AnchorCert Gem Lab News

The new purpose built Assay Office Birmingham building located on the corner of Moreton Street and Icknield Street in the Jewellery Quarter is really starting to take shape! Logo's have now started to appear on hoarding's going around the building. Glass windows are now being fitted into position, which will give staff and customers a more realistic idea for what the building will look like upon completion of construction work. The Silver Collection Visits will take place on Monday 23rd…

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz.  Fine amethysts have traditionally been set in religious jewellery and royal crown jewels. Throughout history, the gemstone has also been associated with mystical powers, and is supposed to convey strength and wit to those who wear it.  Over the centuries Amethyst has become more available and affordable making it one of the world’s most popular coloured gemstones and the most commercially important gem-quality quartz variety  …

Vikki Vallender, Laboratory Sales Manager and Steve Franklin, Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator at the Analytical Laboratory attended the Jewelley & Watch Show event which is currently taking place at the NEC in Birmingham.

YOUR ONE DAY TRAINING COURSE TODAY ON NEW ANCHORCERT ACADEMY WEBSITE! www.theassayoffice.co.uk/academy The new 2015 training course season is about to begin at Assay Office Birmingham, bringing you a great schedule of one day programmes.   HIGHLIGHTED TRAINING COURSES – Week Commencing 9th February 2015 Understanding Jewellery Valuations > Tuesday 10th February 2015 (FULLY BOOKED) £250 + VAT *An extra date has been added for Tuesday 17th February 2015. Places are …