The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office is where hallmarking
began, and we have been testing and hallmarking precious metals for over 700
years. Our unparalleled reputation for excellence in hallmarking and other expert
services is second to none.
The 1973 Hallmarking Act outlines the legal requirements for assaying,
hallmarking and selling of precious metal items in the UK.
There are three main areas with which a retailer selling precious metal
items to UK consumers must comply:
1. Ensuring items that are not exempt carry a
recognised hallmark.
2. Ensuring precious metal descriptions are
accurate.
3. Ensuring that the mandatory Dealers Notice is
displayed for consumers.
To fulfil your legal obligation in point 3, Dealers Notice A provides you with a
detailed explanation of the Hallmark and should be displayed in a prominent position
when retailing pieces.
This notice can also be displayed on online retail sites as part of a standalone page
detailing wider information about product quality. Download
a copy of Dealers Notice A for display here.
Dealers Notice A
However, we are aware that Dealers Notice A is not ideal for the online environment,
so we have developed Dealers Notice B in two versions, PDF and a short film as an
alternative for online sales platforms where a dedicated page on hallmarking is not
possible.
Submit your work to us online, or download a paper hallnote to submit
with your packet.
Please complete the paper Hallnote in full incl. invoice
address, account number and desired
sponsor mark. Incomplete forms will delay your packet and might
hinder the completion of your work. There is an additional surcharge for
submitting using paper hallnotes. Pleas see Pricelist linked above.
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Booklets and Presentations
Make Your Mark booklet
This document accompanies our Make Your Mark event, aimed at those entering
the trade. It summarizes The Goldsmiths Company, The Goldsmiths' Centre, and of
course The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. Download
Using Social Media Effectively – for Makers - Presentation slides
from Make Your Mark 2017. Download here.
Changing Lives - An overview of the Goldsmiths Company's charitable
giving 2017Download