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Consumers are growing increasingly educated about the authenticity of precious stones and metals in jewellery. Here, ANU MANCHANDA takes us through the Birmingham Assay Office’s certification process. Diamond certification is a hot topic. Demand is being driven by internet sales and research and the consumer’s perceived increase in knowledge as they try to assess one potential purchase against another based on ‘quality’ as opposed to the straightforward visual appeal o…

The Birmingham Assay Office chose not to send Christmas cards in the post this year. The money saved as a result was donated to Birmingham based charity, St Basils. The Birmingham Assay Office team met with Steve Rainbow from St Basil's today and were delighted to present the charity with a cheque on behalf of The Birmingham Assay Office.  Michael Allchin, CEO and Assay Master of The Birmingham Assay Office presents Steve Rainbow and St Basils with a cheque for £500. L-R Top Row: …

ANTIQUES FOR EVERYONE The Birmingham Assay Office will be at Antiques for Everyone at the NEC , 10th -13th April 2014. Come and see us in Section Two, stand B18 where you will have the chance to learn more about The Birmingham Assay Office and try out our new Help with Hallmarks App!