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Whatever your industry, we offer a wide range of services and tailor-made solutions in the fields of quality, health & safety, environment and social responsibility. We adapt our approach to your market.
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Industries

Whatever your industry, we offer a wide range of services and tailor-made solutions in the fields of gemstone reporting, product safety, authentication, valuations, and, of course, hallmarking. We adapt our approach to suit your market.
Fine Jewellery & Luxury

Retail jewellers

Designers & Makers

Watch & Luxury Brands

Auction Houses & Pawnbrokers

E-commerce & Online Sellers

Online Jewellery Brands

Marketplace & Resale Platforms

Direct to Consumer Retailers

Public Sector & Enforcement

Trading Standards

Border & Customs

Law Enforcement & Anti-Counterfeit

Insurance & Legal

Insurers & Loss Adjusters

Solicitors & Probate Services

High-Value Asset Managers

Consumer Products & Safety

Fashion & Costume Jewellery

Giftware & Children’s Accessories

Product Importers & Distributors

Medical and Dental Technologies

Medical & Diagnostic Devices

Dental Materials & Devices

Surgical Wearable & Implantable Technologies

Materials Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Education & Professional Development

Industry trade bodies and associations

Universities and technical colleges

Training teams in retail and manufacturing
Precious Metals & Manufacturing

Refiners & Metal Traders

Bullion Dealers

Industrial & Manufacturing Clients

Recyclers & Scrap Metal Processors

Luxury Goods & Collectables

Antique dealers

Luxury lifestyle resellers

Handbag & trainers resale platforms

Watch collectors & horologists

Technology & Wearables

Smart jewellery and wearable tech startups

Accessory manufacturers

Health tech devices with metal components

Heritage Museums & Cultural Institutions

Collectors and custodians of hallmarked historical objects

Local authority and trade associations

Museums archives, and conservation bodies

Financial Services & Wealth Management

Tax advisors and estate planners

Family offices and fiduciaries

Private banks and wealth managers

Dispute Support & Case Analysis

Industrial & Emerging Markets

Battery Recycling & Black Mass

Rare Earths & Critical Minerals

Mining & Exploration

Environmental & Compliance Testing

Advanced Materials & Electronics
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About Us

Discover our history as a cornerstone of the jewellery industry, in Birmingham and beyond. Learn about our unique structure and how our Wardens and Guardians guide our progress as we strive for excellence with independence, expertise, and integrity.
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1975

On April 1st the British Government ratified the International Convention on Hallmarking.

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