Hallmarking

Gold and silver fall in December hallmarking

The number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked in December 2019 decreased by 7.1% and 12.7% respectively, according to figures…

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What to do if you see someone breaking hallmarking law

A real frustration for jewellers who make sure they comply with hallmarking law is seeing instances of others flouting the…

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How jewellery retailers can ride the Brexit storm

As we enter the next chapter of Brexit, and negotiations face the hurdle of a general election, how can UK…

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Platinum hallmarking increases 22.2% in October

Platinum hallmarking increased by 22.2% in October 2019 compared with the same period the previous year, according to figures compiled…

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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?…

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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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Silver and platinum up in September hallmarking

Both the number of silver and platinum pieces hallmarked in September 2019 increased by 4.5% and 14.4% respectively, according to…

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Edinburgh Assay Office’s CEO assumes international chairman role

The Edinburgh Assay Office’s chief executive and master, Scott Walter, will take up the role of chairman of the Convention…

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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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Gold slumps 7.3% in July hallmarking

The number of gold pieces hallmarked in July 2019 decreased by 7.3%, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay…

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