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Assay Office

Assay offices are central to the UK jewellery trade, ensuring the integrity of precious metal goods through hallmarking and quality assurance. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed about the activities and developments of the UK’s assay offices—Birmingham, London, Sheffield, and Edinburgh—is vital. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage on hallmarking standards, regulatory updates, innovations in testing and certification, and the broader role assay offices play in supporting the trade.

Assay Office

Assay offices are central to the UK jewellery trade, ensuring the integrity of precious metal goods through hallmarking and quality assurance. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed about the activities and developments of the UK’s assay offices—Birmingham, London, Sheffield, and Edinburgh—is vital. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage on hallmarking standards, regulatory updates, innovations in testing and certification, and the broader role assay offices play in supporting the trade.

JQBID appoints Roxanne Guest as its chair of board

Her appointment comes as the BID continues its work to support local businesses, advocate…

Trading Standards and Sheffield Assay Office find law breaches at jewellers

Officers provided statutory advice to minor offenders, while firms with serious breaches…

Birmingham Assay Office opens new Assay Hub

Assay Hub provides jewellery professionals with access to specialised screening equipment

Birmingham Assay Office appoints new chief executive

The transition to the 15th assay master in the office's history follows a planned succession…

Former NAJ president David Doyle dies at 64

He was appointed NAJ president in 2018, a role he held for five years

Alexandria launches debut men’s high-end collection

Alexandria, a new London-based men’s high jewellery brand, has launched with a collection of…

Hockley Mint’s Gary Wroe receives 2025 NAJ Chair’s Award

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has named Gary Wroe, managing director of…

Sheffield Assay Office names new head of commercial operations

Sheffield Assay Office has appointed Sara Hale as its new head of commercial operations,…

Council criticised over Birmingham Jewellery Quarter workshops sale

Birmingham City Council is facing criticism after placing a row of historic workshops on…

Edinburgh Assay Office launches ‘Hallmarking 2.0’ digital pilot

The Edinburgh Assay Office (EAO) has launched Hallmarking 2.0, a proof-of-concept project to…
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