London Assay Office
Jewellery Focusโs coverage of the London Assay Office explores its vital role in hallmarking, quality assurance, and consumer protection within the jewellery trade.
Our editorial highlights regulatory updates, technological advancements in testing and marking, and the Officeโs work in promoting transparency and trust across the supply chain. We also report on initiatives supporting jewellers, from guidance on compliance to innovations in laser marking and digital certification.
For jewellery professionals, this tag offers authoritative insights into the London Assay Officeโs services, leadership in standards, and ongoing contribution to the integrity of the UK jewellery industry.
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May- 2025 -27 MayAppointments
The Goldsmithsโ Company appoints new prime warden
The Goldsmithsโ Company has announced the appointment of brigadier Ed Butler CBE DSO as its new prime warden, in succession to Richard Reid.ย His priorities for the year ahead include further diversifying the Goldsmithsโ Company community, demonstrating social impact โ from its charitable grant giving of ยฃ4m each year to…
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May- 2024 -10 MayTrade Organisations
Over 7,900 coins pass Trial of the Pyx
The Kingโs Remembrancer, senior master cook of the Kingsโ Bench Division of the High Court, has pronounced a positive verdict on the 7,960 coins submitted by The Royal Mint at the Trial of the Pyx. Among the submissions were the series of eight new definitive coins, displaying designs of the…
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May- 2021 -5 MayAppointments
Goldsmithsโ Company London Assay Office deputy warden to retire
The Goldsmithsโ Company has announced that Robert Organ, deputy warden at the London Assay Office (LAO), is set to retire from his role. Commencing his Goldsmithsโ career in 2000 as superintendent assayer of the LAO, Organ took his current position in 2006. By the time of his retirement in October,…
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May- 2020 -18 MayCoronavirus
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.ย The British Hallmarking Council confirmed that opening hours and arrangements are now being โmanaged carefully in line with government advice to ensure the welfare of staff and the…
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Mar- 2020 -4 MarchTips
Your Guide to Jewellery Hallmarks – What to Know
A piece of jewellery is one of the most priced possessions a person can haveโthey are precious and can be pretty expensive, with some even costing as much as a brand new car. It is only ideal that when you choose jewellery, whether for yourself or as a gift, you…
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Jun- 2019 -19 JuneBrand Profiles
My Store: Crazy Pig Designs
From the age of 16 Armand Serra has been a professional guitar player, however following a move to London where he auditioned for many famous bands including, UFO, Thin Lizzy and Motorhead he eventually found himself working at a jewellery store in Carnaby Street. At first Serra had little interest…
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