districts in the Midlands. St. Paul’s was the church of the famous industrialist Matthew Boulton (whose pew was number 23) and James Watt, inventor of the steam engine.

The main feature of the Church is Francis Egington’s painted window showing the Conversion of St. Paul, copied from an original by Benjamin West, a past American President of the Royal Academy. Also a talking point is the Millennium Window, sponsored by the Assay Office designed by Rachael Thomas, which includes a map of the Jewellery Quarter.

The church is known for fine music and the organist, Paul Carr, at the church is a recitalist with a growing national reputation. Ex Cathedra, a choir with an international reputation, performs at St Paul’s at Christmas; whilst there are recitals once a month on the first Thursday at 1.15pm throughout the year. St Paul’s also has its own talented choir which sings at the 6.30pm service each week and bell ringers practice their art before each service. The church is normally open from 10am- 4pm (Tuesday - Saturday) and 10am to 6pm (Wednesdays).It also has a small shop selling hand made items although further details of everything that happens at St Paul’s can be found at www.saintpaulbrum.org

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Historic Buildings and Places

A walking tour around the Quarter reveals many outstanding, historically important buildings of which a selection are listed below. The map on pages 51 & 52 can be used as a reference to help orientate you.

75-79 Vyse Street, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter built as a small jewellery factory from 1909.

69-70 Great Hampton Street two houses of 1830, later typically converted to workshops.

80-82 Great Hampton Street a former button works of 1872 - button-making was an important industry in Birmingham.

44-45 Great Hampton Street, Pelican Works a former electro-plating factory circa 1868 - note the stone Pelican!

Jewellery Business Centre, Spencer Street redeveloped former houses and workshops in 1989 by the Duchy of Cornwall, including the famous contemporary designed 'Prince of Wales' gates.

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Plantagenet Buildings, Spencer Street a development of houses and workshops of about 1871, in Italianate style.

94 Vyse Street house and workshop of about 1860.

120 Vyse Street, The Big Peg a flatted factory opened in 1971, originally open plan to allow interaction of jewellers. However, this never proved popular with the trade and a plan to replicate these factories was never followed through.

Rose Villa Tavern, Vyse Street of 1919-20 and the adjacent Jewellery Quarter Clock Tower, built to mark Joseph Chamberlain's visit to South Africa in 1903.

Aquinas House, 63 Warstone Lane the former jewellery factory of Manton & Mole, built 1882.

27-29 Warstone Lane two ornate small factories built between 1860 and 1875.

rear workshops facing Caroline Street - location of one of Birmingham's oldest business clubs.

7 Warstone Lane workshops dating from between 1855 and 1886, where through the window, a jeweller can often still be seen at work.

St Paul's Church built 1776-79, designed by Robert Eykyn.

Reliance Works of Pickering & Mayell jewellery case makers, 42 Caroline Street, built as two houses with workshops in the late 1820s.

14-16 Regent Parade two small houses and a separate warehouse of the late 1830s.

27-32 Mary Street former house and adjoining workshops, 1818-1827.

35 St Paul's Square a former late 18th Century townhouse with workshops added to the rear, previously a rope and twineworks to service jewellery packaging.

St Paul's Club originally two townhouses of the late 18th Century with

95 Livery Street,Former Vaughton Gothic Works medal and badge making works of 1902. Designed in free Jacobean style, the factory specialised in mayoral chains and civic jewellery. The FA Cup was also made there.

Bismillah Buildings, Constitution Hill a former electro-plating works.

1-7 Constitution Hill a former die-sinking works of 1895-96.

Birmingham Assay Office, Newhall Street Britain's busiest Assay Office.

Victoria Works, Graham Street a former pen-nib making factory of 1839.

Argent Centre the former Albert Works, a pen and pencil-making factory of 1862-63, built in Lombardic Renaissance style.

Gwenda Works, Legge Lane (formerly Union Works) built in 1913 for a silversmith and manufacturer of cutglass. Later used to manufacture enamelled powder compacts and bells for cats' collars!

Alabaster & Wilson, Legge Lane a small jewellery factory dating from 1891.

54-61 Albion Street 1840s houses converted to offices and workshops.

25 Frederick Street a former metal warehouse of 1888.

The School of Jewellery, Vittoria Street this includes a modern extension which won an international design award.

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The Dark Trail / Gateways

The Jewellery Quarter Dark Trail The Quarter contains two historic cemeteries. Key Hill was opened in 1836 as a general cemetery for burial to all creeds and denominations. Part of the site was still used for quarry casting sand, mostly for the jewellery industry up until the 1930s. Containing catacombs, it is a Grade II registered historic garden and influential figures buried range from the Chamberlain family to Alfred Bird, the inventor of eggless custard! The Cemetery is a green haven containing a wide variety of flora and fauna, including nineteen species of bird. For more details on the cemetery visit www.fkwc.org.

Grade II Registered Historic Garden range from John Baskerville, the printer, through to Major Harry Gem, the founder of Lawn Tennis.

TheJewellery Quarter' Information Centre can tell you who was buried and approximately where in both Warstone Lane and Key Hill Cemeteries.However for more detailed information on the actual memorials contact the Friends of Key Hill and Warstone Lane www.fkwc.org.

The final element to the Dark Trail is the Newman Coffin Works in Fleet Street. Currently about to be refurbished to include a museum, Warstone Lane was opened in1848 production stopped in 1998, but as a burial ground for members of Newman’s made some of the world’s finest coffin furniture, the Anglican Church. It was including fittings for the coffins of designed in Gothic style and its Churchill, Chamberlain and Diana, catacombs are well presented.

Famous people buried in this Princess of Wales.

The Jewellery Quarter Gateways & Public Art – ‘Origins of’ relates to the These are situated at ‘Gateway’ entrances into the natural materials used for Quarter and are public art making jewellery sculptures located on lighting • Junction of Newhall Street columns. Designed by and Lionel Street – ‘Made Birmingham artist Anuradha In’ relates to the skills and Patel, these coloured steel structures were made by a tools needed in the local Hockley firm, Form making of jewellery.

Fabrications (B’ham) Ltd. Other public art in the They are located at: Quarter includes the Pavement Trails and the • Junction of Vyse Street and Great Hampton Street Prince of Wales Gates in – ‘With Love From’ relates Spencer Street – these to jewellery used as a gift ornamental gates were for celebration sculpted by Michael Johnson to represent the • Junction of Hall Street and Great Hampton Street contemporary jewellers art.

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Today's Jewellery Quarter is home to over 1500 businesses of which around a quarter are still involved in the jewellery trade. With over 100 specialist retailers and over 50 contemporary designer maker businesses, it is still a major centre for jewellery, making an estimated 40% of jewellery in the UK. Apart from being unique as the largest working Jewellery Quarter in Europe, the Quarter also includes the world's busiest Assay Office, which has been in existence since 1773, and hallmarks around 5,000,000 items per year.

The Jewellery Quarter Today

The Jewellery Quarter today

The internationally famous School of Jewellery, which attracts students from all over the world can also be found in the Quarter. Situated on Vittoria Street the School of Jewellery is an award-winning building that underwent complete renovation and refurbishment in 1994.

This fascinating area is now attracting an increasing number of creative businesses and people keen to set up home in such an exciting and vibrant location. Facilities such as a supermarket, post office, police station and places of worship make the Quarter a fine example of a creative urban village.

Plans for a health centre and new public square are underway and with a wide range of restaurants, bars, galleries and museums, the Quarter is a great place to visit, live or work.

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A place to do business

Working in the Jewellery Quarter Although the Jewellery Quarter is famous for its jewellery trade, with over 400 jewellery businesses in the area, it is becoming increasingly well known as the ideal location for other creative businesses, with its range of affordable workspace often fully serviced and usually on highly flexible terms. It is claimed that around half of all architects registered in Birmingham are now based in the Quarter. It is certainly a fact that the attractions of the area for creative business are its quirky atmosphere, the prestigious and memorable Jewellery Quarter address, its proximity to the City Centre and excellent transport connections without the hefty premium of City Centre overheads.

