A Story About Birmingham’s Jewelry Quarter…

[VRBeauty]

Just an interesting read - with some great links - about how gentrification is threatening one of the world's most renowned jewelry districts. (There should be no pay wall.)

A Jewelry Hub Hopes Gentrification Won’t Overwhelm History (Published 2021)

In Birmingham, England, artisans worry that luxury apartments and trendy cafes may push them out of an area where jewelers have been centered since the 18th century.

www.nytimes.com

 

[ShinyPink]

That was interesting. Thanks for sharing. Progress isn't always a good thing, is it!?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Very interesting
My MIL was from Birmingham and my other half was born there so that's why i clicked the link

Perhaps they need to get Prince Charles on board, so the jewlers dont get pushed out by the developers and the rent increases that must surely folow

 

[Ally T]

Mt T bought my pear cut diamond from Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. It's a fabulous & exciting place to mooch around & I would hate to see it go.

 

[Made in London]

I had a ring hand made by Stanleys in Birmingham's jewellery quarter about 30 years ago. They have a reputation for being able to make anything.