After several years of white metal being the clear favourite for jewellery in all sectors of the market, yellow and rose gold are finally making a comeback. Assay Office Birmingham’s DIPPAL MANCHANDA sheds some light on the quality assurance issues this poses. RISING POPULARITY Assay Office Birmingham has assayed and hallmarked many rose gold items this year. These range from beautiful bespoke items from local Birmingham designer-makers through high ticket price bridal sets, and…

Assay Office Birmingham has today announced the training course schedule for 2015. Please be aware that places are limited on all courses, so book now to avoid disapointment! Tuesday 10th February 2015 Tuesday 10th March 2015 Tuesday 14th April 2015 Tuesday 12th May 2015 £250 + VAT for per delegate Understanding Coloured Gemstones Monday 9th February 2015 Monday 9th March 2015 Monday 20th April 2015 £195 + VAT for per delegate Understanding Watches …

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Officers of Flintshire County Council’s  Public Protection service are celebrating success in this year’s Touchstone Awards. The competition which is run by the British Hallmarking Council is designed to highlight good practice by enforcement bodies throughout the UK in relation to businesses which trade in precious metals.    The project officers are Jack Yates, Trading Standards Officer (Weights and Measures and Hallmarking Specialist) and Gareth Jones, Enforcement Officer…