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[/caption] The plaque was hallmarked in 1977 and has the Jubilee (Silver) hallmark and the date letter C.  The Plaque is sterling silver with 18ct gold lettering.  The lettering is flush with the surface and the Plaque has a raised border.  If you have any information that would help us and see the safe return of the Plaque to its rightful place please get in touch.  Tel: 0871 871 6020  E: gem@theassayoffice.co.uk Facebook:  www.facebook.com/assayoffice Twitter: www.twitt…

[/caption] For those of you trading in second hand metals and jewellery, The BJA urge you to sign up to the Gold Standard by going to www.bja.org.uk/goldstandard Here you will find further details on this new initiative and also be able to register your details on line to receive the Gold Standard certificate and logo – which can then be used in store, web site and for all of your promotional material. Additionally, your details will be kept on a separate section of the BJA web sit…

Hallmarked 9ct gold volumes in the UK dropped from 21.8m in 2001 to3.1m in 2011, creating a gap which has been filled by every manner of non precious metal jewellery and underweight silver. The size of the relative markets was explored, as were consumer buying habits. Michael also included a summary of the relevant legislation, particularly incoming new regulations included in the REACH Directive. The event was very well received with all delegates saying they would attend a similar event…