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What Happens at the Assay Office? - Virginia Allan

What Happens at the Assay Office?

Every piece I make above the legal weight goes to the London Assay Office to be tested and hallmarked before it reaches you. Here's what actually happens to your jewellery...

What Happens at the Assay Office?

Every piece I make above the legal weight goes to the London Assay Office to be tested and hallmarked before it reaches you. Here's what actually happens to your jewellery...

Why Gold Jewellery Doesn't Tarnish or Discolour - Virginia Allan

Why Gold Jewellery Doesn't Tarnish or Discolour

One of the questions I get asked most often is some version of: will this stay gold? Will it go dark, or green, or patchy? The answer, for solid gold,...

Why Gold Jewellery Doesn't Tarnish or Discolour

One of the questions I get asked most often is some version of: will this stay gold? Will it go dark, or green, or patchy? The answer, for solid gold,...

What Does a Hallmark Mean - And Why Does It Matter? - Virginia Allan

What Does a Hallmark Mean - And Why Does It Mat...

Every piece of gold or silver jewellery I create is sent to the London Assay Office before it leaves my studio. That tiny stamp - the hallmark - is one...

What Does a Hallmark Mean - And Why Does It Mat...

Every piece of gold or silver jewellery I create is sent to the London Assay Office before it leaves my studio. That tiny stamp - the hallmark - is one...