Treatments There are five main ways in which a pearl can be treated and each has its own tell-tale signs that a gemmologist will look for when assessing a pearl. Staining and dyeing Irradiation Coating Filling Doctoring To find out more about these treatments click HERE.   Quick Facts  Chemical Composition: Calcium carbonate, conchiolin (conchin), water Specific Gravity: 2.60 – 2.78 Mohs Hardness: 2.50-3.50, compact structure   Send your pearls to Anc…

As we are getting ever closer to the BIG MOVE, this month's FINAL Jewellery Valuation Day provides you with a rare chance to have your Jewellery, Watches and Silverware valued in the historic surroundings of Assay Office Birmingham. The VERY LAST Jewellery Valuation Day at our current Newhall Street home will take place on Tuesday 26th May. Appointments are running out FAST so get in touch with us TODAY to avoid disappointment! The expert and independent professionals at VIP have been valu…

Assay Office Birmingham's marketing department took a lunch time trip down memory lane as the City took part in the national VE Day Celebrations.