Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter is celebrating a wave of national recognition, as a number of its leading businesses have been shortlisted across multiple categories at the prestigious Retail Jeweller UK Jewellery Awards 2026.
The nominations highlight the strength, craftsmanship and innovation of the Quarter’s jewellery and supporting services sector, with businesses recognised across retail, manufacturing, and professional services categories.
Among the standout nominations, JQ Diamonds has been shortlisted for Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of the Year, while Diamonds Factory has secured a place in the Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year category.
The Employer of the Year category sees strong representation from the Quarter, with Bespoke Quarter, a collaboration featuring Sonny’s Jewellers, JQ Diamonds and Newey’s, and TH March all recognised for their commitment to workforce excellence.
Sonny’s Jewellers has also received multiple nominations, including Jewellery Retailer of the Year (five stores or fewer) and Retail Team of the Year, underlining its continued impact in independent retail.
In the supplier categories, Cooksongold has been shortlisted for Jewellery/Watch Supplier of the Year (under £500), while Weston Beamor has been recognised for its ethical leadership with a nomination for Responsible Jewellery Business of the Year.
The Retailer of the Year (six stores or more) category includes Diamond Heaven, demonstrating the breadth of success from both independent and multi-site retailers connected to the Quarter.
Further recognition comes in the Service Supplier of the Year category, where Bespoke Quarter, TH March, and the Birmingham Assay Office have all been shortlisted, reflecting the vital role of professional and support services within the jewellery industry.
These nominations collectively showcase the Jewellery Quarter’s continued national prominence as a centre of excellence for jewellery, craftsmanship and innovation.
Winners of the Retail Jeweller UK Jewellery Awards 2026 will be announced later this year.
