After a very busy SafeGuard Valuation Event Day and an Understanding Diamonds training course, preparations began for tomorrows AnchorCert Gem Lab Open Day. The Open Day includes a tour of the Lab and the chance to view a small exhibition including laser inscribed stones, lab grown diamonds and treated diamonds and gems. Tomorrows Open Day is now fully booked but if you would like to attend our next event please email your name, and contact details to gem@theassayoffice.co.uk and we will…

It is an understatement to say that the coming week will be a busy one for Assay Office Birmingham.   Visitors to the Assay Office will also be able to treat themselves to a souvenir or perhaps purchase a gift for a loved one from the Assay Office Gift Shop.  All silver items have been made in Birmingham and hallmarked at the Assay Office.  The support shown to the Quarter's local businesses is very much appreciated by all.  There is also a range of books, cards and sundry items av…

Opening the meeting with an impassioned presentation calling for greater industry collaboration, BJA CEO Simon Rainer stressed the benefits that would accrue through strategic unity. “Here is the vision– a united industry pulling in the same direction, speaking with the same voice and creating even greater consumer confidence in the purchase of jewellery” he stated. “I am so delighted that in my two year tenure as BJA Chairman we are close to concluding this great ven…