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“Boulton would be proud” Silver Talk - a glittering stroll down AOB's memory lane Don't miss the last Silver Talk of 2016, this November 24th!  “Boulton would be proud” provides an overview of the long history and success of Assay Office Birmingham, since it was founded as a result of Matthew Boulton’s efforts in 1773.The talk will take a glimpse back into the early history of the Assay Office, the reasons Boulton fought so hard for it and the factors which h…

Assay Office Birmingham CEO and Assay Master to Step Down in March 2017 Joint CEO is appointed to achieve smooth transition Assay Office Birmingham has announced that its Chief Executive Officer and Assay Master, Stella Layton, is to leave the role at the end of March 2017. Stella Layton, who joined in 2014 and became the UK's first female assay master, has successfully delivered and overseen a number of key projects including the move from the Assay Office’s outdated premises …

Laser Marking, Branding and Personalisation At Assay Office Birmingham, we have invested heavily in the latest technology to enable marks to be applied by laser. This allows us to offer you greater choice for your hallmarking needs.  Laser marking is particularly suitable for delicate and intricate articles, as well as hollow or imported items, where customers may not have the opportunity to finish an article after hallmarking.  We offer two types of laser mark; a light ou…

People buy from people… and Brexit is making some people buy even more! Weak Pound encourages increased jewellery sales – are you getting your fair share?  Brexit may be giving some the blues, however the UK jewellery market is benefiting from the weak pound as foreign tourists take advantage and indulge in some extreme retail therapy.  So whilst the jewellery market benefits, what are you doing to secure your slice of the pie..? And how do you turn a one-off opportunit…