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The organisers of the Goldsmiths North contemporary silverware and jewellery fair have been forced to cancel this year's event.

As of Tuesday 21st April 2020, Sheffield Assay Office will now offer a restricted service, on Tuesday's only, at its state of the art premises in Hillsbrough, Sheffield.

A message from the Sheffield Assay Office Assay Master, Ashley Carson, in response to the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak.

**Please note that this event has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak**
Most people are under the impression that home contents insurance covers all their belongings and they will be replaced if they are damaged or stolen.  However, this is not always the case. Find out why it is important to check your single item limit on your policy and get your jewellery items valued and listed individually on your contents insurance policy.

Until 40 years ago, rare metals were unknown elements for most people, the exception being those who studied the Periodic Table of Elements in it's entirety. Today, these metals are essential for the connected society as they are used in robots, cars, artificial intelligence, nano-electronics, and more.

As the only organisation of its kind in the UK to have achieved this principal status, the independently certified award has helped Sheffield Assay Office to secure important contracts with customers who are committed to responsible sourcing and supply chain due diligence.

Every summer, Goldsmiths North brings the finest contemporary silverware and jewellery to the heart of Sheffield for one weekend only, in association with the Sheffield Assay Office and the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in the City of London.

Here at Sheffield Assay Office, we were delighted to host The Company of Master Jewellers on Thursday 12th March, for one of their Networking and Development days.