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FOND FAREWELL FOR BERNARD

Family and friends with Bernard’s portrait in Reception at The Assay Office. Left to right: Roger Burman, Daniel Drazen, Paul Berwin, Valerie Berwin, Sophie Drazen, Margaret Ward, John Knowles and John Bettinson.[/caption] The memorial service, held in St Paul’s Church in the Jewellery Quarter on 9th July drew people together from around the country to celebrate Bernard’s life. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="448"] Donations in memory of Bernard, for his favourit…

By admin | Jul 10th, 2013
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REACH FOR THE GLASS

New regulations come into force this year, controlling lead content in jewellery and other items; but some materials are considered exempt, such as crystal glass, for which Dippal Manchanda of the Birmingham Assay Office has developed a test. The new ‘crystal glass’ test has been developed specifically in response to customer demand as manufacturers and importers prepare for the forthcoming restrictions on the use of lead in jewellery products under the European REACH (Restric…

By admin | Jul 10th, 2013
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DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOUR PRECIOUS JEWELLERY POSSESSIONS ARE WORTH? FIND OUT AT THE NEXT SAFEGUARD JEWELLERY VALUATION DAY - TUESDAY 23RD JULY 2013

To answer YES to all of these questions, you now have a wonderful opportunity to book an appointment with a specialist jewellery, watch and silverware valuer and –for a FIXED Fee –you will have your items photographed, and receive an immediate on the day value for each item.  You will further receive, a full valuation report folder containing a photograph, detailed description and statement of value for each individual item.  Other services are also available and include: a p…

By admin | Jul 9th, 2013
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‘WATCH’ OUT FOR FELLOWS: LOCAL AUCTION HOUSE RECOGNISED TWICE IN ONE WEEK!

Local auction house Fellows has gone from strength to strength, having being recognized by industry specialists twice in less than a week. Managing Director Stephen Whittaker made WatchPro’s ‘Hot 100’ list and was awarded ‘Retail Titan’ on 2nd July while the UK Retail Jewellery Awards 2013, taking place on 4th July,  singled out Fellows for the nights only ‘high commendation’  after being shortlisted  for ‘Etailer of the Year 2013’. Fo…

By admin | Jul 8th, 2013
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