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The EU issued 54 alerts, urgently recalling jewellery products due to dangerously high levels of lead, nickel or cadmium in 2018. This included necklaces, rings, earrings and watches.

In the last 15 years the analysis of precious metals has been revolutionised by the use of XRF. In this article we outline the basic principles of ED-XRF (Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence), and how we can use it to give fast and accurate results to our customers across a wide range of industries including helping to protect the public against fraud, and the trader against unfair competition.

Sheffield Assay Office has been awarded a three year official certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council, supporting the ambitious agenda of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Sheffield Assay Office welcomed over 35 Sheffield City Region Female Entrepreneurs and Directors to an evening of ‘Treasures and Tours’ on Tuesday 18th June. The evening was a great success and showcased the work of Sheffield Assay Office and their Analytical Services department.

'Exploring Silver: Form, Pattern and Texture' is a special exhibition of rarely seen silverwork from the Sheffield Assay Office collection. The exhibit opens on the 6th July at the David Mellor Design Museum in Hathersage.

Come and join over 60 exhibitors for this brand new and exciting Silverware and Jewellery Fair - taking place in Sheffield for the first time between Friday 12th and Sunday 14th July.

The National Association of Jewellers has become joint sponsor of a British Hallmarking Council (BHC) Award for Trading Standards, reflecting the importance of the effective enforcement of hallmarking in the UK.

Ashley Carson, Assay Master and CEO at Sheffield Assay Office, awarded three individuals for their outstanding work at Sheffield Hallam University.