Not long to go now until construction work of the new building is complete and a brand new era can begin for Assay Office Birmingham!

Recently in the news, there have been some high profile cases where jewellers have received heavy fines for not legitimately ensuring that all jewellery items are hallmarked by an Assay Office. Assay Office Birmingham would therefore like to take the opportunity to remind all jewellers and traders working in the precious metals industry about the importance of registering for hallmarking, obtaining a sponsor's mark and complying with the law. You can describe articles as plated as lon…

Here’s your chance to win a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne (the one with the Anchor on!) courtesy of AnchorCert Analytical to celebrate the start of Summer. http://www.facebook.com/baolaboratory and leave your answers in the comments Alternatively, you can e-mail your answers to gem@theassayoffice.co.uk. Please remember to provide a contact number as well. The winner will be announced on Friday 5th June. GOOD LUCK!