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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 figures drop 4.4%

Hallmarking figures fell by 4.4 in October, with gold taking a particular hit.

70% of jewellery shoppers look for a ‘trust mark’ online

More than 90% of shoppers say knowing their online jewellery purchase is the genuine article…

Hallmarking back on the rise but down Q3

Hallmarking figures resumed their upward trajectory in September after two consecutive…

NAJ Awards shortlisted members announced

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the shortlist for its first ever…

Edinburgh Assay Office launches diamond certification in Heathrow office

The Edinburgh Assay Office has introduced a new diamond certification option to its…

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…
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