6
Aug
Tuesday 6th August 2019
Two taxi drivers have been sentenced and fined after a court found them guilty of selling dangerous cosmetics and counterfeit jewellery on ebay. Read on for the full story...
31
Jul
Wednesday 31st July 2019
With the first year over and preparations afoot for 2020, Goldsmiths North and Sheffield Assay Office are delighted to celebrate the success of the first contemporary Silverware and Jewellery selling Fair at Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield.
19
Jul
Friday 19th July 2019
Read this effusive and heartfelt testimonial from a very impressed customer at ComparetheDiamond.com
19
Jul
Friday 19th July 2019
The EU issued 54 alerts, urgently recalling jewellery products due to dangerously high levels of lead, nickel or cadmium in 2018. This included necklaces, rings, earrings and watches.
19
Jul
Friday 19th July 2019
In the last 15 years the analysis of precious metals has been revolutionised by the use of XRF. In this article we outline the basic principles of ED-XRF (Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence), and how we can use it to give fast and accurate results to our customers across a wide range of industries including helping to protect the public against fraud, and the trader against unfair competition.
18
Jul
Thursday 18th July 2019
Sheffield Assay Office has been awarded a three year official certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council, supporting the ambitious agenda of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
3
Jul
Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Sheffield Assay Office welcomed over 35 Sheffield City Region Female Entrepreneurs and Directors to an evening of ‘Treasures and Tours’ on Tuesday 18th June. The evening was a great success and showcased the work of Sheffield Assay Office and their Analytical Services department.
29
Jun
Saturday 29th June 2019
'Exploring Silver: Form, Pattern and Texture' is a special exhibition of rarely seen silverwork from the Sheffield Assay Office collection. The exhibit opens on the 6th July at the David Mellor Design Museum in Hathersage.