The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has today launched a UK-wide industry consultation to gather feedback from across the precious metals trade on how hallmarking operates in practice and where the Hallmarking Act might benefit from clarification or modernisation. This follows the Government’s decision to abolish the BHC and bring hallmarking […]

On 18 November, the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) welcomed Trading Standards officers from 8 London Boroughs for the Annual Touchstone Award Training Day. This was kindly hosted by the London Assay Office at The Goldsmiths’ Company.  The Touchstone Award, sponsored by the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) and supported by […]

To all our customers, Below are this year’s Christmas & New Year’s hours for the Edinburgh Assay Office, alongside cut-off timings for our express services and pre-Christmas post. The Edinburgh Assay Office will close to the public at 12pm on Wednesday 24th December. We will re-open at 8:30am on 5 […]

On Tuesday, the Department for Business and Trade reaffirmed the Government’s strong commitment to the hallmarking system, assuring the jewellery industry that hallmarking will continue to play a vital role in protecting consumers and supporting trade.Following a review of Arm’s-Length Bodies (ALBs) led by the Cabinet Office, it has been […]

We’ve created a consumer-focused guide to hallmarking, covering everything from how to read a hallmark, what it means to assay, and what to look out for when shopping online.

The Incorporation of Goldsmiths is pleased to unveil the 2024 Outstanding Student Award goblets, designed and made by emerging Silversmith Militsa Milenkova. This award offers recent graduates in Scotland the opportunity to undertake a prestigious commission: to design and make a goblet for the collection of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths […]