Hallmarking Act

Government to review British Hallmarking Council

The UK government has announced that it will commence a review into the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) which will look…

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The NAJ launches Codes of Practice for whole UK industry

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that its Codes of Practice are now available to all jewellery businesses…

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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…

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The British Hallmarking Council is seeking new members

The British Hallmarking Council is seeking new members! If you are interested in the historic practice of Hallmarking, which protects consumers…

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Third of UK gold jewellery sold online suspected as fake, warns BHC

A third of “gold” jewellery being sold online is suspected to be unhallmarked and therefore may be fake, raising concerns…

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BHC introduces new Hallmarking Dealer’s Notice

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has introduced a new Hallmarking Dealer’s Notice which is now available and becomes compulsory on…

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Goldsmith’s Fair 2019 opens for applications

Goldsmith’s Fair has opened applications for designers to submit their work for the 37th edition of the showcase. Jewellery professionals…

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Saying ‘Yes’ to platinum

Platinum has been successfully marketed as the ultimate precious metal and has proved relatively resilient to recent financial turmoil. Volume…

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Industry figures comment on overseas hallmark outcome

Leading figures in the industry have commented on the outcome of the British Hallmarking Council’s consultation on overseas hallmarking styles.…

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UK Jewellers launch parliamentary petition to restrict offshore UK hallmarks

A group of UK silversmiths and jewellers have launched a campaign to restrict the use of distinctive traditional UK hallmarks,…

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