The ongoing regeneration of the Quarter has also resulted in a number of new commercial developments with Midland Industrial Association’s new Albert Wing providing a typical example of wellserviced and spacious units - designed with the sort of panache, which gives substantial kudos to tenants, particularly when hosting visits from their clients.

Despite their high quality, they are kept at an affordable level with flexible terms and this is a hallmark of Midland Industrial Association, a ‘not for profit’ friendly society, whose portfolio also includes the historically listed Argent Centre.

Further workspace provision can be found at Branston Court (Urban Workspace) which have fully serviced units which include a reception and dedicated carpark.

Located conveniently near the Tram and Rail Station,it is home to many creative businesses.

Also conveniently located by the Jewellery Quarter Clock, is the Big Peg (sister of the famous Custard Factory in Digbeth). The building has recently undergone a comprehensive internal refurbishment and it will soon benefit from fronting onto a proposed iconic public square.

Jewellers are not neglected with a range of low cost units across the Quarter and to encourage new jewellery businesses,the City Council operate an incubation scheme 'Design Space' for young designermakers starting out in business. Additionally Midland Heart have launched a 'live work' scheme (the Spectacle Works in Hylton St) aimed specifically at makers.

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The Jewellery Quarter is now home to around 30 restaurants and bars and has a superb dining offer which ranges from Italian, Indian, Chinese and specialist Steakhouse to just a pint in a Traditional Pub. In addition there are a large number of sandwich bars and cafes where busy workers can snatch a lunchtime baguette or cup of coffee.

In the centre of the Quarter, try Vertu housed in an historic building which used to be a button factory. It serves both light bites and a wider selection of main meals with a great range of beers and wines...a popular place for locals! Further down the road is the Vaults which is set in an atmospheric surroundings of an old workhouse, with its nooks and crannies,providing an intimate atmosphere whilst serving a wide range of classic cuisine.

On the theme of history, the Drop Forge Bar and Restaurant still retains its old drop stamps but it is its mouth watering food that now makes the impression!

Itihaas in Newhall St. whose accolades include 'Top UK Indian Restaurant'.

Of course, the Quarter is also home to Lasan,recent winner of Gordon Ramsay's much prized 'Best Local Restaurant' award. Lasan is highly regarded for its Indian fusion food served up with a modern twist.

Lovers of Chinese food are well catered for with Henry Wong's, in St Paul's Square, one of Birmingham's oldest established Chinese

Eating Out

A Culinary Gem

restaurants. Just up the road, in Fleet St, Wong's also has an enviable reputation, located in unusual surroundings next to the historic Newman Coffin Works.

Other restaurants in the beautiful surroundings of St Pauls include the Jam House which has an eclectic menu whilst regularly hosting a variety of live music acts and Anderson's which is a

The Quarter also has a wide choice of high class Asian restaurants from the long established Rajdoot in George St. to the sumptious

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'rarity'...an independant steakhouse soursing the best British produce and serving up a range of steaks fit for a king.

The Square also has a high reputation for Mediterranean food with Pasta Di Piazza and Cucina Rustica offering Italian cooking at its best whilst Locante Piccalilli specialises in Mediterranean grilled food and pasta dishes to be enjoyed in historic surroundings. The Quarter's eating experience really is a culinary trip around the world and if you are a fan of Caribbean food, try Krystal in Frederick St. or slightly further afield, in Great Hampton St, is the Ethiopian restaurant 'Blue Nile'. Other

modern bars and restaurants worth a visit include Stirlings in Ludgate Hill, the Ropewalk and Rectory Bars in St Paul's Square and Summerow home to the popular Apres, Mechu and the nearby Bluu Bar. Almost adjacent is University College Birmingham renowned for training the chefs of the future and their restaurant which is very popular yet is a reasonably priced 'haute cuisine' experience. As one would expect from an area with so much history, the presence of the traditional pub is still important and these include the listed Rose Villa Tavern by the Jewellery Quarter Clock, the Jewellers Arms in Spencer St. ,the

Queens Arms in Newhall St., the Red Lion in Warstone Lane and the Lord Clifden, a 'hidden' gem in Great Hampton St. The latter two watering holes are run under the banner of the Urban Art Bar and pride themselves on their range of guest ales which includes their own micro brewery, great bar food, and, of course, some very interesting art on the walls! However if you just need a cappuchino and a muffin, there are a growing number of refreshingly franchise free coffee shops.

Try the Urban Coffee Bar, Warstone Lane, Fredericks in Frederick St., Vee's by the Museum in Vyse St or alternatively Saints in St Paul's Square.

25 Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Telephone: 0121 236 4653 Vertu Bar is situated in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter just a very short walk from the famous clock. This unique bar offers a wide menu that suits all tastes. With beautiful interior decor that has been cleverly designed in keeping with the Jewellery Quarter itself. It’s the perfect place for lunch, dinner or just that after work drink with friends.

Choose from Vertu’s varied menu which includes: • a wide selection of sandwiches and paninis • lite bites, starters, many seasonal dishes and specials Vertu bar is a place not to be walked past, with its fantastic atmosphere, customised music, including live music events and function hire. Professional and welcoming staff and of course great food and drink.

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Family business with a passion for creating quality handmade clocks See our unique workshop

94 – 108 Northwood Street Off St Pauls Square Birmingham B3 1TH O121 236 5800 www.stpaulsgallery.com

41 Northampton Street, Jewellery Quarter, B18 6DU Tel: 0121 212 9804 www.britclock.com

Visit the RBSA Gallery - admission is free!

Who are we?

Exhibitions

The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists is an artist-led charity that supports artists and promotes engagement with the visual arts. Visit the RBSA Gallery and enjoy exhibitions of contemporary art and our varied programme of art activities.

Explore three floors of gallery space. View and buy original artworks, from paintings, prints and sculptures to

designer-maker jewellery, studio ceramics and more.

Family Friendly events

Workshops & Learning

Discover our Family Friendly art programme, each session led by a professional artist.

School visits are also welcome.

Meet practising artists at our open events, such as free demonstrations, or join a workshop to develop your own skills.

You can even enter your work to selected exhibitions.

Gallery open Monday - Friday 10.30am-5.30pm Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm Sunday 1.00pm-5.00pm Closed Bank Holidays Admission free

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Patron Penelope, Viscountess Cobham

Founder Patrons Samuel Bath & Associates, The Grimmitt Trust, Welconstruct Community Fund

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Things to Do - Museums

The Quarter is home to a variety of heritage attractions including the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, the Pen Museum, Acme Whistles and the JW Evans Silver Factory. Add to this, the tours that can be arranged with the Assay Office and the proposed Newman Coffin Works Heritage project and it is perhaps not surprising that the Quarter is being put forward as a candidate for the World Heritage Site shortlist.

Acme Whistles Tel; 0121 554 2124 (contact Debbie) ACME Whistles are makers of the famous ACME Thunderer referee's whistle, the Metropolitan police whistles and the whistles for the Titanic. On the edge of the Quarter, this famous company has a fascinating private museum.

Location; 244 Barr St, Hockley, B19, 3AH. Opening Times; Prebooked groups only (up to 20).

Admission; Rates negotiable.

Assay Office Tel; 0871 877 620 quoting 'Silver Visits' Birmingham's Assay Office is reckoned to be the busiest in the World, with its famous anchor mark which authenticates the quality of precious metals. Additionally the building houses an historic silver collection dating back to the time of Matthew Boulton.

