Assay Office

BHC introduces new Hallmarking Dealer’s Notice

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has introduced a new Hallmarking Dealer’s Notice which is now available and becomes compulsory on…

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Gold slumps 7.3% in July hallmarking

The number of gold pieces hallmarked in July 2019 decreased by 7.3%, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay…

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Hallmarking figures slump 4.7% in June

Hallmarking figures fell across all major categories in June 2019, compared with the same period the previous year, with overall…

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Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office to hold Jewellery Congress this July

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office will be holding an international conference on the 8-9 July 2019, at Goldsmiths’ Hall. Called…

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My Store: Crazy Pig Designs

From the age of 16 Armand Serra has been a professional guitar player, however following a move to London where…

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Gold and platinum up in May hallmarking

Both the number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in May 2019 increased by 1.4% and 12.4% respectively, according to…

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Gold, silver and platinum up in April hallmarking

Both the number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked in April 2019 increased by 6.6% and 3.3% respectively, according to…

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Sheffield jeweller to exhibit at new jewellery and silversmithing fair

Sheffield jeweller Jennie Gill has been announced as one of the 60 independent makers from all over the UK who…

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Gold and platinum up in March hallmarking

Both the number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in March 2019 increased significantly by 4.5% and 19.1% respectively, according…

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New northern jewellery and silversmithing show announced

A new northern contemporary jewellery and silversmithing show has been announced to be held at the historic Cutlers’ Hall in…

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