Birmingham has always held a special place in the story of British jewellery. Home to the famous Jewellery Quarter, the city has been the heartbeat of the UK's jewellery craft for centuries. This May, that tradition is celebrated once again as the BCU Jewellery Exhibition — Metamorphosis opens its doors at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. And to mark this moment, Franc Laurent, one of the UK's most trusted luxury moissanite jewellery brands, is running an exclusive 10% off sitewide offer online from 1st to 4th May 2026.
Claiming the discount takes one simple step. Join the Franc Laurent email list at franclaurent.com and your unique discount code is revealed to you instantly — ready to use at checkout straight away, with no delay and no conditions attached.
About the BCU Jewellery Exhibition — Metamorphosis 2026
The BCU Jewellery Exhibition — Metamorphosis is a showcase of contemporary jewellery and objects by first year students from Birmingham City University, set within the unique environment of Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
The theme of Metamorphosis is both considered and deeply fitting for an exhibition of this nature. The exhibition brings together an amalgamation of ideas, metalsmithing processes, and techniques, presenting an explorative and transformative showcase of work developed in response to the Gardens themselves. Working primarily in copper and metal, students explore material transformation as an integral part of their practice.
Exploring connections between human and plant life, the students have engaged with the natural world as both inspiration and collaborator. Through making processes that record, transform, and reimagine natural forms and textures, the work reflects on the relationships between people, plants, and the environments we share.
It is the kind of exhibition that reminds you what jewellery making is really about — not just the finished object, but the thinking, the process, and the meaning that sits behind every piece.
Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition within the Mediterranean House, to discover how contemporary design can respond to and reframe the natural world around us.
Verified Event Details:
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Exhibition |
BCU Jewellery Exhibition — Metamorphosis |
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Presented By |
Birmingham City University |
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Location |
The Mediterranean House, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR |
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Dates |
1st to 4th May 2026 |
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Event Hours |
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily |
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Entry |
Free with Gardens entry ticket or Membership |
Entry to the exhibition is included with a valid Gardens entry ticket. Members of Birmingham Botanical Gardens receive free entry.
The Franc Laurent Offer: 10% Off Sitewide
Franc Laurent is marking the BCU Jewellery Exhibition with a limited-time online offer that runs precisely across the four days of the event.
From 1st to 4th May 2026, every piece across the entire Franc Laurent moissanite collection is available at 10% off on the website. Getting hold of the discount is straightforward — visit franclaurent.com, join the email list, and your personal discount code is revealed to you instantly. Enter it at checkout and the saving is applied immediately.
There is no minimum spend, no product exclusions, and no complicated terms to navigate. The full collection, 10% off, for four days.
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Discount |
10% Off Sitewide |
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Valid Dates |
1st to 4th May 2026 |
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Where to Shop |
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How to Get the Code |
Join the Franc Laurent email list |
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Code Revealed |
Instantly upon sign-up |
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Minimum Spend |
None |
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Collections Included |
All — Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Necklaces |
What Can You Shop With 10% Off?
Every category across the Franc Laurent website is included in this offer. Here is what is on offer.
Moissanite Engagement Rings
Where most Franc Laurent customers begin, and for very good reason. The engagement ring collection spans classic round-cut solitaires in 6-prong settings through to oval-cut designs in hidden halo, criss-cross split shank, twisted shoulder, shoulder set milgrain edge, and double pavé band styles. These are rings built around the stone — and the stone is always the centrepiece.
Prices in this collection start from around £315. A 10% saving on a purchase as considered and lasting as an engagement ring makes a real difference, both financially and as a reason to act during this specific window.
Moissanite Wedding Rings
Crafted for the long haul. The wedding ring collection is built around comfort, durability, and quiet elegance — pieces that work beautifully alongside an engagement ring or stand with equal confidence on their own. The same certified moissanite quality and precision craftsmanship runs through every piece in this range.
