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THE BIRMINGHAM ASSAY OFFICE OFFERS UNIQUE NEW COMBINED TEST TO IDENTIFY “CRYSTAL GLASS”

  In order to be classified as one of the categories of “crystal glass” the material must comply with three different criteria. It must contain oxides of Lead, Barium, Zinc or Potash combined or alone of at least 10%, have a refractive index of above 1.52 and a density above 2.45 grams per cubic centimetre. The Birmingham Assay Office has the specialist resources needed to offer this test, having the expertise and equipment to carry out both chemical and gemmological testing. …

By admin | Jan 29th, 2014
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BJA HOSTS BIRMINGHAM MEETING “RAISING STANDARDS IN THE JEWELLERY INDUSTRY – WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?”

Michael Allchin: Birmingham Assay Office Professor Marylyn Carrigan, Coventry University Centre for Trust and Ethical Behaviour Alan Frampton: Cred Jewellery Gary Wroe: Hockley Mint  

By admin | Jan 25th, 2014
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ANNUAL HALLMARKING PRESENTATION - READY TO GO

Presentation  Prepared - Check, Venue Prepared - Check, CE & Assay Master Prepared - Double Check!!  2014 is the Hallmarking year of the  date letter "P"  and we are now "P" for PREPARED. Everyone is now off to set up at the Birmingham School of Jewellery, a fitting venue for Michael Allchin's last annual hallmarking review to the jewellery and precious metal trade.

By admin | Jan 24th, 2014
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IAN BAYLEY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS SERVICE

Ian Bayley circa 1993...[/caption]  He went on to become Quality Manager and Senior Chemist in 2004 and is responsible for the Assay Office's business management systems, certified and accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 respectively, both at Central Office and its six Sub-Office locations. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="375"] Ian Bayley circa 2000[/caption]

By admin | Jan 22nd, 2014
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