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Rachel Patterson is a Senior Analyst here at Sheffield Assay Office and has been a member of the team since 2015. Please join us in wishing her huge congratulations as she celebrates her upcoming nuptials!

Here at Sheffield Assay Office, we are continually researching the market to ensure that we have the latest, state of the art equipment to carry out our testing services. We are delighted to share that we have recently purchased a number of new pieces of equipment, all of which will enhance our current processes.

The Sheffield Assay Office team were delighted to welcome celebrated jewellery designer, Lucy Quartermaine, to Sheffield recently.

At Sheffield Assay Office we have been providing testing services since 1773, and are proud to have gained, and continue to be accredited with some of the world’s largest organisations. 

After visiting a number of retailers and manufacturers last week, all of whom have been in the trade for many years, it is clear to see that the trend of Lab Grown Diamonds is definitely growing.  Consumers and retailers alike are requesting products in lab grown diamonds as well as their traditional mined diamonds and all were happy to comply.

Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to collaborate with Contemporary British Silversmiths, Argex and Edinburgh Assay Office to support the CBS' 25th Anniversary Celebration, The Industry Award.

The team here at Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Sheffield for a tour of our specialist facilities.

Last month, Vincenzaoro - the European precious jewellery and watches trade fair - took place in Vincenza, Italy and welcomed a huge number of visitors from all over the globe.