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The British Hallmarking Council have today issued a press release on behalf of the Assay Offices of the UK relating to the issue of a new commemorative mark to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

We are delighted that both the Sheffield Assay Office and its Diamond Verification Services have had several fantastic mentions in the latest edition of Professional Jeweller magazine.

The Cazoo St Leger Stakes Trophy 2021 has been designed and made by contemporary silversmith, Christopher Perry, former graduate of the Metalwork and Jewellery course at Sheffield Hallam University and registered customer of Sheffield Assay Office.

A great day was had by Assay Office Managers at the St Leger horse racing in Doncaster recently..

Now that lab-grown diamonds have more of a place in the general market, we've invested in the best technology available to launch our new Diamond Verification Service. Find out more about the process involved by checking out this new short video!

Staff from our Analytical Services department and Library have joined forces to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield, by signing up to run the Asda Foundation 10K. Please join us in supporting them if you can!

Returning to the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall from September 28, early release tickets for this year’s much anticipated Goldsmiths’ Fair are now on sale.

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.