Assay Office Birmingham News

The technical director of Assay Office Birmingham’s AnchorCert Analytical Laboratory has been sharing the organisation’s expertise at a dedicated nickel workshop, with the aim of discovering more about nickel sensitivity in consumers.  

Here's some news from Becca Williams, Jewellery Designer and Silversmith about the Jewellery Quarter Open Studios activities taking place during the first Jewellery Quarter Festival, 17th - 19th July Thanks Becca for the information Well hello – the spring has melted away already in the face of this summer heat and I hope that you’re managing to stay cool! I’ve attended some wonderful shows this spring, met some great new customers and loved taking my new collection of little…

Have you visited Assay Office Birmingham's recently launched online Archive Collection yet? The Oral History Archive provides an insight into the part the Assay Office has played in the Jewellery Quarter and how hallmarking remains vital to the assurance of quality that has characterised the Birmingham jewellery and metal trades for many years. To listen to audio clips from current and former members of staff at Assay Office Birmingham, please follow the link below: www.theassayoffice.co.uk…

Are you friendly and confident speaking to the public? Do you want to be part of a cool new festival in Birmingham? Do you have a few hours you can spare on Saturday 18 July?