Location/Contact; Newhall St. Opening Times; Prebooked Tours can be arranged for large or small groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Allow at least two hours Admission; £10 a head JW Evans Silver Factory www.english-heritage.org.uk Tel: 0870 331 1181 JW Evans is one of the most complete surviving historic factories in the Jewellery Quarter. The workshops retain their original drop stamps and presses and are packed with thousands of dies, stock and unique records of this family business established in 1881. Acquired by English Heritage, the building has been extensively renovated whilst preserving its historic fabric and contents.

Location; 54-57 Albion St, Birmingham B1 3EA. (50 metres down Frederick St from the JQ Clock) Opening Times; Prebooked Tours only for both individuals and Groups Admission; Small charge will apply.

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter www.bmag.org.uk Tel: 0121-554-3598 Enjoy a guided tour around a real jewellery factory little changed since the early part of the last century, including an insight into jewellery making techniques at a jeweller's bench. Other attractions include an interactive gallery exploring the history of the Jewellery Quarter and the Earth's Riches gallery showing jewellery made from natural materials from whalestooth to coral. Winners of the 'Enjoy England' Small Visitor Attraction (Gold Award), the Museum also has a shop selling souvenirs and locally made jewellery with a tearoom and courtyard to enjoy a break.

Location; 75-80 Vyse St, Hockley B18 6HA. (just 75 metres from the JQ Clock) Opening Times; Tuesday to Saturday (plus Bank Holiday Mondays) 10.30am to 4.00pm.

Groups should be booked in advance and allow one hour for the guided tour.

Admission; £3.50p Newman Coffin Furniture Works http://birminghamconservationtrust.org/ Refurbishment is still ongoing at the premises in Fleet St and no opening date has therefore been fixed.

The Pen Museum www.penroom.co.uk Tel: 0121-236-9834 Owned by a charitable trust, this Museum celebrates Birmingham's(and more particularly the Quarter's) pre-eminent position as the centre of the world's pentrade for over a century. Visitors can just browse around the eyecatching displays or take advantage of classes in calligraphy run by the Birmingham Pen Trade Heritage Association. Described by Lord Hattersley as “Wonderful!!”...definitely something to write home about!

Location; Unit 3, The Argent Centre, 60 Frederick St, Hockley, Bham B1, 3HS. Opening Times; Monday to Saturday 11.00am to 4.00pm. Sunday 1.00pm to 4.00pm.

Admission; Free

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With a rich heritage and a wealth of attractions,the Jewellery Quarter is a place where there's always something new to discover.

Whilst a visit to the Museums is a 'must', Birmingham's last remaining Georgian Square of St Paul's,with its 'Jewellers' Church, is also well worth a visit - a tranquil oasis amongst teeming City life. For those interested in the darker side, the historic Cemeteries are worth exploring whilst a walk

around the area's Pavement and Historic Buildings Trails will help unlock some of the secrets of this unique area.

are proposing to open a Factory Shop and offer visitors tours of their fascinating business.

Shopping in the Quarter is a pre requisite of any visit with over one hundred specialist retailers (see the special Shopping Supplement, pages 44 to 50). Why not commission a design as a treat for yourself or as a gift for a friend? Incidentally Toye, Kenning and Spencer,who are the oldest manufacturer in the Quarter

For those who enjoy their art, the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (the second oldest gallery with Royal status outside London) is well worth a visit.

Just around the corner in Northwood St., St Paul's Gallery has the world's largest collection of signed rock album prints! Both are free admission.

Things to Do

Things to Do

J W Evans Silver Factory Following two years of intensive building works the JW Evans site will be open to the public for the first time from June through a programme of guided tours. To preserve the extraordinary atmosphere of J W Evans, the contents have been retained untouched in situ during the repair works, including the complete re-roofing of all four grade II* buildings.

JW Evans is one of the most complete surviving historic factories in the Jewellery Quarter. Behind the terraced house frontage, the workshops retain their original drop stamps and fly presses, and are packed with thousands of dies for the manufacture of silverware as well as the whole of the working equipment, stock and records of the business.

Established in 1881 by Jenkin Evans, the JW Evans business was based initially in No 54 as a die-sinker, designing and cutting patterns from steel blocks for the manufacture of jewellery and silverware. A talented artist, Jenkin also proved to be a highly successful businessman, later buying out his original partners and purchasing the whole of Nos. 54-57.

The business passed through three generations, with the grandson, Tony Evans starting work at the family firm in 1955 and retiring in 2008. In its heyday, the firm employed up to 60 people, but the market for silverware declined in the late 20th century, and in 2008 English Heritage acquired the property and contents to prevent dispersal of this incredibly important site.

Opening times: For further details visit the English Heritage website at www.english-heritage.org.uk or phone 0870 331 1181.

54-57 Albion St, Birmingham B1 3EA

Itineraries - Making a Day of It

Making a Day of It With so much to see and do, planning your visit in advance will help you get the most out of the area. Generally it is preferable to visit the Quarter between Tuesday and Saturday inclusive - the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, the Jewellery Quarter Information Centre and many of the shops are closed on Sundays, with the Museum and the Information Centre also closed on Mondays (Bank

Holidays excepted). To help you plan, set out below is a list of attractions with a suggested 'dwell' time. Those marked with 'PB' have to be prebooked and are normally only suitable for groups. Those marked with 'F' are more suitable for the family and those marked with 'S' can be enjoyed on Sundays but you should check the opening times.

Apart from Acme Whistles which is a bit further away,

F Suitable for families PB Must be pre booked S Open on Sunday Acme Whistles

PB, F contact Debbie on 0121-554-2124 Map Grid Ref A1 (allow one hour for visit).

Assay Office Silver Tour

PB contact 0871-877620 quoting 'Silver Visits' Map Grid Ref N4 (allow two hours for visit).

Historic Cemeteries

F, S contact brian.southwell@yahoo.co.uk Map Ref E4,H5 (allow one and a half hours for both Cemeteries).

Guided Tours on 2nd Sunday of each month (small charge) NB A special Children's Colouring Book is available from the Pen Museum.

Historic Buildings and Pavement Trails F, S see pages 6,7,22,23 and 24 of this Guide (allow two hours).

Jewellery Making Courses

PB these span from one day to a few days; for more details contact 0121-248-4584 Map Ref J5

JW Evans Silver Factory

PB contact 0870-331-1181 Map Grid Ref J6 (allow one and a half hours).

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allow about ten minutes to walk between actual venues. A Limited Stay Coach Bay is available by the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter in Branston St. or for a longer stay there is a Coach park in Brewery St. just outside the Quarter. For parking and public transport , see page 2 'Getting There'. For the services of a Blue badge Guide contact 0121 427 2555 or 02476 691212.

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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

F contact 0121-554-3598 Map Grid Ref F2 (allow one hour, booking in advance is advised to prevent a waiting time).

Pen Museum

F, S contact 0121-236-9834 Map Ref K6 (allow one hour).

Royal Bham Society of Artists

F, S

contact 0121-236-9834 Map Ref K6 (allow one hour).

Shopping

F (allow at least two hours).

St Paul's Square and Church

S contact 0121-236-7858 Map Ref M3 (allow 30 minutes,unless attending a service or a concert).

St Paul's Gallery contact 0121-236-5800 Map Ref L4 (allow 30 minutes for a visit).

Toye, Kenning and Spencer

PB for tours contact Christine Cushing on 0121 262 2950 Map Ref H6 H6 Showroom and factory tours can be arranged for groups through advanced booking.

(Advice provided by Fellows, one of the UK's leading auction houses) To bid in the auction room, you must bring in a form of photo ID and you will then be given a paddle number. Once the auction has started, the auctioneer will announce bids. If you wish to bid on an item, raise your paddle clearly so that your bid is not missed. Don't worry about scratching your nose or touching your face as it will not mean that you have just bid! It is, however, useful to hold eye contact with the auctioneer if you are bidding for an item.

If there is no one else bidding against you,the auctioneer will then bring down the gavel. You will then need to raise your paddle to show the auctioneer your paddle number.

