Jewellery Quarter News

JQ BID in talks to ease travel disruption during tunnel closures Keith Stanley, operations director for the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and JQ BID, said: “The tunnel closures – although necessary – are likely to cause some traffic disruption. Therefore, we urge businesses to plan ahead and inform their staff of the diversion routes in place and encourage the use of public transport. Likewise, you will need to inform clients and visitors of the best way to get to …

The Birmingham Assay Office is pleased to announce that the British Hallmarking Council has authorised the opening of a Sub-Office at Hockley Mint, located in Warstone Lane, right in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Gary Wroe Managing Director Hockley Mint[/caption] Gary Wroe, Managing Director of Hockley Mint stated “We will be able to offer an improved service to our customers by decreasing the movement of metal, and making a significant time and quality improvemen…

  Owner Steve Bickerton[/caption]  He said: “We have hundreds of loyal customers who enjoy the experience of coming in to the shop, browsing through the items on sale and then coming up with a design of their own based on what we have to offer. Customers can talk face to face with the craftsman who will be making their jewellery and even watch him in the workshop.” It’s this quality level of service that secured Bickerton the honourable job of making pieces that were p…

Keith Stanley[/caption] Keith Stanley, operations director for the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust and JQ BID, said: “The jewellery manufacturing sector and associated trades are a vital and vibrant part of Birmingham’s economy. These new apprenticeships will allow businesses to develop and grow their own future workforce." Students will work towards achieving a fully accredited apprenticeship qualification in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Trades. Training will be adm…