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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.

  • Jul- 2025 -
    21 July
    DesignersWJ Shaw Jewellers to launch Yorkshire Rose collection on Yorkshire Day

    WJ Shaw Jewellers to launch Yorkshire Rose collection on Yorkshire Day

    Independent family business WJ Shaw Jewellers will unveil its first official jewellery collection on 1 August to coincide with Yorkshire Day. The Yorkshire Rose collection is based on one of the earliest designs created by founders William and Julia Shaw, who began their jewellery-making business in Barnsley in 1988. The…

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  • Jun- 2025 -
    4 June
    Trade OrganisationsBirmingham awarded World Craft City status

    Birmingham awarded World Craft City status

    Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City, making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the designation from the World Crafts Council. Led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and co-applicants Birmingham City University, a bid for World Craft City status was supported by…

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  • May- 2025 -
    27 May
    AppointmentsThe Goldsmiths’ Company appoints new prime warden

    The Goldsmiths’ Company appoints new prime warden

    The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of brigadier Ed Butler CBE DSO as its new prime warden, in succession to Richard Reid.  His priorities for the year ahead include further diversifying the Goldsmiths’ Company community, demonstrating social impact – from its charitable grant giving of £4m each year to…

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  • Jan- 2025 -
    20 January
    DesignersAllied Gold Group unveils in-house Assay Office

    Allied Gold Group unveils in-house Assay Office

    Allied Gold Group has marked the opening of its in-house assay office during an official ribbon cutting ceremony by Ashley Carson, Assay Master and CEO of the Sheffield Assay Office. The occasion was also attended by members of the British Hallmarking Council. The first hallmark struck at the new facility…

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  • Dec- 2024 -
    10 December
    FeaturesWelcome to the future of hallmarking

    Welcome to the future of hallmarking

    Complete In-House Services Enhanced By State-Of-The-Art Laser Technology Discover By Appointment’s Heathrow Assay Office, created in partnership with the prestigious Edinburgh Assay Office and Ferrari Express Ltd, making your hallmarking experience effortless. Our unique in-house service means you can avoid unnecessary travel, saving time and simplifying the entire process. From…

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  • Oct- 2024 -
    29 October
    ManufacturersAG Group announces in-house assay office

    AG Group announces in-house assay office

    Allied Gold and Brown and Newirth owner AG Group has announced that it has opened an in-house assay office at its group headquarters. The move follows a historic agreement with the Sheffield Assay Office, marking the first-ever fine jewellery manufacturing Sheffield sub-office. The partnership has received full approval from the…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    5 September
    RetailersLylie achieves B Corp status

    Lylie achieves B Corp status

    British jewellery brand Lylie has achieved B Corp certification following two years of dedicated work towards the accreditation by founder and creative director Eliza Walter.  By becoming B Corp certified, Lylie is reinforcing its ongoing commitment to environmental and social actions, transparency and accountability.  Lylie has achieved a B Impact…

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  • Aug- 2024 -
    15 August
    AuctionsCertified natural diamond single stone rings up for auction

    Certified natural diamond single stone rings up for auction

    Richard Winterton Auctioneers has revealed jewellery including two natural diamond rings expected to exceed £6,000 is to be sold next month. This includes a 3.78 carat single stone diamond ring, now estimated at £4,000 to £6,000, and a 1.46ct diamond solitaire, estimated at £2,000 to £3,000. The larger stone is…

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  • May- 2024 -
    16 May
    AppointmentsRichard Reid becomes 679th prime warden of The Goldsmiths’ Company

    Richard Reid becomes 679th prime warden of The Goldsmiths’ Company

    The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Richard Reid has taken office as prime warden, in succession to Charles Mackworth-Young CVO.  Former chairman of KPMG London and the Safer London Foundation, Reid’ chose to take a vocational approach to professional development rather than attend university. He undertook training to become an…

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  • 10 May
    Trade OrganisationsOver 7,900 coins pass Trial of the Pyx

    Over 7,900 coins pass Trial of the Pyx

    The King’s Remembrancer, senior master cook of the Kings’ Bench Division of the High Court, has pronounced a positive verdict on the 7,960 coins submitted by The Royal Mint at the Trial of the Pyx. Among the submissions were the series of eight new definitive coins, displaying designs of the…

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