You can also bid by telephone.You will normally be contacted approximately ten lots before the lot you will be bidding on. The operator will relay the auctioneer's bids in the room and when no-one else is bidding in the room, the operator will ask if you wish to bid and will keep you informed if the bid is with or against you.

To do this you will need to call the auction house the day before the auction.

You can also bid from the comfort of your own home. For example, Fellows offer a live audio and video feed which allows you to be part of the action without being there. If you would like to bid live, you will need to register on www.the-saleroom.com/fellows

Auction Advice

Auction Advice For Beginners

Walking the Pavement Trails Many of the secrets of the Quarter can be unlocked by walking the area’s famous pavement trails in Newhall Hill and Frederick Street (The Charm Bracelet Trail) and Newhall Street and Graham Street (the Findings Trail).

The Charm Bracelet Trail is the work of well known award winning public artists Mick Thacker and Mark Renn whose artwork can also be seen at Warwickshire County Cricket Ground, Centro Information Points and many other sites. At the start of the trail, there is a padlock which, of course, forms an integral part of any charm bracelet.

1 THE KEY The start of the trail.

2 SILENT BOOTS In the 1890s plain clothes officers in the Jewellery Quarter were issued with "silent boots" to apprehend thieves.

3 RIP VAN WINKLE Washington Irving's classic tale was written during his stay in the

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Jewellery Quarter, on the corner of Legge Lane and Frederick Street, in 1818.

4 1832: 200,000 CHARTISTS met here - one of the largest public gatherings in 1832 to campaign for parliamentary reform.

5 THE FA CUP Designed and made in the Jewellery Quarter.

6 WHISTLES FOR THE TITANIC Made by a Jewellery Quarter firm J Hudson Limited (Acme Whistles).

They still manufacture these whistles on the original equipment today along with football's famous Acme Thunderer.

7 MATTHEW BOULTON Commemorates Birmingham's famous industrialist.

8 TURKISH BATHS Outside the Argent Centre once the home of pen manufacturer W E Wiley who used recycled steam to operate a health club and Turkish baths.

9 ANCHOR Commemorates Birmingham's famous Assay Office established since 1773 with their famous anchor symbol.

10 HIS NIBS Adjacent to the pen factory which went on to produce 75% of the world's steel pen nibs.

11 THE HOCKLEY FLYER The Quarter's famous trade magazine still distributed by the magazine's editor and local historian Marie Haddleton.

12 SHRAPNEL One of the Jewellery Quarter's most famous badge making firms which was targeted by the Germans in World War II. 13 BITS FOR SPITFIRES Spitfire machine parts as well as commemorative medals for the war effort were made in the Jewellery Quarter.

14 SCHOOL OF JEWELLERY Commemorates Birmingham's internationally famous School of Jewellery opened in 1890.

15 PEAS LIKE EMERALDS Frederick Street was once the location for the Vittoria Restaurant which was a

culinary landmark in the Jewellery Quarter for many years. The inaugural menu included 'small chickens properly cut and mounted and small new peas like emeralds!'

16 THE CHAMBERLAIN CLOCK The Jewellery Quarter's famous landmark clock erected in 1903 to commemorate Joseph Chamberlain's services abroad.

The Findings Trail was designed by Laura Potter who graduated from the School of Jewellery.

HEART The start which leads you to the heart of the Quarter.

D CHURCH SYMBOL Turn right into Birmingham's only remaining Georgian square and the famous jeweller's church of St Paul's.

E SLIPPERY ROAD SIGN Once a site of a roller coaster called the "Russian Mountains".

F EMPTY PAINT TUBES Turn right at Brook Street to visit the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) Gallery formed in 1812.

G RUBBER TEATS Down Brook Street to St Paul's Square once a popular promenading spot for Victorian nannies nicknamed "Tittie Bottle Park". h

INKWELL Outside Baker and Finnemore who were one of the firms in the Quarter famous for pen nib making.

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B PRECIOUS METAL SYMBOLS Used in hallmarking.

BORAX Vital to a jeweller, solid cones of borax are ground down to produce a flux base for soldering.

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C BEER BOTTLE TOPS The legend that the anchor symbol used by Birmingham's Assay Office was chosen in a pub called the Crown and Anchor. On the toss of a coin Sheffield chose the Crown and Birmingham the Anchor.

CASTING TREE Used by the jewellery trade for the production of a multiple object.

K BUILDING BRICKS On the corner of Vittoria Street in which is located Birmingham's School of Jewellery over a hundred years old.

A TUNNEL Newhall Street is the centre of Birmingham's telecommunications network with five or six miles of secret tunnels underneath.

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L FLAG Part of Victoria Works, locally known as Flag House which was also once a famous pen nib making factory.

M SIGNATURES The owner of Victoria Works Joseph Gillott who perfected the technique of mass production of steel pen nibs. Visitors to the factory included General Ulysses Grant CROSS The meeting with the other pavement trail.

HEART Start the trail back to the heart of the city.

P FARTHINGS Commemorates the historic Mint in the Quarter.

Q WMT BUSES Once the headquarters for Birmingham's famous cream and navy blue buses the area was once home for wealthy manufacturers looking out to open country.

R CURB CHAIN Chain making was one of the many skills in the Quarter.

N RUNNING MAN A frequent sight in the jewellery trade was couriers running from place to place.

S CHOCOLATE BAR Birmingham is famous for its "solid gold" Cadbury's Chocolate and also its solid gold metal.

O STEEL BANGLE Near to the Sikh Gurdwara Temple, the steel bangle is a religious sign.

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Congregationalists, the Methodists New Connection and the Elim Tabernacle.

TAPS Near to Severn Trent's Jewellery Quarter office.

U BENCH PEG Another tool of the trade which jewellers use to make their jewellery.

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V PLATED SAMPLE Near the old Elkington building where electroplating was invented W FILM PROJECTOR Another invention by the Elkington factory Celluloid - Hollywood owes it to Birmingham.

X HEART WITH CANAL Birmingham's famous canals were always important to the Jewellery Quarter in the past to transport fuel and metals into the area.

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"STAMP" LETTER Newhall Street has always been the centre for Birmingham's communications.

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TELEPHONE RECEIVER In the shadow of Birmingham's famous telephone tower

The end of the trail

Artsfest whilst mainly City centre based,a number of JQ venues usually celebrate this September event. www.artsfest.org.uk Blue Orange Theatre A brand new independant theatre in Great Hampton St. bridging the gap between the amateur and professional theatre and showcasing quality theatre productions. www.blueorangetheatre.co.uk

Festivals and Events

The Quarter is always a picture during the In Bloom summer season and at Xmas with its unique lights. However at different times of the year there are always events being held at venues across the Quarter. Locations to look for...

Brilliantly Birmingham a festival that celebrates contemporary jewellery and is normally held in the lead up to Xmas. www.brilliantlybirmingham.com English Heritage Open Weekend Normally held in September giving access to historic buildings www.heritageopendays.org.uk Jazz Festival Venues in the Quarter. Additionally live music in the Quarter is a regular event at venues like the Jam House in St Paul's Square. www.birminghamjazz.co.uk Museum of the Jewellery Quarter A programme of exhibitions,workshops and events particularly during school holidays. www.bmag.org.uk/museum-of-the-jewellery-quarter Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Regular programme of exhibitions,workshops etc. www.rbsa.org.uk St Paul's Church Monthly Thursday lunchtime concerts and Ex Cathedra programme during December www.saintpaulbrum.org St Paul's Gallery Special exhibitions throughout the year highlighting artists and bands. www.stpaulsgallery.com Stans Cafe Internationally famous theatre and arts group who hold events in an old industrial building in the Quarter www.stanscafe.co.uk

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Conferences, Functions and Events

Venue Finder The Quarter is a great place to hold an event whether its a wedding reception, social event, business meeting or seminar.

