Figures compiled by Assay Office Birmingham reveal a 5.4% decrease in the number of articles hallmarked.
Hallmarking posts positive lift for first month of 2019
All metals apart from palladium witnessed an increase in articles hallmarked in January.
Goldsmiths’ Company to fund new research in precious metals
The programme will build on Cambridge University’s strengths in the study of materials and help develop technical expertise.
Hallmarking up in October as gold and platinum post double-digit growth
Latest figures reveal the overall number of items hallmarked last month increased.
Hallmarking declines across all metals apart from platinum in Q2 and June
Assay Office Birmingham has compiled the hallmarking figures for Q2 2018, highlighting a 9.3% decrease in the number of items assayed compared to the same period last year. In total 1,934,742 items were hallmarked, with all metals taking a hit apart from platinum, which cited a 5.3% lift. The same can be said for the…
PJ Awards 2018 Precious Metals and Gemstone Supplier of the Year finalists announced
Professional Jeweller is delighted to announce the finalists of the Precious Metals and Gemstone Supplier of the Year category of the 2018 Professional Jeweller Awards. This category was added following an influx of nominations for suppliers in this sector of the industry. The finalists in the Professional Jeweller Awards Precious Metals and Gemstone Supplier of the Year category are: Baird…
Silver boosts January 2018 hallmarking figures
Hallmarking figures compiled by Assay Office Birmingham for January 2018 show an increase in items assayed compared to the same period in 2017. The number of units hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices in January 2018 up by 13% year-on-year as silver delivers a strong performance. Interestingly, the number of items hallmarked was down on…
UK hallmarking reveals 4.2% annual fall as gold suffers
Final results for last year’s hallmarking figures from the four UK Assay Offices reveals that in total, the number of items marked last year fell by 4.2%. In total, 9,336,926 items were hallmarked in 2017 – 411,107 articles down on the year prior. During the 12 months, gold felt the biggest loss with both 9ct…
Goldsmiths’ Company gears up for Make Your Mark 2017
The Goldsmiths’ Company is building up to host the largest precious metal event for UK students. Back for the fourth consecutive year, London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall will host Make Your Mark, the UK’s biggest careers event for apprentices and students of jewellery and allied trades. Taking place October 31 – November, Make Your Mark is a free…
Hallmarking suffers 13% dip in April 2017
Hallmarking figures compiled by Assay Office Birmingham for April 2017 show a decrease in items assayed across gold, platinum and palladium compared to the same period in 2016. Overall, the number of units hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices in April 2017 was down by 13.2% compared to last year. The amount of articles hallmarked dipped…
