A new shop selling lab grown jeweller is opening at Mailbox Birmingham - here’s when

The Mailbox in Birmingham has been chosen as the latest destination for a leading ethical jewellery brand which grows diamonds in labs.

Lily Arkwright is opening its new UK showroom in the city’s a luxury retail and leisure destination which has previously been hit by closures and was up for sale at the end of last year.

The enterprising jewellers, who began their venture in Manchester, will offer Mailbox customers a selection of ethically sourced and certified products, including lab grown diamonds, moissanites, and coloured gemstones. 

Many jewellery fans have already booked appointments to view the collection ahead of the opening on 20 February 2024.

With its new showroom in Birmingham, Lily Arkwright aims to reach more customers who care about a sustainable and ethical future for jewellery. The company saw a growing demand for its products, especially from customers in the Midlands, and decided to expand its footprint here.

The new showroom at the Mailbox, Birmingham will give them the opportunity to display their jewellery in a prominent location, with convenient access to the city’s finest dining, shopping, and entertainment venues.

The managing director of Lily Arkwright, Philip Dawson, expressed his excitement about the new showroom: “We’re really thrilled to launch our Birmingham Showroom, it’s been an integral part of our 5 year growth agenda as we continue our expansion plans. Birmingham is a city like no other, with such an amazing retail scene and we’re really proud and honoured to be able to service our Birmingham clients”.

The Mailbox is a  mixed-use development that houses luxury retail, leisure, and office spaces, as well as the BBC Birmingham studios. The opening of Lily Arkwright comes at a time when many high street shops in Birmingham are struggling to survive as a shift to online shopping and the ongoing cost of living crisis has hit retailers. 

According to Local Data Company, there were 1,024 shop closures in the West Midlands last year, among the highest in the country. These include everything from retail and restaurants, to cafes, banks and gyms, some of the notable closures include Debenhams, New look, and several banks.

However, there has been some good news for Birmingham lately, with new stores opening in the Bullring & Grand Central, another popular retail and leisure destination in the city. Visitors to Bullring & Grand Central can shop and explore 12 new shiny stores, including Nike Rise, Marks & Spencer, Pull&Bear, Bershka, and Lane.

Birmingham’s retail scene is constantly evolving, with new opportunities and challenges emerging. The Mailbox, Birmingham, with its new ethical jewellery showroom, is one of the examples of how the city is adapting to the changing consumer preferences and demands.