For example,the Jewellery Quarter Conference Centre at 10 Vyse St can offer a complete package with rooms of various sizes,visual equipment provided free of charge and catering provision if required. Similarly the School of Jewellery has a lecture theatre seating 90 people as well as seminar/break out rooms.

Galleries such as the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists and St Paul's Gallery offer a venue with a difference as does St Paul's Church who often host musical events. Many of the bars and restaurants have function rooms, which are completely self contained, for talks and functions. These are also included in a list of suggested venue locations below.

Drop Forge Jewellers Arms Jewellery Quarter Conference Centre Locante Picallili Lord Clifden Rajdoot Rectory Red lion Ropewalk Rose Villa Tavern Royal Birmingham Society of Artists St Paul's Church St Paul's Gallery School of Jewellery Stirlings Vaults

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0121 448 4578 0121 236 4402 0121 236 2657 0121 236 7227 0121 523 7515 0121 236 1116 0121 605 1001 0121 233 9144 0121 233 2129 0121 236 7910 0121 236 4353 0121 236 7858 0121 236 5800 0121 331 5940 0121 236 7562 0121 212 9837

@ Federation House

25% off for BJGF Members • Room Hire from £50 per day • AV Equipment provided free of charge • Rooms available to seat 2 to 80 people • Catering to suit all budgets and dietary requirements

10% OFF

booking when quoting JQMI on booking form www.bjgf.org.uk/JQconference

0121 236 2657 conference@bjgf.org.uk 10 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6LT

Contemporary Design

With Europe’s largest School of Jewellery, it is no surprise that Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is home to an increasingly vibrant community of contemporary designer makers. Many of them set up in small workshops in the Quarter or start out in business with the support of the City Council’s highly successful incubation scheme ‘Design Space’.

Most designers are inspired by natural forms, gem stones or other natural materials and buying contemporary jewellery provides something both distinctive and a real talking point for the wearer.

Artfull Expression in Warstone Lane, the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in St. Paul’s Square and the Museum in the Jewellery Quarter are all places which showcase the

inspirational work of local designer makers.

Many of the Quarter’s designer makers are members of ‘Centrepiece’ (www.centrepiecejewellery.co.uk) which is a cooperative dedicated to showcasing top quality contemporary jewellery.

Catch their shows at Symphony Hall (ICC) leading up to Christmas or alternatively look out for Brilliantly Birmingham, a

Festival which celebrates contemporary jewellery with events which feature some of the City’s up and coming designer makers.

It is also worth remembering that if you feel inspired and want to commission something absolutely unique then local designer makers are always very willing to discuss how to make your dream a reality.

ARTFULL EXPRESSION 23-24 Warstone Lane, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6JQ. Tel: 0121 212 0430

Unique Jewellery and Gifts Made By Leading Contemporary Designers

ART at ARTFULL gallery space

New monthly exhibitions Mostly local artists Mixed media Free admission www.artfull-expression.co.uk Opening hrs Mon-Fri 10am-4.45pm, Sat 10am-4.30pm

‘Meet the Artist’ preview evening at the beginning of each new exhibition

Anniversaries

January, Garnet Legendary Powers: Promotes creativity Meaning: Faith, eternity, truth

First

Paper

Second

Cotton

February, Amethyst Legendary Powers: Promotes intuition and intelligence Meaning: Luck, wit and health

Third

Leather

Fourth

Jewellery

Fifth

Wooden

March, Aquamarine Legendary Powers: Reawakens faded love Meaning: Happiness, understanding

Sixth

Plate

Seventh

Wool

April, Diamond Legendary Powers: Increases spiritual awareness Meaning: Eternity, courage, health

Eighth

Bronze

Ninth

Watch

Tenth

Tin

Eleventh

Scent/Soap

Twelfth

Silk

Thirteenth

Barometers

Fourteenth

Clocks

Fifteenth

Crystal

Sixteenth

Holloware

May, Emerald Legendary Powers: Brings visions of future events Meaning: Fidelity, goodness, love June, Pearl Legendary Powers: Preserves virtue Meaning: Peace, nobility, beauty July, Ruby Legendary Powers: Brings peace and well-being Meaning: Love, enthusiasm, strength

Guide to Anniversaries / Birthstones

Birthstones

Seventeenth Accessories

August, Peridot Legendary Powers: Protects from evil Meaning: Success, peace, luck

Eighteenth

Coloured Gem

Nineteenth

Furniture

September, Sapphire Legendary Powers: Calms and balances the mind Meaning: Serenity, truth

Twentieth

China

Twenty-fifth

Silver

Thirtieth

Pearl

October, Opal Legendary Powers: Promotes innocence Meaning: Purity, hope, health

Thirty-fifth

Jade

Fortieth

Ruby

November, Topaz Legendary Powers: Dispels bad dreams Meaning: Wisdom, courage, sincerity

Forty-fifth

Sapphire

Fiftieth

Golden

December, Turquoise Legendary Powers: Brings good luck Meaning: Love, happiness, luck

Fifty-fifth

Emerald

Sixtieth

Diamond

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S.P.Green & Co Ltd BASED IN THE FAMOUS JEWELLERY QUARTER

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11 Warstone Mews, Waterstone Lane, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6JP Tel: 0121 2120370 Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 10.30am - 2.30pm

23 Augusta Street, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6JA Tel: 0121 2331327 Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 10.30am - 2.30pm

The National Association of Goldsmiths Representing Jewellery Retails since 1894

34 Warstone Lane, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6JQ Tel: 0121 2330486 Mon - Sat 10ama - 5pm Sun 10.30am - 2.30pm

Shopping – Top Tips

Purchasing Jewellery during your visit • All gold and silver items should be hallmarked by law (the only exception being very light products such as earrings).

The Birmingham Assay mark is the anchor.

• If the jewellery is gold, ask the quality of carat (18 carat gold has more gold content than 9 carat for example).

• If the item is a gem, ask for a description on the receipt stating the size, colour and approximate shape of the gem.

• For unusual or one-off pieces, many jewellers will make to order. If you are looking for something special, take a drawing or photograph to the jeweller.

• Many other services are available in the Quarter, such as resizing, repairs and restoration of jewellery.

Diamonds When making a purchase be aware of cut, colour, clarity and carat weight.

• Cut – a well cut diamond is most important to get the maximum brilliance, a round diamond that is well cut should carry between 57-58 facets and will reflect the light from every angle.

extremely rare and are called fancies.

• Clarity – a diamond is virtually free of faults if it is the highest quality it has nothing to interfere with the passage of light through the diamond but most have their own characteristics called inclusions.

• Colour – the colour is graded from D (the highest which is • Carat Weight – 1 Carat colourless white) to Z is divided into 100 being the lowest (tinted points, a diamond of 75 yellow coloured). points weighs 0.75 Diamonds with a strong carats and if you are pure colour such as quoted the weight of a blue, pink, yellow, green diamond, have it written on your receipt. and orange are

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From initial design to final collection, watch your jewellery being beautifully hand crafted in our gallery workshop

Tel: 0121 236 1119 3 Warstone Lane . The Jewellery Quarter Birmingham . B18 6JE www.elementbespokejewellery.com

Shopping – Top Tips

Gold

Platinum

• In its raw state gold is 24 • Platinum is usually 90% carat and too soft to work pure and does not fade or with. Therefore jewellery tarnish keeping its pure manufacturers add other white colour for a metals such as silver, lifetime. copper and palladium to • It is 30 times rarer than it. The usual grades are gold and there are a 9,14,18 and 22 carat variety of finishes which have 37.5%, 58.5%, typically, polished, matt 75% and 91.6% of gold and satin. content respectively.

• It is hypoallergenic and is • Usually 22 carat or 18 therefore ideal for carat gold is used for sensitive skin. wedding rings.

