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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.

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…

Antique Jewellers launches free hallmark identification tool

UK-based antique ring specialist Antique Jewellers has launched Hallmark Finder, a new…

WJ Shaw Jewellers to launch Yorkshire Rose collection on Yorkshire Day

Independent family business WJ Shaw Jewellers will unveil its first official jewellery…

Birmingham awarded World Craft City status

Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City, making it one of just eight…

The Goldsmiths’ Company appoints new prime warden

The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of brigadier Ed Butler CBE DSO as its…

Allied Gold Group unveils in-house Assay Office

Allied Gold Group has marked the opening of its in-house assay office during an official…
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