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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.

Birmingham Assay Office appoints new wardens

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

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”…

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…

Q&A with 247 Diamonds

Tell me about the history of the business? We started the very first UK jewellery presence…

Hallmarking falls 19.5% in September

The total number of pieces hallmarked during September 2020 decreased by 19.5% compared with…
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