• White gold and rose gold have become more popular

Sterling silver is a tradition in beautiful gifts.

Celebrate a new marriage or baby with a timeless treasure.

Silver gifts can often be personalised with engraving.

Silver jewellery will please the most discriminating tastes. It is beautifully polished and lustrous, and over time rewards the owner with a rich patina.

Titanium

Hallmarking

Titanium, discovered in 1795 is a naturally occurring element found in the earth’s crust. It has a high tensile strength to weight ratio and is often alloyed with materials such as Vanadium in the manufacturing of rings.

Hallmarking dates back over 700 years and all precious metals should be hallmarked which illustrates the article has been independently tested and guarantees it conforms to the legal purity standard.

Titanium has a very high • It cannot at present be corrosion resistance and is hallmarked although this consequently often the is likely to change in the preferred choice of deep sea future. divers and surfers because of its corrosion resistance to salt water

Birmingham’s Assay Mark is an Anchor and usually the hallmark on your jewellery would have 3 symbols – the sponsor’s mark, unique to the trader responsible for the article, the finder’s mark e.g. 9 carat would be 375 and the Assay Office mark.

Palladium • Palladium is strong and durable with half the density of platinum and weighing less than gold.

• Its colour is very bright (almost blue) and it does not need to be rhodium plated.

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GH Moore & Son

19 Vyse St Hockley Birmingham B18 6LE Tel 0121 523 6488 Fax 0121 554 9488 Email: Sales@ghmoore.co.uk www.ghmoore.co.uk

GH Moore & Son is a family owned and run retail and manufacturing jewellers established in 1965.

We offer an extensive selection of diamond jewellery and wedding bands in all precious metals and titanium. We also have an extensive range of handmade chains, bracelets (gem set and plain), earrings and pendants.

• Diamond Rings

We offer a first class repair and bespoke service, with all work done on the premises.

• Wedding Bands • Titanium Rings

Certified Diamonds We have a range of certified and un-certified diamonds, both mounted and un-mounted, and believe we are one of the most competitive diamond ring suppliers.

• Handmade Chain • Gem Set Pendants & Earrings • Bespoke service for all types of jewellery All made on the premises

Choose your diamond and have it set in a mount of your choice Same day service often available Repairs and valuations Same day service usually available

Shopping – Top Tips

Valuing Your Jewellery, Silverware Or Watches (Advice Supplied By Birmingham Assay Office) For those precious items which you want to keep or value for insurance purposes, you are recommended to have an insurance replacement valuation, particularly in view of the rising cost of all precious metals and diamonds. Many shops will give you a free valuation but the Assay Office provide an independent valuation service,'Safeguard'...visit www.safeguardvaluations.com or phone 0871-8716020 for more details.

However, if you wish to sell your jewellery, many companies in the Jewellery Quarter will buy your scrap gold and it is worth shopping around either physically or by phone or on line to get the best deal.The price will vary daily depending on the London Gold 'fix'. This can be checked in the newspaper business pages or online at www.1bma.org.uk.

Gold jewellery is made from gold alloyed with less expensive metals such as copper or zinc. The companies buying 'scrap' gold are only interested in the GOLD content of your jewellery. If your jewellery was bought in the UK it should have a hallmark unless it is very lightweight(under 1 gram). The hallmark guarentees the precious metal content of the item which is likely to be either 37.5% gold (9ct) or 75%gold (18ct). So to be sure of getting a fair price make sure that you know the approximate weight of your jewellery - and check the hallmark, so you know what you're selling. If you have an antique piece it may be worth having it valued for sale by an auctioneer as its second hand value could be higher than its scrap value.

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SAMSON GOLD Jewellery made to your own design _______ Expert advisory service _______ Certified diamonds Wedding rings in platinum and gold _______

TOP PRICES PAID FOR SCRAP GOLD Tel: 0121 236 7075 9 VY S E S T RE E T, B I RM I N G H A M

Exquisite Bespoke Jewellery at Affordable Prices.

View Jewellery Workshop On Premises.

89 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6JZ

Tel: 0121 523 7389

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Certified Diamond specialists Talk to our specialists and find that special piece of jewellery that reflects your personality Classic timeless jewellery at affordable prices

112 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6LP

Well established jewellers in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter Choose from a wide selection of Jewellery.

Friendly Service.

Knowledgeable advice.

Affordable prices.

113 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6LP Telephone: 0121 236 7806

Telephone: 0121 236 6896

ERICS Jewellers 118 Vyse Street, BIRMINGHAM

Tel: 0121 236 6680

Cool Contemporary Jewellery

Located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.

Visit our Showroom for a large choice of:

Something for everyone

9ct GOLD Chains, Earings, Pendants, Bangles, Lockets & Rings

Choose from a vast range of quality designer silver through to exclusive 9 carat and 18 carat platinum and diamond pieces Stone Jewellers Ltd 12 Warstone Mews, Jewellery Quarter Birmingham, B18 0121 236 2040 Workshop on the premises

Stockists of

SILVER Large range of fashionable up to date lines available DIAMONDS Rings, Pendants and Earrings all competetively priced

Crystalink Jewellery (Manufacturing) Ltd. Victoria Mansions, 35 Hall Street, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6BS Tel No: 0121 233 2547

Fax No: 0121 236 3203

Exclusive Diamond Rings Est: Man: 1962

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e-mail: sales@crystalink.co.uk

Watches (Advice provided by Creative Watch Company) The watch face there are four main materials used for the watch glass perspex/plastics, mineral, mineral with sapphire coatings and sapphire crystal. Mineral is harder to scratch than perspex and the hardest wearing, albeit the most expensive, is sapphire crystal.

movement activated by movement but, when motionless, can run on for approximately 36 hours before it stops. The automatic is much preferred by the watch connoisseur who will appreciate the workmanship involved in its assembly.

The winder watches usually have push in crowns, screw in or screw down crowns. The type used can affect the water resistance with the screw in crown generally more widely used and preferred.

Kinetic; An automatic quartz movement which needs no battery but is as accurate as a normal battery powered quartz movement. It creates its own energy generated by the wearer's motion. When fully charged the movement can run for six months without being worn.

Eco- drive; fuelled by natural or artificial light it is designed to run on for up to six months or more when fully charged,even in total darkness!

Movements Quartz; this battery powered movement is the most commonly used as it is very reliable with near perfect time keeping. (Batteries in these watches should last two to three years).

Automatic; a self wind mechanical

Water resistance always treat this term with caution and choosing watches marked with 100M,10 BAR,10ATM and above (with a screw-in crown) is recommended, if worn for water based activities.

Even so, it is advisable to have the watch tested periodically, if worn

regularly for these purposes.

Straps and bracelets Bracelets will last longer and are usually preferred. Materials used commonly include stainless steel although titanium is becoming poular because it is considerably lighter. However the advantage of a leather strap is that they can be more comfortable to wear and can be easily adjusted.

Clocks (Advice provided by Britain Clockcase Limited) Always wind until you feel resistance in the key and always adjust the time on a mechanical clock by turning the minute hand clockwise, never anti clockwise as it will damage the mechanism. Choose where to put your clock because if it's above a radiator/direct heat, this will damage the case over time and cause problems with the running of the clock. Don't forget to keep it regularly serviced....every few years should do.

Clocks and Watches

Keeping Things Ticking Over

Useful Information

For the latest maps, travel information, guide books, information on attractions, shops or events the Jewellery Quarter Information Centre can help.

The Jewellery Quarter Information Centre is located at 120 Vyse Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham B18 6NF. It is usually open Tues – Wed 9.00 – 4.00 Thurs – Sat 9.00 – 4.30 Contact 0121 604 7700 Hotels in the Quarter include the Express

by Holiday Inn in Fleet Street, the Travel Lodge in Charlotte Street, Bloc Hotel in Caroline Street and the unique Hatters Hostel in Livery Street.

