Tributes Paid to Sheffield’s Great Knife Designer and Maker
17
Mar
Wednesday 17th March 2021
It was with great sadness that the Sheffield Assay Office heard of the recent passing of Stan Shaw, one of Sheffield’s best and most experienced knife makers.
Important new hallmarking requirements for jewellery importers and exporters after Brexit
19
Feb
Friday 19th February 2021
From 1st January 2021, obligations to recognise equivalent EU hallmarks ended in Great Britain. For the Northern Ireland market EU hallmarks will continue to be recognised.
Women Silversmiths: Online Event with Museums Sheffield
5
Feb
Friday 5th February 2021
Join Emma Paragreen, Curator here at the Sheffield Assay Office – where precious metals have been tested and hallmarked since 1773 – to discover the work of historical and contemporary women silversmiths.
Webinar: A Jewel Box of Storytelling
5
Feb
Friday 5th February 2021
On Wednesday 10th February, Helen Dimmick, Guardian at Sheffield Assay Office and award-winning Gemologist, will be holding a webinar with CHELSEA ROCKS and Prestat Finest Chocolate & Truffles. The online event will trace the history of royal jewels in London, Laboratory Grown diamonds and other diamond storytelling.
The Cutler's Company Competition
5
Feb
Friday 5th February 2021
The Cutlers’ Company is launching an annual design competition to create a set of contemporary cutlery, consisting of a knife, a fork and a spoon. This new competition is planned to run for the next 95 years and is open to students and new graduates (up to 3 years after graduation).
Fur coats purchases being used as a cover for buying gold
5
Feb
Friday 5th February 2021
Former Senior Trading Standards Officer, retired member of the British Hallmarking Council and active Guardian at Sheffield Assay Office, Mr Robert Grice, has written this detailed article to help warn of the perils of the Fur Coat / Gold scam currently taking place in Germany.
Assay Master Speaks at SHU Art & Design Prize Winners Ceremony
14
Jan
Thursday 14th January 2021
On Tuesday 12th January, Assay Master Ashley Carson was delighted to speak, virtually, as part of the Sheffield Hallam University Prize Winners Ceremony for students from the Department of Art and Design.
How Does Brexit Affect REACH?
14
Jan
Thursday 14th January 2021
REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, and is the system for controlling chemicals in the EU. Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and the subsequent transition period, what does this mean for these regulations?