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Birmingham Assay Office

The Birmingham Assay Office is a cornerstone of the UK jewellery trade, providing hallmarking, testing, and certification services that ensure the quality and integrity of precious metal goods. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed about its developments is essential to maintaining compliance and understanding industry standards. Jewellery Focus offers in-depth coverage on the Birmingham Assay Office, including regulatory updates, innovations in testing and hallmarking, and its role in supporting the jewellery sector’s operational and ethical standards.

Birmingham Assay Office

The Birmingham Assay Office is a cornerstone of the UK jewellery trade, providing hallmarking, testing, and certification services that ensure the quality and integrity of precious metal goods. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed about its developments is essential to maintaining compliance and understanding industry standards. Jewellery Focus offers in-depth coverage on the Birmingham Assay Office, including regulatory updates, innovations in testing and hallmarking, and its role in supporting the jewellery sector’s operational and ethical standards.

UK hallmarking unchanged in January

The number of pieces hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices was flat with 0.0% growth in…

Hallmarking drops 3.5% in November

Hallmarking dropped by 3.5% in November, from last month’s 896,622 to 865,515, according to…

Hallmarking falls 12.2% in August

The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 12.2% in August.

Bradley’s Jewellers launches new eco rocks colour collection

Bradley’s Jewellers has announced the launch of a new eco rocks colour editions collection.

Birmingham Assay Office signs tech deal with CIBJO

The Birmingham Assay Office and The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) have announced a…

NAJ appoints Gary Wroe as president

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of Gary Wroe to…

Hallmarking drops 35.9% in March

The total number of items hallmarked by all four UK Assay Offices fell 35.9% in March 2023…

Bradley’s Jewellers receives first King Charles hallmark

Independent retailer Bradley’s Jewellers York has become one of the first people to have a…

Birmingham Assay Office teams up with Aston University for KTP

Aston University has teamed up with hallmarking specialists Birmingham Assay Office (BAO)…

Birmingham Assay Office chair Carol Brady to step down

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