Collaboration and communication are two key objectives for Stella Layton, who has been elected as the new chairman of the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT).

Not long to go before Assay Office Birmingham attends this year's Jewellery & Watch Show 2015, which is taking place at NEC Birmingham between Sunday 1st February and Thursday 5th February. With the increasing trend for personalisation, bespoke products and individual branding, the opportunities to use the laser marking services on a wide range of materials are growing. For all your national and international Hallmarking requirements, please come and talk to a member of the team, who will…

WHY USE THE ANALYTICAL LABORATORY�S MELTING SERVICES? � The Analytical Laboratory offers a fast, efficient service. � The Analytical Laboratory is independent, does not purchase materials and has no vested interest in the results. � Dip sampling from the core of the molten metal provides highly accurate results. � All dip samples are returned to the Customer. � Fire assay procedures are followed for gold. Platinum, palladium, …

Assay Office Birmingham staff were recently given the opportunity to purchase jewellery items which were generously donated by customers. The money raised from this initiative has now been donated to the Birmingham based Cure Leukaemia charity. Upon receiving the cheque, Robert commented “We rely heavily on the support of people and businesses like yourselves to help us so that we can employ our elite team of specialist nurses and develop effective new treatments in order to con…