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After 25 years of service to the Sheffield Assay Office, our Production Manager, Danny Smith has now moved on to pursue new directions on the other side of the Pennines.  

This month the British Hallmarking Council said a fond farewell to Secretary, Sue Green, who has made a tremendous impact on the running of the organisation.

Keith Tyssen, a well-known designer silversmith, especially to us here at Sheffield Assay Office, celebrated a landmark birthday this weekend, reaching the ripe old age of 90!

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.