Assay Office Birmingham News

Kay Alexander, Chairman of The Assay Office said of the Certification  “I am really proud of the high standards set by everyone at The Birmingham Assay Office which are now recognised at an international level, and of the commitment and hard work which have given us this acknowledgment. We believe high ethical standards to be vital to the future of the jewellery, precious metal and gemstone industry and will continue to contribute to this in every way we can.”

Men and women both wear engagement rings in a lot of countries around the world, for example Brazil and Argentina. Engagement rings for men are however a new concept in the UK and USA. While some men may think that wearing a diamond ring is a step too far and is best left to the ladies, jewellery trend experts claim that it's not necessarily about the size of the diamond, but the meaning behind it that appeals to men more. Experts also believe that the rise in 'mangagement' rings signal a ne…

Message from Simon Rainer, Chief Executive of the British Jewellers' Association To mark the BJA