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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.

Birmingham Assay Office appoints new wardens

Birmingham Assay Office has announced the appointment of two new wardens, Russell Jeans,…

Goldsmiths’ Company London Assay Office deputy warden to retire

The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Robert Organ, deputy warden at the London Assay…

Hallmarking rises 10% in March

The total number of pieces hallmarked in March 2021 has increased 10% year-on-year,…

Hallmarking falls 28.8% in February

The total number of pieces hallmarked throughout February 2021 decreased 28.8% when compared…

Hallmarking plummets 45.5% in January

The total number of pieces hallmarked during January 2021 plummeted 45.5% against last year,…

Birmingham Assay Office launches search for new guardians

The Birmingham Assay Office has announced it has begun its search for “seasoned individuals”…

Meet the authenticator

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Hallmarking down by 12.1% in December

The total number of pieces hallmarked during December 2020 decreased by only 12.1% compared…

Hallmarking slightly improves in October

The total number of pieces hallmarked in October 2020 fell by 17.5% compared with the same…

Assay offices to remain open in England

The three assay offices based in England are set to remain open during the upcoming…
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