Lord Mayor Tony Downing visits Sheffield Assay Office
8
Nov
Friday 8th November 2019
On Friday 1st November, Assay Master Ashley Carson was delighted to host a visit from the 123rd Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Tony Downing.
A third of 'gold' jewellery sold online could be fake, says British Hallmarking Council
1
Nov
Friday 1st November 2019
A third of “gold” jewellery being sold online is suspected to be unhallmarked and therefore may be fake, raising concerns that UK consumers are being duped by internet traders, according to data released today from the British Hallmarking Council (the UK’s hallmarking body) and the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office.
Sheffield says goodbye to Assay Office Chairman, Peter Hayes
20
Oct
Sunday 20th October 2019
On Friday 18th October the Sheffield Assay Office staff and Guardians said farewell to retiring Chairman, Peter Hayes.
Hallmarking requirements post-Brexit: what can UK jewellery importers and exporters do?
16
Oct
Wednesday 16th October 2019
After in-depth discussion, a press release has been issued from the British Hallmarking Council on behalf of UK Assay Offices, detailing the potential effects on hallmarking post-Brexit.
Inspiring Awards Night Celebrates Community Champions
15
Oct
Tuesday 15th October 2019
A celebration of community with local people at its heart, this month witnessed the launch of the first-ever Community Champions Awards 2019.
New Staff Members Elected to Join Guardians Body
10
Oct
Thursday 10th October 2019
Chemistry graduate, Sophie Langley, and qualified Silversmith, Colette Bishop, were recently elected from staff to join the 30 strong body of Guardians here at Sheffield.
Fighting Infection with a Silver Bullet
3
Oct
Thursday 3rd October 2019
Early civilisations discovered the benefits of silver, and babies fed with silver spoons were considered healthier. Discover more fascinating facts about silver.
Sheffield's Level of Quality Hits the Bullseye
1
Oct
Tuesday 1st October 2019
Sheffield Assay Office scores top marks in the International Association of Assay Offices Round Robin tests.