Assay Office Birmingham News

This week's meeting of the International Convention Standing Committee marked 40 years of the Vienna Convention, otherwise known as the Hallmarking Convention. Delegates acknowledged the end of a successful era and the beginning of an exciting new one. A dinner hosted by the Goldsmiths Company at Goldsmiths Hall celebrated the 40th Anniversary and guests from over 30 countries enjoyed dining in the splendour of the Livery Hall and the pageant of the Pikeman and Musketeers escorting the Guests of…

Professional Jeweller formally unveiled its Hot 100 2015 at thrilling evening event Last night our very own Assay Master Stella Layton was honoured in the prestigious annual Professional Jeweller Hot100!                    Stella Layton - CEO & Assay Master - Assay Office Birmingham RETAIL STARS – sponsored by International Jewellery London Alex Goodman & Nicky Morris, owners, Goodman Morris Tracey Brown, director, Chi…

 A seminar led by Academy Director Marion Wilson at IJL this weekend definitely delivered its objective of being thought provoking. The aim of the seminar was to encourage people at all levels of the supply chain to understand the impact of the issues regarding inconsistent diamond grading and engage in challenging them. Andrew Hinds of F Hinds and Adam Gillary of SWAG jewellers both outlined the continual challenges they face in maintaining the integrity of their stock and therefore th…

On Tuesday, Assay Office Birmingham will deliver its second seminar at IJL, this time focussing on Successful Retailing - Understanding Customers, Understanding Products (11:30 - 12:30 in the Olympia Room). Commercial Director, Nyasha Pitt will facilitate a panel discussion to explore the requirements for successful retail sales, balancing product knowledge with an understanding of the customer and their individual requirements. Retail Development Manager for Endless Jewelry, Jennie Higgi…