Assay Office Birmingham News

It is an understatement to say that the coming week will be a busy one for Assay Office Birmingham.   Visitors to the Assay Office will also be able to treat themselves to a souvenir or perhaps purchase a gift for a loved one from the Assay Office Gift Shop.  All silver items have been made in Birmingham and hallmarked at the Assay Office.  The support shown to the Quarter's local businesses is very much appreciated by all.  There is also a range of books, cards and sundry items av…

Opening the meeting with an impassioned presentation calling for greater industry collaboration, BJA CEO Simon Rainer stressed the benefits that would accrue through strategic unity. “Here is the vision– a united industry pulling in the same direction, speaking with the same voice and creating even greater consumer confidence in the purchase of jewellery” he stated. “I am so delighted that in my two year tenure as BJA Chairman we are close to concluding this great ven…

Assay Office Birmingham is attending the BJA AGM at the Museum of London.    It will be an eventful and busy meeting as changes to the  National Committee will be finalised and the new Chairman  will be welcomed and give his inaugural presentation.

     Senior Gemmologist Anu Manchanda and Marketing Manager Penny Parkes will represent AnchorCert Gem Lab and are looking forward to learning about diverse subjects from Kashmir sapphires to Antique Scottish Silver with technical workshops in between. Anu is also determined to find more gold after her success at gold panning last year. Her Ceilidh skills will have much improved too!