SafeGuard Valuations News

The name Emerald derives from a Persian word meaning “green gem.” Emerald is a green variety of the mineral Beryl. Natural emeralds form in metamorphic or sedimentary rocks as elongated six-sided prismatic crystals, when beryllium, aluminium, silicon, oxygen and one or more trace elements come together in the right geological environment.   Where is it found ? Colombia continues to be at the top of the list in terms of the countries in which fine emeralds are found.  F…

At the Jewellery & Giftware Ball which was held at the end of 2014  Mr Tom Green of Charles Green & Son  generously bid £1,750 to host a rare and unique experience at Assay Office Birmingham.  The money raised from this went to The Benevolent Society - a wonderful charity that helps those who have worked in the jewellery trade and who may have fallen upon hard times.    As part of the experience a luncheon was held at Assay Office Birmingham, attended by Ch…

It was another busy and successful jewellery valuation day here at Assay Office Birmingham.  It was one of the final jewellery valuation days in our current historic surroundings.  We only have one jewellery valuation day here before we move into a brand new purpose built building this Summer. The VERY LAST Jewellery Valuation Day at our current Newhall Street home will take place on Tuesday 26th May.  Book TODAY to avoid missing out. The expert and independent professionals…

Members of The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) were recently at Assay Office Birmingham to have a tour of the building and  listen to a presentation from Chief Executive and Assay Master Stella Layton. The visitors were given a chance to have a look around exclusive areas of the business including the Hallmarking floor, AnchorCert Gem Lab, SafeGuard Jewellery Valuations and also the private silver collection. CMJ Members congregate in the Assay Office reception before the tour begin…