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An outstanding new video short was launched today by Analytical Services at Sheffield Assay Office showcasing the cutting edge technology and state of the art facilities in use by the UKAS accredited organisation.

Designs on Silver, The Golden Touch and The Brooch Unpinned are three interesting exhibitions taking place at The Goldsmiths Company, The Scottish Gallery and The Goldsmiths centre over the coming months. 

Applications are now open for the Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold 2021.

During International Women's Week earlier this year, Emma Paragreen, Curator here at Sheffield Assay Office joined forces with Sheffield Museums to deliver an online talk, sharing some fascinating stories of Sheffield's female silversmiths throughout the years.

Last year, students from the Starter Studio Programme at Yorkshire Artspace designed and made special commissions that are soon to be unveiled.

Covid-19 may have changed the working environment, but staff here at Sheffield Assay Office have not let this get in the way of taking advantage of opportunities for learning.

In 2022, the Association of Contemporary Jewellers will be celebrating their 25th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, they are planning a special conference and would like to hear your suggestions and input, to guide their planning.

Sheffield Assay Office Guardian, Helen Dimmick and her partner Phil recently visited our Hallmarking team to mark their own wedding bands ahead of their big day.