The Laboratory are pleased to be invited by the show organisers to participate in the Knowledge Centre feature at Surface World2013, at the NEC in September. Surface World brings together professionals from a wide variety of industrial sectors, focussing on platings and coatings.

Peter Tales created Horology Consulting in 2010 following a successful career with the Signet Group, managing their watch and jewellery repair business. Originally trained as a jewellery designer, Peter has also worked for Seiko UK and learned his watchmaking skills with an independent Omega service agency. With many years experience in retailing and repair services, Peter’s expertise also includes business management, staff training and development, and performance measurement and anal…

Music fans descended on Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter last night to honour the finest musicians on the UK jazz scene at the 2013 British Jazz Awards. The prestigious event, known in the industry as the 'jazz Oscars', made its return to Birmingham 27 years after it started in the city. Held at St Paul's Church, the event was delivered in partnership with the Jewellery Quarter BID and the Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival. The hosts - Birmingham soul legend Jaki Graham a…