Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter is renowned around the world. With over 800 shops, the Quarter produces over 40% of all jewellery in the United Kingdom. It can be challenging to figure out which shops are most worth a visit with so many choices. Here are the ten best jewellery stores in Birmingham.
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1) G.H. Moore & Son
Located within Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, G.H. Moore & Son has had their doors open since 1965. Family owned and operated, this shop was originally opened by George Moore and is now run by his son Darren.
Most of the jewellery on show at G.H. Moore & Son is designed and crafted on location, making each of these pieces genuinely bespoke. They offer a wide range of jewellery styles, including wedding rings (diamond, zirconia, plain, and patterned), gemstone jewellery, lockets, crosses, and men’s jewellery.
They also offer jewellery repair, redesign, and restoration services for those precious pieces you already own.
2) Victoria James
Victoria James is a custom jeweller located in the Jewellery Quarter. They specialise in:
- Diamond engagement rings and wedding bands
- Ruby, sapphire, and emerald rings
- Gemstone earrings and pendants
Though Victoria James emphasises traditional, bespoke handcrafted jewellery crafting techniques, they combine tradition with modern technology to produce the highest quality jewellery. They also do not buy from other manufacturers, so you know you’re getting a truly British-made piece when you buy from them. You can also Consult with them about the Ring insurance quote to secure your ring after buying from this store.
3) Marlow’s Diamonds
Marlow’s Diamonds has been in business since 1951. With locations in Birmingham and London, they’ve made a name for themselves as experts in diamonds. As the name suggests, this jeweller carries exclusively diamond jewellery. You won’t find other gemstones here.
As more jewellers and consumers become aware of the ethical considerations involved in diamond mining, lab-grown diamonds are becoming more popular. Marlow’s Diamonds boast having the most inexpensive lab-grown diamonds in the United Kingdom due to stockholding and investing in what they sell. Stockholding removes the third party supplier acting as a broker between you and the jewellers, bringing down the price.
4) Smithsonia
Smithsonia is a family-owned Birmingham jeweller that has been in business for over four decades. Most of their jewellery is contemporary in style, though they do sell some more traditional pieces. They also offer silver jewellery handcrafted by artists across the United Kingdom.
In addition to jewellery, Smithsonia offers beautiful handcrafted gift items. They also sell vintage silver, glass, and ceramic pieces.
5) Sonny’s Jewellers
With an in-house goldsmith, diamond specialist, and jewellery designer, it’s easy to see why Sonny’s has been in business for over half a century. Though they offer an extensive range of beautiful designs, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, they promise they can make it for you. They also offer remodelling services, so if you have an heirloom piece that just doesn’t fit your style, they’ll work with you to turn it into something you’ll love and want to wear daily.
Although they specialise in diamond engagement and wedding rings, they also offer gemstone rings, earrings, and pendants, as well as gold and silver jewellery and chains. Most pieces are traditional in style, but some more contemporary designs are available as well.
6) S.P. Green & Co LTD
Though S.P. Green now has several locations in Birmingham and a shop in Bath, they’re still a family-run and independent business. As diamond specialists, S.P. Green does not use conflict diamonds in their jewellery and takes pride in sourcing from ethical providers.
You can find a great selection of plain, two-tone, patterned, and diamond bands for those shopping for wedding bands. Engagement rings come with diamonds of a variety of cuts and include both solitary and trilogy rings. In addition to wedding and engagement rings, S.P. Green also offers gemstone rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.
S.P. Green will also happily work with you to design a bespoke piece. If you can imagine it, they can create it.
7) Jewellery Quarter Diamonds
Jewellery Quarter Diamonds are engagement and wedding specialists located in the Jewellery Quarter area of Birmingham. Their passion is bespoke jewellery, but they carry a good selection of stock in their shop to help you visualise what you’d like in a custom piece. They also offer many mounts and diamonds that can be combined to make the perfect piece for you.
The bespoke design process is quite simple. First, you’ll go in for a consultation during which an expert team will help advise you to bring your dream ring to life. Next, they’ll sketch the design and send it to you for approval. Once you’ve given the go-ahead, they go to work crafting it.
In addition to their bespoke design service, they can clean and repair your favourite pieces that need a little love. They can also assist with diamond and gemstone valuations.
8) Rex Johnson & Sons
Initially opened in the early 1950s by Rex Johnson, Rex Johnson & Sons is now owned and managed by the third generation of Johnsons. There is truly something for everyone at this jewellers, as they carry both modern luxury pieces and restored antique jewellery and silverware. They’re also providers of pre-owned designer watches, including brands such as:
- Rolex
- Cartier
- Omega
- Tag Heuer
9) Premier Diamonds
When Premier Diamonds was founded over 30 years ago, they started as manufacturers for other jewellers across the United Kingdom. Before long, they opened their own retail space in Birmingham and have been designing, crafting, and selling ever since.
Premier Diamonds believe in using traditional methods to craft high-quality pieces while still maintaining a competitive price. They are also committed to sourcing exclusively conflict-free diamonds and fair trade gold.
If you’re looking to get your diamond jewellery repaired, Premier Diamonds is a perfect choice. You can bring your jewellery in person or send it by post, and after about a week, it’ll be delivered back to your door.
10) Big Brand Watches
Though Big Brand Watches specialises in luxury watches, they’re also a popular shop for diamond jewellery. Diamonds from 1 to 5 carats are available, and both men’s and women’s watches are for sale.
If they don’t currently have what you’re looking for in stock, you can give them a call and request to be put on a list to receive a notification when the item you’re interested in comes in.
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