In an age of increasing concern over treated and synthetic gemstones, AnchorCert has an important role to play in ensuring that gemstones are identified correctly. The facilities and services available from AnchorCert are the most comprehensive in the UK and it is appropriate that AnchorCert sponsor the event and are on hand to answer questions about the services available.

Tim Smith, Account Manager for The Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay Office meets attendees from the course.[/caption] In the afternoon, delegates learnt about chemical testing requirements covered by legislation and they had the chance to examine and test sample products as part of the course.   The day was rounded off with a question and answer session with Dippal Manchanda, Technical Director for The Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay Office who answered any queries that the de…

  The Laboratory are pleased to be invited by the show organisers to participate in the Knowledge Centre feature at Surface World2013, at the NEC in September. Surface World brings together professionals from a wide variety of industrial sectors, focussing on platings and coatings.

Peter Tales created Horology Consulting in 2010 following a successful career with the Signet Group, managing their watch and jewellery repair business. Originally trained as a jewellery designer, Peter has also worked for Seiko UK and learned his watchmaking skills with an independent Omega service agency. With many years experience in retailing and repair services, Peter’s expertise also includes business management, staff training and development, and performance measurement and anal…