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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.

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 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.

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.

The Silver Society is pleased to announce the launch of its annual prize for 2021. Just like last year, the competition will be conducted virtually and the prize will be awarded to a silversmith who is either aged under 35 or in the first five years of their career as a practicing silversmith.

We are thrilled to announce that our Analytical Services laboratory has recently extended the range of its UKAS accreditation to include the testing of hydrogen in metals and metal alloys.

On Thursday 22 July, Sheffield Assay Office Archivist and Curator, Emma Paragreen will be hosting one of three short talks at Sheffield Cathedral all about the city's metal heritage in relation to cutlery and silver.

From Wednesday 30 June until Saturday 10 July, New Designers are running a series of online talks called ND Educates. These talks and presentations are focused around the latest trends and topics and are suitable for a variety of different design disciplines.