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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.

Hallmarking dips 12.4% in August

Hallmarking figures have dipped for the second consecutive month, down 12.4% in August…

Hallmarking slumps 10.5% in July

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

Birmingham Assay Office opens doors to new headquarters

The Birmingham Assay Office has officially opened its new purpose-built headquarters in…

AnchorCert backs new Diamond ISO Standard

The Birmingham Assay Office’s AnchorCert Gem Lab has welcomed the recent publication…

June hallmarking jumps 12.3%

The total number of hallmarked items surged 12.3% in June, an increase of 94,023 articles…

Birmingham Assay Office launches historical Assay Archives online

The Birmingham Assay Office has launched its Assay Archives online, showcasing its…

Hallmarking up 3.1% in May

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

Hallmarking: What You Need To Know

Some jewellers have been in the news recently for falling foul of the Hallmarking Act…

Turning obstacles into opportunity

Regardless of what business you are in, it is essential to understand exactly where and how…

Hallmarking figures up 10% in April

The total number of hallmarked articles grew 10% in April following a disappointing March,…
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