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Chemistry graduate, Sophie Langley, and qualified Silversmith, Colette Bishop, were recently elected from staff to join the 30 strong body of Guardians here at Sheffield.

Early civilisations discovered the benefits of silver, and babies fed with silver spoons were considered healthier. Discover more fascinating facts about silver.

Sheffield Assay Office scores top marks in the International Association of Assay Offices Round Robin tests.

The Dealer’s Notice, which must be displayed by all dealers supplying precious metal jewellery, is being updated to add two new marks, in a version that will be compulsory from 1 May 2020. Read on to find out more...

OUT NOW! A bumper edition of Discover, our monthly newsletter giving a roundup of all the latest news and information in Hallmarking and Analytical Services.

With laser hallmarks accounting for up to a third of all hallmarking at Sheffield Assay Office, we explain exactly what the laser hallmarking process entails.

On Heritage Open Day, visitors took the opportunity to see the wonderful facilities at Sheffield Assay Office and thoroughly enjoyed an illustrated talk and a tour of the premises here in Hillsborough.

Sheffield Assay Office are working closely with the National Association of Jewellers to provide jewellery education