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  Laser marking service - Boodles case study

  17 May 2012

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  Guidance on description, hallmarking and marking of bonded gold in the UK

  27 April 2012

  The Hallmarking Act 1973 confers a duty on the British Hallmarking Council to take all steps appearing to be open to it for ensuring enforcement of the law with respect to hallmarking (s13(1)) and to assist enforcement authorities accordingly (s13(2)). The guidance set out below is issued in the exercise of these functions.  Read more...

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  Valuation days at Goldsmiths' Hall

  25 April 2012

  The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office is delighted to announce that its next Valuation Day at Goldsmiths’ Hall is on Monday 28 May.  Read more...

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  Days Of Knowledge Hallmarking Event - Friday 15 June

  23 April 2012

  TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. Enjoy a day out at the magnificent Goldsmiths' Hall to learn about the importance of hallmarking and the marking, design and manufacture of medals, with Deputy Warden, Dr. Robert Organ and Director of the Royal Mint Museum, Dr. Kevin Clancy.  Read more...

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  Hallmarking Information Seminar - Monday 29 October

  16 April 2012

  TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. Get up-to-date with the latest hallmarking legislation or introduce new staff to the world of hallmarking.  Read more...

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  Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Hallmark now Available

  30 November 2011

  A special commemorative hallmark has been approved to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, only the second British Monarch to serve for 60 years. This optional mark depicts a young Queen Elizabeth wearing an oversized crown in a diamond shaped surround. Read more...

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  Red Tape Challenge Update - Hallmarking Safe

  10 August 2011

  You will be pleased to hear that it has been recognised as a "good regulation' and will therefore be maintained.  Read more...

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  Dave Merry Celebrates 40 Years Service

  28 July 2011

  Dave's career at the Assay Office started in 1971, at the age of 16 as an apprentice, when things were very different. He remembers the time before computers when metal tags were used for packet numbers and every item having to be handwritten in numerous ledgers and then checked off manually depending on whether the item passed or failed assay – How would we survive today? Read more...

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  Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Mark Launched

  07 July 2011

  On the evening on Tuesday 5th July the UK Jewellery and Precious Metals Industry celebrated in style at a glittering event to launch the Commemorative Hallmark for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.  Read more...

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  Save the Hallmark!

  13 April 2011

  There is a real danger that hallmarking in the UK could be abolished as part of a new initiative launched by the Government on 7 April 2011 called the Red Tape Challenge. To prevent this 700 year old tradition disappearing overnight, The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office urges you to register your support for hallmarking on the Red Tape website: www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/hallmarking/ Read more...