Ian Bayley circa 1993...[/caption]  He went on to become Quality Manager and Senior Chemist in 2004 and is responsible for the Assay Office's business management systems, certified and accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 respectively, both at Central Office and its six Sub-Office locations. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="375"] Ian Bayley circa 2000[/caption]

  However, the crucial point is that the consumer must know what they are buying and pay the appropriate price. The long standing fear that parcels of natural diamonds may become polluted with synthetics which are then very difficult to identify and segregate has become a reality. AnchorCert’s continuing investment in the necessary equipment to identify synthetics and treatments means they are in a position to provide the reassurance the trade needs. For more information and to or…

It promises to be one to remember as Michael Allchin will present the annual review for the last time before he retires from his role as Chief Executive & Assay Master of Assay Office Birmingham. Stella Layton CE and Assay Master designate will be present along with  hallmarking staff members.