Sunday, Nov 20, 2011
The Sheffield Assay Office Autumn/Winter programme is brimming with events for individuals and groups with an interest in precious metals, history, local history, arts and crafts, design, science and technology. This comprehensive programme has something for everyone, from general tours and talks to informative valuation days. ...
Wednesday, Nov 09, 2011
The Sheffield Assay Office are Delighted to Announce the Launch of Their New Valuation Service Rises in cost of precious metal means items many not be adequately insured Sheffield’s 238-year-old hallmarking office is to launch a professional branded valuation service which will offer valuations on jewellery, watches and silver...
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011
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Friday, Jul 01, 2011
AVAILABLE FROM JULY 2011 2012 IS THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II. THE JUBILEE COINCIDES WITH THE LONDON OLYMPICS AND THE TWO OCCASIONS COMBINED MAKE 2012 AN UNPRECEDENTED YEAR OF OPPORTUNITY FOR THE UK JEWELLERY AND GIFTWARE INDUSTRY. The Queen is only the second British Monarch to serve for 60 years and major celeb...
Monday, Jan 04, 2010
Palladium is bright, white, tarnish resistant and much less dense than other platinum group metals. Widely used in industry, it has now been officially recognized as a precious metal for fine jewellery, with the introduction of a compulsory UK hallmark from 1st January 2010. Many jewellers are experimenting with Palladium, whic...
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009
New Hallmarking Legislation - July 2009 New legislation with regard to the hallmarking of Palladium was signed into law with effect from July 21st 2009, when a legally recognised UK Hallmark for Palladium was established. The new hallmarking legislation serves to protect consumers and those selling Palladium by ensuring the re...
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009
Sheffield Assay Office was proud to sponsor the annual NSPCC Hall of Fame awards at an event held at the House of Commons on June 10th.The Hall of Fame reception is an opportunity for the NSPCC to publicly recognise the outstanding contribution celebrities have made to end cruelty to children and Sheffield Assay Office has spons...
