Edinburgh Assay Office

Welcome to the future of hallmarking

Complete In-House Services Enhanced By State-Of-The-Art Laser Technology Discover By Appointment’s Heathrow Assay Office, created in partnership with the prestigious Edinburgh Assay Office and Ferrari Express Ltd, making your hallmarking experience effortless. Our unique in-house service means you can avoid unnecessary travel, saving time and simplifying the entire process. From…

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Hamilton and Inches launches Fleur-de-lys collection

Fine jeweller Hamilton and Inches has announced the launch of the Fleur-de-lys collection, exclusively handcrafted using 18ct Scottish Gold. The 10-piece fine jewellery collection is made up of two diffusion lines: Fleur-de-lys and Star Fleur-de-lys. Adorned with its own unique ‘Scottish gold’ mark, a stag, each piece is independently verified…

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New Trustmark Scheme relaunched in March

The world’s first consumer online assurance scheme for the jewellery industry, the Trustmark Scheme, relaunched on 1 March with the support of all four UK Assay offices for the first time.  It was first launched in 2012 by the Edinburgh Assay office to reassure consumers that hallmarked jewellery was not…

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Assay offices to remain open in England

The three assay offices based in England are set to remain open during the upcoming nationwide lockdown, they have confirmed. It comes after prime minister Boris Johnson announced that the country would enter a nationwide lockdown from 5 November to 2 December.  The Edinburgh Assay Office in Scotland is exempt…

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Coronavirus: The jewellery industry’s story

At the time of writing, the UK’s embattled high street has been given a glimmer of hope, after prime minister Boris Johnson announced plans on 25 May to allow non-essential retailers to open by mid-June. The announcement will be welcome news for many jewellers who have struggled over the past…

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Assay offices reopen following temporary closures

All four assay offices across the UK have now resumed assay services following their temporary closure in light of the ongoing pandemic.  The British Hallmarking Council confirmed that opening hours and arrangements are now being “managed carefully in line with government advice to ensure the welfare of staff and the…

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Edinburgh Assay Office to resume services

The Edinburgh Assay Offices announced it will resume its hallmarking service after initially closing its doors on 24 March.  The office will now re-open on 28 April following a “successful” week-long closed door trial with volunteer staff. Over the past two weeks, the assay office has also been working internally…

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The Incorporation of Goldsmiths appoints Ebba Goring as new director

Ebba Goring has been appointed as the new director of The Incorporation of Goldsmiths, one of Scotland’s most ancient institutions. Goring succeeded Mary Michel, who joined the business in 2002 and became director in 2012,  and will continue to promote ethical silversmithing. In her previous role as the Incorporation’s programmes…

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15 Minutes with Scott Walter, Edinburgh Assay Office CEO

Tell me about your appointment as chairman of the Convention on the Control & Marking of Articles of Precious Metals? On 1 November I will take up the Chair of the Convention. The Convention is an international treaty between contracting states. It’s purpose is to create a mechanism for cross…

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E-Commerce Handbook Case Study: Ruby & Oscar

Give me a brief description of your business Ruby & Oscar was established in 2018. We offer lab created and natural, semi precious stones set within a selection of silver and gold designs. Operating solely online, we are able to pass on excellent savings directly to our customers. What is…

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