Assay Office Birmingham News

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) announces a new initiative to provide support for the U.K. jewellery industry and to protect U.K. consumers. This October sees the launch of a new format for the Dealers Notice, a new digital asset explaining the vital information contained in a hallmark and a new campaign encouraging jewellers to give high visibility to the importance of hallmarking online.

A new commemorative mark has been designed to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

On Monday 23rd August, Hope competition winner Livi Mitchell was invited, along with her parents and friend Isla for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Birmingham Assay Office.

In a bid to support retailers and the ever-changing needs of consumers, SafeGuard Valuations, part of the Birmingham Assay Office, will automatically screen all jewellery items or watches set with diamonds to determine they are natural or potentially laboratory grown.  This will be offered as a standard part of their reputable jewellery valuation service.