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A New Way to Work

For independent jewellery professionals, finding the right environment can be a challenge.

Working from home can lack credibility. Maintaining your own lab is costly. And access to trusted peers is limited.

Assay Hub has been created to solve this.

A dedicated membership environment for gemmologists, valuers, and jewellery specialists, offering a place to work, verify, and connect within one of the industry’s most trusted institutions.

What the Assay Hub Provides

Professional Workspace

A secure, discreet working environment within the Assay Office, offering both flexible and dedicated workspace options.

Exclusive Lab Access

Access to professional gemmological screening equipment, available only to members and additional advanced testing bookable as required.

Industry Community

Work alongside like-minded professionals in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, fostering collaboration and shared expertise.

Workspace: A Setting That Reflects Your Work

Whether you require a regular base or occasional workspace, the Assay Hub provides access to a professional environment aligned with the standards of your work.

  • Dedicated desks and private workspace options
  • Flexible hot-desking for part-time use
  • Meeting space for client appointments
  • A secure and discreet setting

Resident memberships are designed for those requiring a permanent base, while flexible options allow access without long-term commitment.

The Gem Lab: Exclusive Access for Members

Members benefit from access to the gemmological laboratory within the Assay Office.

  • Industry-standard screening equipment
  • Face-to-face consultations with Birmingham Assay Office gemmologists.
  • Bookable access to suit your workflow
  • Controlled and secure environment

Weekly or monthly access is included depending on membership level, with additional usage available as required.

Membership Options

The Assay Office Advantage: A Trusted Environment

The Birmingham Assay Office offers more than just space, it provides credibility.

  • Over 250 years of heritage
  • Recognised authority within the jewellery industry
  • Independent and trusted environment
  • Located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter

Membership provides a cost-effective alternative to establishing and maintaining your own professional premises and equipment.

The Jewellery Quarter Advantage: An Historic Community

The Jewellery Quarter has always been more than a place to work. It was built on shared expertise and continues to offer connections, as an epicentre of the country’s jewellery industry.

  • An historic community in the heart of the country.
  • A centre for experts and specialists.
  • Expand your industry network at both Assay Office events and dedicated Assay Hub events.

Flexible options allow members to access the sense of community that defines the Jewellery Quarter in a way that supports modern, independent working.

Designed for Industry Professionals

This membership is suited to:

  • Independent gemmologists
  • Jewellery valuers
  • Auction house specialists
  • Antique and vintage jewellery dealers
  • Consultants and advisors

For professionals requiring access to both workspace and specialist equipment, membership offers a practical and scalable solution.

Arrange a Private Viewing

Contact us to learn more about Assay Hub or to discuss membership.

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A New Way to Work

A New Way to Work For independent jewellery professionals, finding the right environment can be a challenge.
Working from home can lack credibility. Maintaining your own lab is costly. And access to trusted peers is limited.
Assay Hub has been created to solve this.

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