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Mastery: Women in Silver is a new exhibition on display at the Ruthin Craft Centre from 24 July-18 September 2021. Curated by Dr Elizabeth Goring, this is the first exhibition to focus on the UK’s exceptionally talented contemporary women designer silversmiths. 

Launching in September 2021, Elements returns for its seventh year, bringing together some of the UK’s finest Jewellers and Silversmiths for a blended festival of online and in-person pop-up selling and exhibition events.

To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the Association of Contemporary Jewellers are holding a conference at Exeter University in July 2022 and are now looking for speakers who wish to take part in this special event.

Assay Master, Ashley Carson was delighted to be interviewed recently by Professional Jeweller, discussing the impact that the last 18 months has had on the jewellery industry and why he is so excited about the launch of our new Diamond Verification Service.

On September 4-5, Contemporary British Silversmiths will be holding a special symposium at De Montfort University, celebrating their 25th anniversary.

Senior staff here at Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to attend the prestigious 'Made in Sheffield' awards dinner at Cutlers Hall - celebrating excellence in manufacturing from across the city region.

Sheffield Assay Office staff recently conducted an investigation looking at local traders within 30 miles of Sheffield and found over 60 businesses who are trading illegally by not displaying the up to date Dealers Notice in their store or on their website.

The British Hallmarking Council is currently looking to recruit three new council members to work alongside the four UK Assay Offices and promote good relationships between the trade, consumers and the government.