To book a hotel room for the night, Marketing Birmingham’s Tourism Centres can also help.

Tourism Centre and Ticket shop The Rotunda, 150 New Street, Birmingham B2 4PA Short breaks: 0121 202 5050 Tickets: 0121 202 5000 Information: 0121 202 5099 Or visit www.beinbirmingham.com

BANKS Barclay’s Bank Plc 35 Frederick Street Tel:- 0845 755 5555 HSBC 168 Warstone Lane Tel:- 0845 740 4404 Natwest Bank Plc 22 Frederick Street Tel:- 0845 604 1604 ATMs Apart from Banks, there is a cash point next to Tesco’s in Warstone Lane and next to the Post Office in Vyse Street. There is also a Link machine inside the Rope Walk (minimum charge of £1.75 per transaction) and also the Lifestyle Express in the Newsagent, both in St Paul’s Square.

POLICE STATION Unit G12, The Big Peg Warstone Lane POST OFFICE 119 Vyse Street 0121 233 4484 Opening times – Monday to Friday 09:00 –17:30, Saturday 09:00 – 13:00 TOILETS There is an automated toilet facility by the car park in Vyse St. but if that is unavailable,the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter has toilet facilities during opening hours. Most restaurants, bars and coffee shops also have toilet facilities which are available to customers.

INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION The Indian High Commission is in Augusta St. but for those who are seeking short term 'holiday' visas, there is a franchised Visa Office in Pemberton St.

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Your Shopping Guide to Specialist Shops

Affordable Luxury Exceptional choice

Key 3

Map Reference

There are over one hundred specialist jewellery retailers in the Quarter so many people visit to shop because of the wide choice of jewellery and silverware on offer..

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Antique / 2nd Hand Jewellery

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Buying Gold

To help you,we have included this special shopping supplement which gives details about many of the shops and their particular specialisms. Many of them will also undertake repairs and valuations.

You should also note that many of those that don't regularly open on a Sunday will, in fact,open on that day in the lead up to Xmas.

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Commissions

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Costume Jewellery

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Gold

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Palladium

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Pearl

The shops are listed in alphabetical order and include a locational map grid reference (also see the map on page 51). Specialisms are given a numbered code....

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Platinum

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Precious Stones

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Creative Watch Company

108 Vyse St, B18 6LP www.creativewatch.co.uk Mon-Sat 9.00-5.00

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t: 0121 554 8877

Clearwater Diamonds 1

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t: 0121 236 1111

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t: 0121 233 1801

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t: 0121 212 9804

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t: 0121 551 6806

Britain Clockcase 1

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t: 0121 523 3417

Bond & Martin Jewellers 1

10 11 12

t: 0121 212 0430

G.L. Bicknell 1

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111 Spencer St, B18 6DA www.thebullionroom.com Mon-Sat 8.30-4.30 TRADE ONLY

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t: 0121 236 9006

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44 Vyse St, B18 6HF www.crestjewellery.co.uk Tues-Sat 9.30-4.30

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t: 0121 523 8772

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Design Centre 1

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114 Vyse St, B18 6LP www.designcentrejewellery.com Mon-Fri 10.00-4.30, Sat 9.30-4.30

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t: 0121 236 4491

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Diamond Dezigns 1

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Unit 8, The Big Peg, B18 6NA Mon-Sat 10.00-5.00

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Discount (Gold and Silver) Jewellery 1

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44 Warstone Lane, B18 6JJ www.discountgoldandsilver.co.uk Mon-Sat 9.30-4.30

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Element Bespoke Jewellery Ltd. 1

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18 Vyse St, B18 6LE www.eaglesfield.com Mon-Sat 9.00-4.00

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3 Warstone Lane, B18 6JE www.element750.com Mon-Sat 10.00-5.00

www.jewelleryquarter.net

10 11 12

t: 0121 236 3777

Eaglesfield Trophies Ltd.

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t: 0121 236 1119

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Erics Jewellers Ltd. 1

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118 Vyse St, B18 6LP www.erics.co.uk Mon-Fri 9.00-4.45, Sat 9.00-3.45

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t: 0121 236 6680

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2 Augusta St, B18 6JA www.bullringjewellers.com Mon-Sat 9.30-4.30

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16 Warstone Mews, B18 6JB Tues-Sat 10-4.30

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19 Vyse St, B18 6LE www.ghmoore.co.uk Mon-Sat 9.00-4.30

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117 Vyse St, B18 6LP Mon-Fri 10.00-5.00, Sat 10.00-4.30

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105 Vyse St, B18 6LP harveyadams.com Mon-Fri 9.10-5.00, Sat 9.30-5.00, Sun 10.00-3.30

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t: 0121 212 9155

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Grant Sawyer Jewellers 1

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18 Vyse St, B18 6LE www.grantsawyer.net Mon-Sat 9.00-4.00

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10 11 12

t: 0121 274 0059

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Henrick’s, the Jewellers 1

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9 Warstone Mews, B18 6LB Tue-Sat 9.30-5.00, closed Mon

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t: 0121 233 3075

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Highly Strung Designs 1

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18 Hockley St, B18 6BL www.highlystrungdesigns.co.uk Mon-Sat 10.00-4.00

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t: 0121 551 5480

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James Newman Jewellery 1

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49 Vyse St, B18 6HF www.jamesnewman.co.uk Mon-Sat 10.00-4.30

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t: 0121 245 1555

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The Golden Purse 1

10 11 12

t: 0121 523 6488

Goldcraft 1

10 11 12

t: 0121 605 5336

GH Moore and Son 1

10 11 12

t: 0121 233 0330

GCR Jewellery 1

10 11 12

Harvey Adams

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39 Northampton St, B18 6DU t: 0121 236 0072 www.thegoldenpurse.co.uk Mon-Fri 10.00-4.00, TRADE ONLY, 1, Map Ref 4 J

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The Jewellers 1

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t: 0121 554 1965

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KM Taylor 1

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15 Warstone Mews, B18 6JB Tues-Sat 9.30-4.30

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t: 0121 212 4974

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Kenneth Cooke Jewellery 1

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Unit 11, The Big Peg, Warstone Lane, B18 6NA www.kennethcooke.co.uk Tues-Sat 9.00-4.00

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t: 0121 236 4966

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Lois Jewellery 1

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41/42 Frederick St, B1 3HN www.lois-jewellery.com Mon-Fri 9.00-5.00, Sat 9.00-3.00 Public and Trade

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46-47 Warstone Lane, B18 6JJ www.marlowsdiamonds.co.uk Mon-Fri 9.30-4.30, Sat 9.00-5.00, Sun 11.00-3.00

Unit 4, Heritage Court, 17-21 Warstone Lane, B18 6JE Mon-Sat 9.30-4.00, Sun 11.00-2.00

91 Vyse St, B18 6JZ www.JQ2.co.uk Tues-Fri 10.00-4.00, Sat 10.00-2.30

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Marlow’s Jewellers

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t: 0121 212 1715

www.jewelleryquarter.net

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Mayfair Jewellery 1

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10 Warstone Mews, B18 6JB Mon-Sat 9.30-4.30, Sun 11.00-3.00

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82 Vyse St, B18 6HA www.mckenzie-jewellery.co.uk Mon-Sat 9.00-4.00

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t: 0121 515 2406

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Mokume 1

10 11 12

t: 0121 212 0150

McKenzie Jewellery Ltd. 1

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t: 0121 236 4415

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42 Vyse St, B18 6HF t: 0121 523 5233 www.mokume.co.uk Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10.30-4.00, closed Wed

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Maurice Fellows 1

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21 Vyse St, B18 6LE Mon-Sat 9.00-3.00

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t: 0121 554 0211

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75-80 Vyse St, B18 6HA t: 0121 554 3598 bmag.org.uk Tues-Sat 10.30-4.00 + Bank Holiday Mondays

