Assay Master Sits Down with Professional Jeweller
3
Sep
Friday 3rd September 2021
Assay Master, Ashley Carson was delighted to be interviewed recently by Professional Jeweller, discussing the impact that the last 18 months has had on the jewellery industry and why he is so excited about the launch of our new Diamond Verification Service.
Celebrating 25 Years of Contemporary British Silversmiths
27
Aug
Friday 27th August 2021
On September 4-5, Contemporary British Silversmiths will be holding a special symposium at De Montfort University, celebrating their 25th anniversary.
How are Lab-Grown Diamonds Made?
12
Aug
Thursday 12th August 2021
Lab-created diamonds are made by replicating the processes that result in the creation of natural diamonds. Natural diamonds grow through intense heat and pressure which, over millions of years, transforms carbon atoms into beautiful and captivating gemstones we know as diamonds. Lab-created diamonds grow the same way, only through a man-made process that takes several weeks, not millions of years.
Assay Office Staff Celebrate Sheffield at Prestigious Awards Dinner
29
Jul
Thursday 29th July 2021
Senior staff here at Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to attend the prestigious 'Made in Sheffield' awards dinner at Cutlers Hall - celebrating excellence in manufacturing from across the city region.
A Call for Synthetics Transparency
22
Jul
Thursday 22nd July 2021
Among the challenges of assessing the lab-grown diamond market is the lack of published data on the sector. That’s largely because none of the companies operating in the space are publicly traded, which would require them to disclose metrics such as sales, profit and production.
Sixty local businesses in breach of Hallmarking Act. Are you?
21
Jul
Wednesday 21st July 2021
Sheffield Assay Office staff recently conducted an investigation looking at local traders within 30 miles of Sheffield and found over 60 businesses who are trading illegally by not displaying the up to date Dealers Notice in their store or on their website.
The British Hallmarking Council is Recruiting!
21
Jul
Wednesday 21st July 2021
The British Hallmarking Council is currently looking to recruit three new council members to work alongside the four UK Assay Offices and promote good relationships between the trade, consumers and the government.
Sheffield Assay Office Master Presents Awards to SHU Students
16
Jul
Friday 16th July 2021
Our Assay Master, Ashley Carson was delighted to presents awards to Sheffield Hallam University's BA Jewellery, Materials and Design students in recognition of their brilliant final year degree show work.