Hallmarks

A hallmark of the future

Changes in the market have driven the Birmingham Assay Office to invest heavily in the technology to apply hallmarks by…

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Getting the Most from your Hallmark

While the hallmark is regarded as the oldest form of consumer protection, it can also be used creatively as a…

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What does the offshore hallmark mean for the jewellery industry?

“We were extremely happy when the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) finally, after a great deal of pushing and shoving from…

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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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Jewlr and Edinburgh Assay Office announce quality control partnership

North American online jewellery retailer Jewlr has announced its partnership with the Edinburgh Assay Office (EAO). The EAO’s hallmarking services…

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Make Your Mark Award winners announced

This year’s winners of the Make Your Mark Awards were announced at a VIP drinks reception at London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall…

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Deakin and Francis release ‘fun’ dancing monkey cufflinks

British designers and manufacturers Deakin and Francis have released a collection of dancing monkey cufflinks based on the company’s different…

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Noel Hunter OBE appointed chairman of British Hallmarking Council

Noel Hunter OBE has been appointed as the new chairman for the British Hallmarking Council. Hunter said: “I am delighted…

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Period jewellery soars 80% in value over past decade

Period and designer jewellery has grown more in value than the housing market, according to new figures from the Office…

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UK jewellers consider legal challenge to BAO over Indian hallmarking

A group of jewellers and silversmiths in the UK are considering a legal challenge to the Birmingham Assay Office over…

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