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July 10, 2020 | by Admin
It is law within the UK that every item of precious metal sold such as Platinum, Gold, Silver is stamped labelling the item with the type of metal it is. Platinum pieces which weigh less than 0.5 grams, 18ct Gold and Palladium pieces weighing less than 1.0 gram and Silver pieces weighing less than 7.78 grams are except from hallmark.
At Diamonds Factory all our products are hallmarked as per UK hallmarking law from London Assay Office (The GoldSmith Company)
The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office is the oldest assay office in the United Kingdom. It has provided hallmarking services since The Goldsmiths' Company was founded in the 1300s. The company received its royal charter in 1327 and ranks 5th in order of precedence of the 12 Great Livery Companies of the City of London.
Hallmarking dates back to the 1300s when Edward I of England passed a law requiring any item made of silver, which was offered for sale, to be at least of equal quality as that of the coin of the realm (silver currency). The wardens of The Goldsmiths' Company were tasked with visiting workshops in the City of London to assay (test) silver articles. If these articles were found to be below standard they were originally destroyed and the metal forfeited to the King. If they passed, each article received the King's mark of authentication - the mark of a leopard's head. By 1478, there were several hundred workshops and merchants manufacturing silver articles in the City of London. It was not possible for the wardens to visit them all so the merchants were ordered to bring their items to Goldsmiths' Hall for testing and marking and a permanent Assay Office was established in the building. This is the origin of the term hallmark - struck with the King's mark at Goldsmiths' Hall.
In 1544 the Goldsmith's Company adopted the King's mark as their town mark and the mark of the leopard's head is now internationally recognised as the mark of this assay office.
The Goldsmiths's Company Assay Office is still based at Goldsmiths's Hall and remains the oldest company in Britain to be continually trading from the same site. However, it also has two satellite offices; at Greville Street in Hatton Garden in the heart of the London jewellery quarter and within a high security complex near London's Heathrow airport. It now has a new off-site facility within the Dalston-based jewellery manufacturer, Allied Gold. This is the first time in the Assay Office's 700 year history that it has opened permanent hallmarking services on a customer's premises.
In addition to hallmarking, the office has now expanded its range of services to support the jewellery trade and enforcement authorities. It offers a variety of specialist analytical services including nickel, lead & cadmium testing, antique silver dating, non-destructive compositional analysis, plating thickness measurement and a melt and assay service for scrap precious metal carried out in their fully independent on-site laboratory. Other services offered are a jewellery valuation service, laser marking, trading standards assistance, high quality photography and a comprehensive range of training and educational seminars, lectures and specialist events.
A 60th wedding anniversary, otherwise known as a diamond wedding anniversary, is a milestone worth celebrating in style. There are a whole host of great gift ideas designed for your diamond anniversary, and how you choose to celebrate the occasion is entirely up to you. In this article, we discuss the best diamond anniversary gift ideas.
What do you give for a diamond wedding anniversary?
It is traditional to give diamonds as a gift when celebrating a 60th wedding anniversary. The easiest and most beautiful way to follow this tradition is to give your loved one a stunning piece of diamond jewellery. Diamonds are the perfect gift to celebrate such a special milestone as their fire within is thought to symbolise the eternal flame of love.
Where did the tradition come from?
It’s thought that the tradition of celebrating your 60th wedding anniversary became popular after Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee. Diamonds are accepted as both traditional and modern gifts for a 60th wedding anniversary.
Diamond anniversary gift ideas
From diamond eternity rings to diamond earrings, there are plenty of beautiful diamond jewellery gifts ideal for your loved one on your anniversary. Here are a few of our favourites.
Diamond eternity ring
An eternity ring is a traditional gift idea for anniversaries and is not only given to mark the special milestone but also as a symbol of everlasting love. Depending on your budget and preference, you can choose from full diamond eternity rings or half diamond eternity rings. The difference between the two styles is the number of diamonds - half eternity rings are partially adorned with diamonds, whereas full eternity rings are fully adorned. Your loved one can wear their eternity ring with their engagement ring and wedding ring, or on the opposite hand if they prefer.
Diamond earrings
Whether it be for a birthday, anniversary or another special milestone, a pair of diamond earrings make a great gift idea for almost any occasion. Diamond earrings are a staple piece in every jewellery collection because of their versatility. Whether you choose fancy diamond drop earrings or simple solitaire stud earrings, a pair of earrings is guaranteed to be appreciated by your loved one on your anniversary.
Vintage style diamond ring
Why not mark a special wedding anniversary with a beautiful vintage style diamond ring? A ring as unique as the love you both share could be a great way to symbolise this precious 60th year together. From beautiful milgrain detailing to intricate diamonds and elegant settings, there are plenty of exquisite vintage style rings to choose from. Tailor yours by choosing your preferred metal.
Diamond tennis bracelet
For a super luxurious wedding anniversary gift look no further than a diamond tennis bracelet. Not only are they a piece of jewellery that is guaranteed to be passed down to the grandchildren, but they are also so elegant and stylish that your loved one is unlikely to take theirs off. Invest in this jewellery box staple and make their year even brighter.
Heart diamond pendant necklace
Could there be any better way to say “I love you” than with a heart diamond pendant? A heart-shaped pendant is ideal as a sentimental gift for your loved one, plus each time they wear it, they will think of you. A diamond heart necklace is a great anniversary gift if your loved one is a fan of jewellery as they can layer theirs with other pendants. Choose from a wide selection of styles to suit their taste and preferences.
Find out everything you need to know about diamonds in our diamond buying guide.