If you haven't already, here is your LAST CHANCE for two of you to win a FREE PLACE on THE VERY LAST Understanding Hallmarking course, which will take place at Assay Office Birmingham's historic home before the BIG MOVE to a new building this Summer. 3) How long has Assay Office Birmingham been it it's current home on Newhall Street?   E-MAIL YOUR ANSWERS TO gem@theassayoffice.co.uk WITH THE HEADING EASTER COMPETITION   COMPETITON CLOSES ON THURSDAY…

AnchorCert Gem Lab is once again pleased to sponsor the Scottish Gemmological Association Conference 2015 which is due to take place at The Peebles Hydro Hotel from Friday 1st May - Monday 4th May. Senior Gemmologist Anu Manchanda and Curator and Valuer Craig O'Donnell will both be attending the Conference and representing AnchorCert Gem Lab. They are both looking forward to meeting up with colleagues and fellow gemmologists and valuers as well as learning more about a wid…

One of Earth’s rarest treasures   April’s birthstone is thought to provide the wearer with better relationships and an increase in inner strength. Wearing diamonds is purported to bring other benefits such as balance, clarity and abundance. Diamond is also the gem that marks the 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries.  Your guide to the 4C’s Diamond quality is judged by four primary factors – colour, clarity, carat and cut. Colour In most dia…