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103 Vyse St, B18 6LP Mon-Fri 9.15-3.45, Sat 9.30-4.10, Sun 10.30-2.00

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1 Warstone Lane, B18 6JE Mon-Sat 9.30-4.30

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32 Northampton St, B18 6DX Mon-Sat 8.30-4.15

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t: 0121 236 2263

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PK Jewellery 1

10 11 12

t: 0121 236 1996

PB Morris 1

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t: 0121 233 1846

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97 Vittoria Street, B1 3NU Mon-Sat 10.00-4.15

t: 0121 685 2299

Paul Green Jewellers

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Pearl Gallery 1

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t: 0121 200 1139

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50 Vyse St, B18 6HR www.pearlgallery.co.uk Mon-Sat 10.00-5.00

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t: 0121 554 3211

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Premier Diamonds 1

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14 Warstone Mews, B18 6JB Mon-Sat 9.30-5.00, Sun 10.30-2.30

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t: 0121 212 9229

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Quarter Jewellery 1

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29 Warstone Lane, B18 6JQ Mon-Sat 9.30-4.30, Sun 10.30-2.30,

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t: 0121 236 5279

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RBSA Gallery 1

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4 Brook St, B3 1SA t: 0121 236 4353 www.rbsa.org.uk Mon-Fri 10.30-5.30, Sat 10.30-5.00, Sun 1.00-5.00

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32 Warstone Lane, B18 6JQ Mon-Sat 10.00-5.00, Sun 11.00-3.00

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t: 0121 233 3326

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Ritz Jewellery 1

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15 Vyse St, B18 6LE www.paramountjewellery.co.uk Mon-Sat 9.30-4.00

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t: 0121 507 0259

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Samson Gold Ltd. 1

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9 Vyse St, B18 6LT www.samsondiamonds.com Mon-Sat 9.30-5.00, Sun 10.00-3.30

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t: 0121 236 7075

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30 Northampton St, B18 6DX Mon-Sat 9.30-4.30

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t: 0121 236 7822

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S.P. Green & Co Ltd. 1

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11 Warstone Mews, B18 6JB www.spgreen.com Mon-Sat 10.00-4.30, Sun 11.00-2.30

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t: 0121 212 0370

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Stanleys 1

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113 Vyse St, B18 6LP www.stanleys-jewellers.co.uk Mon-Sat 8.30-5.00, Sun 9.00-1.15

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t: 0121 236 7806

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Stone 1

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12 Warstone Mews, B18 6JB www.stonejewellers.co.uk Mon-Sat 9.00-5.00, Sun 10.00-2.00

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t: 0121 236 2040

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Summer and Silver 1

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88 Vyse St, B18 6JZ www.summerandsilver.co.uk Mon-Fri 10.30-4.30, Sat 10.00-5.00

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t: 07708 547018

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48 Vyse St, B18 6HF www.silverfishjewellery.com Tues-Fri 10.00-4.00

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36 Northampton St, B18 6DX www.touchstonejewellery.co.uk Mon-Sat 9.30-5.00

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V & F Parker Ltd. (Arden Jewellery) 1

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Vault 88 1

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Specialist Jewellery Shops Artfull Expression 0121 212 0430 23-24 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6LA Bond & Martin 0121 551 6806 17 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LE Classic Diamonds 0121 554 8877 16 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LE Clearwater Diamonds 0121 233 3336 15 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6JE Creative Watch Company 0121 233 1801 106-108 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LP Crystalink Jewellery Manufacturing 0121 233 2547 35 Hall Street, Birmingham B18 6BS Design Centre 0121 236 4491 114 Vyse St, Birmingham B18 6LP

Paul Green 0121 200 1139 27 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6JQ

RBSA 0121 236 4353 4 Brook Street Birmingham B3 1SA

Pearl Gallery 0121 554 3211 50 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6HR

St Pauls Gallery 0121 236 5800 94 Northwood Street, Birmingham B3 1TH

Quarter Jewellery 0121 236 5279 29 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6JQ

Some places to eat and drink

S P Green 0121 212 0370 11 Warstone Mews, Birmingham B18 6JB

The Lord Clifden 0121 523 7515 34 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham B18 6AA

Samson Gold 0121 236 7075 9 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LT

The Red Lion 0121 233 9144 95 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6NG

Stanley's 0121 236 7806 113 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LP

The Vaults 0121 212 9837 Newhall Place, Newhall Hill, Birmingham B1 3JH

Stone Jewellery 0121 236 2040 12 Warstone Mews, Birmingham B18 6JB

Vertu 0121 236 4653 25 Frederick Street, Birmingham B1 3HH

G.C.R. Jewellery 0121 605 5336 16 Warstone Mews, Birmingham B18 6JB

The Bead Loft Accountants 07851 742 738 T H Findings Ltd, 42 Hylton Street, Birmingham Feltons (Bham) Limited 0121 236 1810 B18 6HN 8 Sovereign Court, 8 Graham St, Birmingham The Jewellers B1 3JR 0121 233 2274 Holder Blackthorn LLP Unit 4, Heritage Court, 17-21 Warstone Lane 0121 236 0064 Birmingham B18 6JQ Blackthorn House, St Pauls Square B3 1RL Touchstone Jewellery Ltd 0121 236 5511 Auctioneers 36 Northampton Street, Birmingham B18 6DX Fellows and Sons Van Cleak 0121 212 2131 0121 236 4809 19 Augusta Street Birmingham B18 6JA 8 Warstone Mews, Birmingham B18 6JB

G H Moore & Son 0121 523 6488 19 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LE

Vault 88 0121 523 7389 89 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6JZ

Goldcraft 0121 236 8270 117 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LP

Jewellery Wholesale (Trade Only)

Harvey Adams 0121 212 9155 105 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LP

Charles Green & Sons 0121 236 1874 37-42 Tenby Street, Birmingham B1 3EA

Henricks, The Jewellers 0121 233 3075 9 Warstone Mews, Birmingham B18 6LB

Direct Jewellery Unit 310, 95 Spencer St, Hockley B186 PA

Diamond Dezigns 0121 236 3777 Unit 8, The Big Peg, Warstone Lane B18 6NA Element Bespoke Jewellery Ltd 0121 236 1119 3 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6HA Erics 0121 236 6680 118 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LP

Jeeg Global Highly Strung 0121 554 4089 0121 554 7032 104 Spencer Street, Birmingham B18 6DB 1st Floor, 20 Hockley Street, Birmingham B18 6BL Lois Jewellery K M Taylor 0121 212 1715 0121 212 4974 41-42 Frederick Street, Birmingham B1 3HN 15 Warstone Mews, Birmingham B18 6LB Kenneth Cooke Jewellery Design 0121 236 4966 11 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B16 6NA Marlow's 0121 236 4415 46 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6JQ Mayfair Jewellers 0121 212 0150 10 Warstone Mews, Birmingham B18 6JB Neweys 0121 233 1846 103 -104 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LP

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Museums and Galleries JW Evans 0870 331 1181 54-57 Albion Street, Birmingham B1 3EA Museum of the Jewellery Quarter 0121 554 3598 75-80 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6HA Pen Museum 0121 236 9834 3 Argent Centre, 60 Frederick Street, Birmingham B1 3HS

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Conference Centres Jewellery Quarter Conference Centre 0121 236 2657 Federation House, 10 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6LT

Car Showroom Sytner (BMW) 0121 234 6000 20 The Parade, Summerhill, Birmingham B1 3QJ

Hotels Hatters Hostel 0121 236 4031 92-95 Livery Street, Birmingham B3 1RJ

Property Agents Maguire Jackson 0121 634 1581 33 George Street, Birmingham B3 1QZ York Laurent 0121 236 5757 12-13 Frederick Street, Birmingham B1 3HE

Hairdressers Harris & Gibbs 0121 236 0750 17-21 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6JQ