Book your place on the last but one Understanding Hallmarking course for 2013 which will take place on 15th October at The Birmingham Assay Office. This Half-day event provides a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and visit the Hallmaking Floor at the Birmingham Assay Office, which is not usually open to the public. During a special guided tour you will see how Hallmarks are applied to precious metal items and jewellery and have the chance to 'have a go' at hallmarking. We look…

We look forward to seeing you on 31st October.

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Mike Leddy recently visited The Birmingham Assay Office along with his wife the Lady Mayoress - Pauline Leddy. The Lord Mayor is no stranger to the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham as he began is working life working for a manufacturing jewellery company learning the trade of a jeweller, including setting, mounting, diamond milling and polishing.  Councillor Mike Leddy's life then led him to take up a position with Lucas where he remained for th…