ACJ 2020 exhibition 'glasshouses' opens 21st September
18
Sep
Friday 18th September 2020
Sheffield Assay Office is a supporter and member of the Association of Contemporary Jewellers and is delighted to announce the opening of the 2020 online exhibition 'glasshouses' - launching on the 21st September.
Is Your Pre-Loved Jewellery Breaking the Rules?
7
Aug
Friday 7th August 2020
Newly manufactured jewellery makes its way to an Assay Office as required by the Hallmarking Act. But what about jewellery that was made years ago, and is now being re-sold as second hand? Do these pre-loved items being sold on auction sites, in pawnbrokers’ shops or jewellers need hallmarking too?
Sheffield Assay Office Celebrates 12 Years in State of the Art Premises
29
Jul
Wednesday 29th July 2020
In July, the team at Sheffield Assay Office celebrated 12 years since they made the transition from their old premises on Portobello Street, into a brand new, purpose built building here in Hillsborough.
Premium Melt & Assay Service at Sheffield Assay Office
16
Jul
Thursday 16th July 2020
Here at Sheffield Assay Office we combine traditional methods with modern instrumentation and technique to provide a reliable melt and assay service. Did you know that we are the only UK assay office to offer this premium service?
Sheffield Assay Office Returns to a New Normal
18
Jun
Thursday 18th June 2020
As the UK's industry and retail begins the slow return to work, Sheffield Assay Master, Ashley Carson, delivers the following operational update.
COVID-19 Update - Events & Hospitality at Sheffield Assay Office
27
May
Wednesday 27th May 2020
After much consideration and following advice from the government, Sheffield Assay Office have decided that, due to COVID-19, all venue hire and upcoming events will be cancelled until the end of 2020.
Update to Opening Hours & Daily Collection Service
12
May
Tuesday 12th May 2020
Sheffield Assay Office Returns to Normal Operating Hours
5
May
Tuesday 5th May 2020
From Monday 11th May 2020, Sheffield Assay Office will return to its normal business hours of Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm with telephone lines open until 5pm.