Senior Gemmologist Anu Manchanda says “Our practice of screening and checking every stone to make sure it is natural and that any notifiable treatment has been identified and disclosed is now recognised as a big advantage. Not every gem testing lab is equipped to do it but at AnchorCert we pride ourselves on checking every stone thoroughly. Treatments can permanently improve the colour or the clarity of the stone, impacting on its value, and it is really important that they are ident…

JQ BID in talks to ease travel disruption during tunnel closures Keith Stanley, operations director for the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and JQ BID, said: “The tunnel closures – although necessary – are likely to cause some traffic disruption. Therefore, we urge businesses to plan ahead and inform their staff of the diversion routes in place and encourage the use of public transport. Likewise, you will need to inform clients and visitors of the best way to get to …

The Birmingham Assay Office is pleased to announce that the British Hallmarking Council has authorised the opening of a Sub-Office at Hockley Mint, located in Warstone Lane, right in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Gary Wroe Managing Director Hockley Mint[/caption] Gary Wroe, Managing Director of Hockley Mint stated “We will be able to offer an improved service to our customers by decreasing the movement of metal, and making a significant time and quality improvemen…

Tickets are selling fast for 27th June visit - so don't delay, book your place today! Call now to reserve a place – £12.00   Tel 0871 871 6020 or email silver@theassayoffice.co.uk The Birmingham Assay Office is pleased to announce that it is uniquely opening its doors to the General Public and offering limited places on its popular Silver Collection Visits programme – on ONE DAY ONLY. Usually these Visits are only available to organised groups, so this is a unique opport…