Who Are We
Welcome To Smithsonia
Smithsonia Gift and Jewellery Shop, an established and popular family business was open in Birmingham for over 40 years. During this time, the shop filled the gifting needs of many local people and established a wonderful network of suppliers, many of whom are independent artists from this country and beyond. On February 25th 2023 we will be closing the shop but will continue the business on this website, opening our 'doors' to the rest of the United Kingdom.
Wonderful treats for you, perfect gifts for loved ones.
New items are added regularly, take a look and find just what you are looking for.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
All you need is love, but a little jewellery never hurt anyone......
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Latest Posts
Have a read of our latest stories, events and updates
But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
Amanda Dennis
If you search for a quote from William Shakespeare about art you get things like...
What a Year!
Amanda Dennis
It is April 12th 2021. Our shop has just re-opened its doors for the third...
Linda Macdonald, Inspired by Hills, Hares, Hearts and Moonlight.
Amanda Dennis
Meet Linda Macdonald, designer and maker of some of our most popular pieces of handcrafted...
Thinking of Christmas in the heatwave......
Amanda Dennis
Buying Christmas cards during the heatwave......
Busting the Myths about Opals.
Amanda Dennis
For many years opals have been considered a stone of bad luck. Where did this myth come...
The Lost Words Limited Edition Prints.
Amanda Dennis
Once upon a time, words began to vanish from the language of children.
Amethyst - The Birthstone For February.
Amanda Dennis
Have you ever wondered how our birthstones were decided upon? We are regularly asked what...
Freshly painted, freshly stocked.
Amanda Dennis
* It's rushing towards the end of November. Does everyone else think it has come...
Movember at Smithsonia and Piccadilly Arcade.
Amanda Dennis
* This year Smithsonia has joined together with fellow retailers in Piccadilly Arcade to support...
A Monday in the life of Smithsonia.
Amanda Dennis
Do you ever walk into a shop like ours and wonder how it all...
Coming up - Mackintosh 150.......
Amanda Dennis
2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The architect and...
Vintage Silver Napkin Rings.
Amanda Dennis
Our 'treasure hunter' has been out and about recently searching for lovely pieces of vintage...
Gorgeous Pieces of Jewellery For Your Wedding Day
Amanda Dennis
You have made all the big decisions - you have the right man, the special...
My Top Ten Gift Ideas of The Moment.
Amanda Dennis
It IS my birthday coming up in May, but these ideas aren't just for me ! Just...
Fabulous Gift Ideas for Family and Friends - for now and Christmas....
Amanda Dennis
Half term is over, it's getting colder and I know thoughts will be turning to...
Our Favourite Local Jeweller.....Nick Hubbard.
Amanda Dennis
We love to sell beautiful handmade jewellery designed by individual artists. When they are local,...
Our Top Ten Gift ideas to take home from Birmingham.
Amanda Dennis
* * Birmingham has become a popular city for weekend breaks, with tourists from this...
Hickory Dickory Dock, The Mouse Ran Up The Clock.....
Amanda Dennis
A new addition to both our clock collection and raku ceramics is this fantastic range of clocks...
Fabulous BFG Prints Available
Amanda Dennis
At last The BFG film is being released this week. Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and...
Our top 7 gift ideas for the man in your life.
Amanda Dennis
Sometimes finding the perfect gift for the man in your life is not so easy....
7 ways to keep your jewellery looking like new....
Amanda Dennis
Most of the jewellery we sell here at Smithsonia is crafted from sterling silver, a...
Season of Sunshine, Flowers, Festivals and Wimbledon.
Amanda Dennis
It's officially summer. Glastonbury this weekend, Wimbledon next week, long days, short nights, thoughts of...
June - the Birmingham Metro, sunshine and Father's Day.
Amanda Dennis
The summer is finally here, blue skies, sunshine, Father's Day in 2 weeks, and the...
Sea Urchins Found in Landlocked Birmingham.
Amanda Dennis
If you need to be reminded of an exotic beach holiday, or just dream of...
Paul Jenkins Animal Figures...
Amanda Dennis
We have just had a delivery of Paul Jenkins' fabulous bronze and Raku ceramic artworks....
Lovely weather for ducks......
Amanda Dennis
It's the beginning of May and still the April showers persist, be it rain, hail...
Brutal Birmingham.....
Amanda Dennis
Can we introduce you to more wonderful items made in our marvellous city. A celebration...
Archibald Design Pewter - Made in Birmingham.
Amanda Dennis
It is really rewarding to be able to stock quality products that have been crafted...
We sell Fabulous Greetings Cards too !
Amanda Dennis
For those of you that don't know the shop, but who live nearby, we sell...
Smithsonia. A Genuine Family Business.
Amanda Dennis
The husband and wife team, Mike and Verity Ferguson, who own Smithsonia took it over...
Current Opening Hours.
Mike Ferguson
We have had a few people commenting that various searches for us online contain information...
Heading Towards Mother's Day......
Mike Ferguson
Everything seems to be happening really quickly this year ! As soon as Valentine's Day...
February is coming.....
Mike Ferguson
We have done our Big January clean, tidied the shop, ordered and received lovely new...
Extended Hours Heading Towards the Festive Season.
Mike Ferguson
As the German Market arrives in Birmingham again, we will be opening earlier and closing...
New Christine Cummings Ceramic Sculptures.
Mike Ferguson
We have just had a lovely new collection of Christine Cummings ceramic sculptures delivered to...
The Big Hoot, Birmingam
Mike Ferguson
89 giant owl sculptures have landed in Birmingham this weekend. Follow the trail of them...
Summer Jewellery...
Mike Ferguson
Summer is well and truly here, it's hot and sunny ( well it was when...
Fathers Day June 21st....
Mike Ferguson
Don't forget your dear old Dad amongst all the rush of holiday plans, end of...
Our Latest Vintage Jewellery and Objects....
Mike Ferguson
We've just had more beautiful vintage items in, varying from napkin rings , silver topped...
Architectural Models by Timothy Richards available in Smithsonia.
Mike Ferguson
We have been stocking the stunning architectural models by Timothy Richards for many years -...
Springtime at Smithsonia.
Mike Ferguson
It"s March 1st and there is a definite spring feeling in the air. The evenings...
New Jelly Cats in.....
Mike Ferguson
We are delighted to announce the arrival of some new and exciting additions to our...
Lots of new ideas.
Mike Ferguson
It's an exciting time of year for us here in the shop. We have several...
Another year....
Mike Ferguson
We are back to 'business as usual' after the festive season, normal working hours and...
Extended Opening Hours for Christmas.....
Mike Ferguson
We are opening for longer to make it easier for you do your Christmas shopping....
Birmingham's Christmas Markets coming next week .....
Mike Ferguson
Reindeer Parade with Camels and a Donkey today ! ...
Latest Editions of Quentin Blake Prints Have Been Launched.
Mike Ferguson
The latest Official Collection of Signed Limited Edition Prints by Quentin Blake has been launched...