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On Thursday 22 July, Sheffield Assay Office Archivist and Curator, Emma Paragreen will be hosting one of three short talks at Sheffield Cathedral all about the city's metal heritage in relation to cutlery and silver.

Sheffield Assay Office have recently launched a brand new Diamond Verification Service to meet the demands of consumers and retailers looking for verification of their diamond product's origin.

A brand new TV show for a major UK broadcaster is currently looking for those who may need some expert jewellery help. 

In the third video of our Analytical Services series, the team gives you a brief glimpse into our state of the art facilities and explains how our cutting edge technology is used for the analysis of precious metals and alloys.

While visits to the Sheffield Assay Office archive and library have been on hold throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we are delighted to have been able to open our doors again and welcome a few special guests to delve into the past of Sheffield's silver trade.

We are delighted to congratulate Sheffield silversmiths and Assay Office customers Christopher Perry and Ryan McClean, who both won coveted prizes at the recent Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council awards.

In the second of a series of short videos from our Analytical Services department, the team gives you a brief glimpse into our state of the art facilities and explains how our cutting edge technology is used in the medical industry.

Recently, our Curator Emma Paragreen delivered an online lecture to the Jewellery, Materials and Design students from Sheffield Hallam University.