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Here at Sheffield Assay Office, History, Integrity and Innovation and are the heart of everything we do.  Across all our divisions, and the full range of services that we offer, providing an independent assessment of quality and content is key.

Could You Ride 1000 Miles Across the Empty Quarter Desert? Find out how Executive Member and Guardian, Chris Heaton did just that at our fundraising event for The Master Cutler's Challenge 2024.

This year's Jewellery Festival was 'buzzing' according to our Business Consultant, Sarah North. Read Sarah's account of the event below.

This month our Assay Master, Ashley Carson, celebrates a whopping 47 years here at Sheffield Assay Office.

Three of the UK's Assay Masters were together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Edinburgh Assay Master, Mr Scott Walter, at the prestigious Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh.

Staff at Sheffield Assay Office received an appreciated chocolate surprise this Easter.

We're very fortunate in Sheffield to have the dedication of Sheffield City Archives Cataloguing Archivist, Alex Cave to help us ensure our collection of Office archives continues to be accessible into the future. Read Alex's account here...

The annual Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council awards ceremony was held in London on 4th March 2024 and produced some excellent and hugely talented winners...