Sheffield Assay Office joins the NAJ

The Sheffield Assay Office has announced that it has recently become a member of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), in a bid to engage “more fully and effectively” with the trade as a whole.

The Sheffield Assay Office is currently looking at a number of collaborations with other NAJ members, which will reportedly be announced in due course, and is working with the NAJ team on raising the perception and awareness of the office.

The office will also work with the NAJ on the education side of the industry to maintain and grow talent within the industry, and raise awareness of the potential and importance of British design and manufacturing through lower levels of education.

Additionally, the NAJ said that all four UK Assay Offices are fundamental to the trade, and it will be hosting events open to members and non-members over the coming months, starting with The Sheffield Assay Office in November.

The association added that it is “key” to raise the awareness of hallmarking and its importance as a form of confidence to the consumer when purchasing their jewellery.

Ben Massey, principal officer, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Sheffield Assay Office into the NAJ membership community. The association’s relationship with UK Assay Offices, both individually and collectively, is something we are looking forward to developing over the next 18 months to really champion hallmarking and associated services.

“The NAJ’s strategy is focused on shaping professional excellence in jewellery businesses and their people, ensuring jewellery retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, valuers and designers are legally compliant, visible and profitable and also encouraging responsible behaviours.”