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.
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Hallmarking Services | Registration | Laboratory Services | Valuations and Expert Services | Terms and Conditions | Case Studies
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.
Download a copy of Dealers Notice B.
Read the BHC press release Hallmarking Dealers Notice goes digital alongside launch of new HALO Award
Price List
2022 Price List, valid from 1 April 2022 Download
2023 Price List, valid from 1 April 2023 Download
Hallnote
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.
Plus, download a Special Requests Sheet for additional bespoke requests.
Please visit our Guide to completing the online hallnote here or the paper hallnote here.
Hallmarking Guidance Notes
Practical guidance in relation to the Hallmarking Act 1973. Information from the Assay Offices of Great Britain. Download
Laser Engraving Form
Form to be completed for laser engraving requests, to be submitted with the Hallnote. Download
Fairtrade Mark Request Form
Articles created from Fairtrade certified gold can be struck with the Fairtrade mark. Download
Fairmined Mark Request Form
Articles created from Fairmined certified gold can be struck with the Fairmined mark. Download
Hallmarking Convention
Information brochure from the Hallmarking Convention website. Download
The Hallmarking Act 1973
Download the hallmarking act.
Valuation Form
Download this form to submit to us with your item to be valued. Download.
Expert Services
Information on our Antique Plate Committee, Seminars, Lecture and Tours, and assistance to Trading Standards. Download
Special Assay Hallnote
Submit your special assay requests to us by downloading this corresponding hallnote.
UKAS Schedule
United Kingdom Accreditation Service for our lab. Download
Lead and Cadmium
Testing for lead and cadmium. Download
Full Terms and Conditions
Please read and download this document. Download
Website Terms and Conditions
Website terms and conditions, and privacy policy. Download
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 2017 Download
Top: swan neck punch, Bottom: straight punch
18ct gold hallmark