Moissanite Earrings
One of the most diverse and rewarding categories to explore across the entire Franc Laurent collection. Flat back stud styles include tiny star, crescent moon, heart cut, pear cut, evil eye, baguette, princess cut, pavé, trinity stone, and sunflower designs. For those who want something with movement and presence, the halo drop and dropper styles deliver both in equal measure.
An excellent choice for gifting or for treating yourself to something genuinely well made.
Moissanite Pendants
Understated, personal, and consistently worn. The Franc Laurent pendant collection covers solitaire drops, three-stone round-cut drops in semi-bezel settings, cluster styles, heart shaped designs, cross pendants in bezel channel settings, princess cut circle and double circle shapes, and the D'amour Pendant — a solitaire moissanite framed by delicate accent stones that has become one of the most admired pieces in the collection.
These are pendants for every day and every occasion, the kind that quietly become the piece that never comes off.
Moissanite Necklaces
For those who want something with a stronger presence. The necklace collection moves from the delicate 11 Point and Half Carat Dazzling Strand pieces through to the Eternal Spark Necklace, the Constellation Design, and the Arc of Moissanite. Each is built around moissanite in a way that puts the stone front and centre, for occasions that deserve it and for everyday moments that simply should feel special.
How to Claim Your 10% Off
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Step 1: Visit franclaurent.com and join the email list. Your unique discount code is revealed instantly upon sign-up.
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Step 2: Browse the full collection. Every category and every piece is included in the offer.
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Step 3: Add your chosen pieces to your bag and enter your code at checkout. The 10% saving is applied immediately.
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Step 4: Choose your payment method. Pay in full, or spread the cost with PayPal or Klarna Pay Later. UK customers receive free delivery. International customers can select a delivery option at checkout.
Why Moissanite, and Why Franc Laurent
Moissanite is a gemstone that has earned its reputation honestly. With a refractive index higher than a diamond, it produces more fire and brilliance under light — turning heads in a way that photographs rarely do justice to. It sits at 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it one of the most durable options available for everyday jewellery wear. And unlike mined diamonds, moissanite carries none of the ethical and environmental concerns that have long surrounded the traditional diamond supply chain.
Every stone in the Franc Laurent collection is certified and ethically sourced, selected for quality before it ever reaches a setting. The brand does not treat ethical sourcing as a selling point — it treats it as a baseline.
BCU's School of Jewellery is internationally renowned, situated in the heart of Birmingham's famous Jewellery Quarter — a part of the city where an estimated 40 per cent of British jewellery is still made today. Franc Laurent, as a UK-registered luxury moissanite jewellery brand, shares a deep respect for that tradition of craftsmanship, and marks the BCU exhibition with this offer as a genuine nod to the wider world of British jewellery making.
About Franc Laurent
Franc Laurent is a UK-registered luxury moissanite jewellery brand, incorporated in England. The brand offers a full collection of certified moissanite engagement rings, wedding rings, earrings, pendants, and necklaces, with customisable design options available across the range.
All UK orders are shipped free of charge. International orders are available with delivery rates calculated at checkout. The brand's 30-day free returns policy applies to all purchases, and Pay Later options are available through both PayPal and Klarna. All major payment methods are accepted including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
FAQs:
Does the 10% off apply to every product on the site?
Yes. Every piece across all collections including engagement rings, wedding rings, earrings, pendants, and necklaces. There are no exclusions.
How do I receive the discount code?
Join the Franc Laurent email list at franclaurent.com. Your code is revealed to you instantly and is ready to use at checkout straight away.
Can I return a purchase made during the offer period?
Yes. Franc Laurent's standard 30-day free returns policy applies to all purchases made during the discount window.
Can I use Klarna or PayPal Pay Later during the sale?
Yes. Both options are available throughout the full four-day offer period.
Do I need to attend the BCU exhibition to qualify for the discount?
No. This is an entirely online offer running on the Franc Laurent website during the exhibition dates. You can shop from anywhere in the UK or internationally.
