Assay Office

Hallmarking back on the rise but down Q3

Hallmarking figures resumed their upward trajectory in September after two consecutive monthly falls, but total hallmarking for Q3 is down.…

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NAJ Awards shortlisted members announced

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the shortlist for its first ever award ceremony.  The awards, which will…

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Edinburgh Assay Office launches diamond certification in Heathrow office

The Edinburgh Assay Office has introduced a new diamond certification option to its Hallmarking in Transit offering at its London…

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Hallmarking dips 12.4% in August

Hallmarking figures have dipped for the second consecutive month, down 12.4% in August compared with the same period the previous…

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Hallmarking slumps 10.5% in July

The total number of hallmarked items fell 10.5% in July, a decrease of 91,949 articles when compared with July 2014.…

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Birmingham Assay Office opens doors to new headquarters

The Birmingham Assay Office has officially opened its new purpose-built headquarters in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.  After 137 years based in…

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AnchorCert backs new Diamond ISO Standard

The Birmingham Assay Office’s AnchorCert Gem Lab has welcomed the recent publication of a new diamond ISO Standard. The standard, entitled ‘Consumer Confidence…

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June hallmarking jumps 12.3%

The total number of hallmarked items surged 12.3% in June, an increase of 94,023 articles when compared with the same…

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Birmingham Assay Office launches historical Assay Archives online

The Birmingham Assay Office has launched its Assay Archives online, showcasing its historical silver, coin and library collections to the…

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Hallmarking up 3.1% in May

The total number of hallmarked articles in May grew by 3.1% compared with the same time last year, according to…

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