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July 27, 2021 | 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.
Diamond hoop earrings are an elevated version of the plain gold hoop. Hoop earrings have long been a jewellery box staple. Why? They are incredibly versatile and provide a stylish touch to any outfit. Diamond hoops are a great way to add a hint of luxury every day. Hoop earrings are surprisingly easy to wear, and there are multiple styles to choose from. If you ever wondered how to wear diamond hoop earrings, we will explain it all in this article.
Are diamond hoops in style?
Yes, diamond hoops are in style and have been for many years. Plus, with so many diamond earring styles to choose from, it makes accessorising even easier. Diamond hoop earrings are a popular choice for day-to-night styling due to their versatility.
Types of diamond hoop earrings and how to wear them
Firstly, there are many types of diamond hoop earrings. The style of earrings you choose may depend on where you intend to wear them. Here we explain the different styles and the best way to wear them.
Diamond huggies
Diamond huggies are the smallest style of hoop earrings because they are intended to hug the earlobe. They tend to be wider than other hoops, so they fit neatly around the ear. Because they are discreet, they are super flattering and complement all face shapes and hair lengths.
How to wear diamond huggies?
Diamond huggies work well worn both day and night and can be worn alone or paired with other earrings for an eclectic look. They also look great worn in any position on the ear and are often worn by celebrities on the ear cartilage for a high-fashion finish.
Small diamond hoops
Small diamond hoops typically measure between 8mm to 3mm. Their small size is perfect for adding a hint of sparkle to your outfit. Like huggies, small diamond hoops are versatile and look great worn alone or paired with other earrings. They tend to complement most face shapes and those with mid-length to long hair.
How to wear small diamond hoops?
Small diamond hoops are perfect for transitioning your style from day to night. They look great worn alone or in the first piercing paired with diamond studs.
Medium diamond hoops
Medium diamond hoop earrings measure between 14mm to 40mm and are perfect for adding some glamour to your look. Hoop earrings of medium size are dressier than smaller hoop earrings. They complement most face shapes and those with longer hair.
How to wear medium diamond hoops?
Medium diamond hoops look great with most outfits depending on their thickness. Thicker styles pair perfectly with an evening dress or formal wear, whereas thinner styles look great with a casual weekend outfit.
Large diamond hoops
Large diamond hoop earrings usually measure between 41mm to 70mm. Because of their large size and incredible sparkle, large diamond hoops are a statement style. Large diamond hoops are an investment piece that looks great with an updo hairstyle. Their versatility means they complement all face shapes and hairstyles.
How to wear large diamond hoops?
Large diamond hoops make a statement. Pair with a beautiful dress and an updo hairstyle to upgrade your evening ensemble. If dresses aren't your thing, a fitted jumpsuit provides a contemporary finish paired with large diamond hoops.
No matter what size or style you choose, diamond hoop earrings are the modern accessory you've been searching for. For help selecting the perfect pair, contact us or head into a live chat.