British Hallmarking Council
The Queens Diamond Jubilee coinciding with the London Olympics represents a big retail opportunity. An optional commemorative hallmark will be available for 2012.
The new Hallmarking Dealers' Notice has been redesigned to incorporate Palladium and this revised version will be the only legally recognised notice as of 1st January 2011
Palladium has been officially recognized as a precious metal for fine jewellery with the introduction of a compulsory UK hallmark from 1st January 2010.
Annual report and corporate statement
The British Hallmarking Council corporate statement 2013 and annual report and accounts for 2011.
Announcement on bonded gold
The British Hallmarking Council has released new guidance pertaining to the description of bonded gold.
Hallmarking explained
Hallmarking is an ancient method of safeguarding consumers, and those trading in jewellery and precious metal and the word itself, stemming from 'marking goods at the (Goldsmiths) Hall' has its origins far back in time.
Birmingham Assay Office
Now the largest assay office in the world and a business fit for the 21st Century.
Edinburgh Assay Office
Home to the world famous castle hallmark which has been applied to Jewellery and silverware since 1457.
Sheffield Assay Office
After more than 235 years in business, Sheffield Assay Office is still going from strength to strength.
