Birmingham Assay Office

The Lord-Lieutenant has been busy meeting companies who have won @TheKingsAwards 2024, hosting a reception @TheAssayOffice on Monday this week. Congratulations to all our winners from across the region

We're hosting a Careers Day on the 21st of March! Ideal for all ages, it is perfect for apprentices, hobbyists, students and graduates of the jewellery trade! ⚓ eventbrite.co.uk/e/careers-even… @SoJ_BCU @CORECityAcademy @MyJQ @JQBID @barton_jw

Our first Discovery Day of the year takes place this Friday! There are limited tickets available, so make sure to book yours quickly! lnkd.in/eCFUSB5N ⚓️

Are you looking to do something new for 2024? Passionate about the #JQ's heritage and growth? Do you have spare time to give to your community? The JQDT is looking for new members of its Planning Consultation Committee (PCC) following the resound YES to @JQPlan in 2023... (1/5)

The King Charles III Coronation Mark is available until the 31st of December, 2024. The cost is £1 per item, and it can be applied by Punch or Laser alongside a UK Hallmark ⚓️

We were asked on Facebook by @insilver_ about our hallmarking process for specific items. In this instance, we utilized our Rollover Hallmarking Press on a @_broadwaysilver piece. ⚓️

A (very) quick sneak peek at the Friends Exhibition 2024 which opens tomorrow at lunchtime. Join us for the Private View from 6-8pm and meet many of the exhibiting artists. See you there! #rbsagallery #sneakpeek #newexhibition #birmingham #openstomorrow #joinus #privateview

Join us for an immersive Discovery Day, featuring an Afternoon Tea and a Silver Talk in our renowned Boulton Gallery. Enjoy exclusive access to the hallmarking floor, where you'll uncover behind-the-scenes insights into the industry eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-te… ⚓️

@acetennisfan1 That's great! Our team have been working hard to fix the problem ⚓

@acetennisfan1 Hi Lee, Thank you for your response. This has been noted, and we’re working on fixing the issue. Apologies for any inconvenience caused ⚓️

@acetennisfan1 Hello Lee, we don’t think so? Could you provide us with a time that you heard this loud humming noise? ⚓️

‘Understanding Diamonds’ takes place on the 5th of March. Tickets are available on Eventbrite lnkd.in/e9jYhAFT Or you you can email customerservice@theassayoffice.co.uk Thank you to @plazajewellery and @theantiquejewellerygroup for letting us film your lovely items! ⚓️

Reflecting on a stunning piece we hallmarked two years ago by @jewellerlee LA - Lee’s Sponsor’s Mark 925 - Silver Fineness Stamp ⚓️ - Birmingham Assay Office X - 2022 Date Later 🥬 - Lee’s Leek mark for his Welsh heritage 👑 - The late Queen’s 70th Jubilee Mark ⚓️

@JewelDiscount Thank you! ⚓

Birmingham #Hallmarking Event Great idea for jewellers @TheAssayOffice

Have a look at this beautiful ring that came into our Gem Lab this week! Rose-Cut Pear Shaped Diamond, flanked by Calibre-Cut Rubies and complemented with a halo of Pear and Baguette-Cut Diamonds set in a White Gold mount by @plazajewellery ⚓️

This exclusive event will include an in-depth talk where you will learn all about the long history of hallmarking and the success of the Birmingham Assay Office since it was founded by Matthew Boulton’s efforts in 1773. Tickets available here eventbrite.co.uk/e/discover-the… ⚓️

@JQBID Great question! It’ll change back to A, but with a different font, style and outline shape ⚓️

@TheAssayOffice What happens next year? Two letters?

A New Year means a new date letter! Have a look at the ‘Z’ for 2024, the final one of this shape and font! Our Hallmarking Department have been busy today applying this to your pieces ⚓️ (Thank you to A&A Jewellery for letting us use one of your pieces to show the mark!)

UK Hallmarking Explained takes place on the 1st of February. Tickets are available via Eventbrite at eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-hallmarki… or alternatively, you can email customerservice@theassayoffice.co.uk ⚓️

Step behind the curtain as we delve into the intricate details of our Assay Master’s Badge of Honour! ⚓️

We proudly maintain a quick 3 working day lead time for all Standard Hallmarking orders Need your order quicker? We still offer Same Day and Next Day Express Hallmarking services for those urgent orders. We even offer a 1 Hour Service for orders that are an emergency! ⚓️