Assay Office Birmingham News

The International if not global reach of Assay Office Birmingham continues apace.  During a recent visit to Moscow, Russia on the occasion of the CIBJO International Congress 19-21 May - hosted by the Russian Jewellers' Guild, Chief Executive & Assay Master Stella Layton was presented with an exquisite volume of  "THE JEWELRY HOUSE OF SAZIKOVS". The album is well illustrated and details the historical research of the largest Russian jewellery firm of the 19th century whose work wo…

It's a truly INTERNATIONAL WEEK at Assay Office Birmingham! Today, we had 2 visitors who attended our Understanding Hallmarking course all the way from Australia! If you would like to know more about our one day training courses or would like to book a place, please visit our website www.theassayoffice.co.uk/training-and-education.html or call T: 0121 262 1024 or e-mail gem@theassayoffice.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

BBC Reporter Andy Giddings made a visit to Assay Office Birmingham today to speak with  Craig O'Donnell Curator, Silver Specialist & Valuer.  Taper Stick, with match holder, Elkington Mason & Co, 1844 Craig was more than happy to share his expertise and show Andy the magnificant pieces of silver held within Assay Office Birmingham private Silver collection. If you would like to visit the Silver Collection you can book a place on our next general public open day…

Cooksongold have teamed up with Assay Office Birmingham to give you a unique opportunity to find out what your precious jewellery possesions are worth.