The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office joins Created in the UK

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has joined the Created in the UK movement by supporting the striking of the new mark on jewellery, silverware and related products.

Created in the UK is a scheme developed by the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) to help designers, manufacturers and retailers promote the provenance of their jewellery and related goods.

The mark can be struck on precious metal items by any of the four UK Assay Offices as an additional mark to go alongside the traditional hallmark to identify products made and designed in the United Kingdom.

Three versions are available in various sizes to allow almost any type of jewellery to be struck with a stamp or laser engraved with the Created in the UK mark.

Will Evans, general manager of The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, said: “The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office is proud to be working with the NAJ to offer the Created in the UK mark to our mutual customers, allowing those investing in UK design and manufacture a new opportunity to promote this.

“We are excited to see the mark become internationally recognised as an indicator of great British creativity.”

Katie Gillespie, Created in the UK lead, added: “We’re delighted that all four UK Assay Offices can now strike the Created in the UK mark. Provenance is an important buying factor for consumers.

“Created in the UK provides reassurance for the public and is a great marketing tool for those signed up to the scheme. Now it is easier than ever to be a part of the movement, no matter where you get your jewellery or silverware hallmarked in the country.”

source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/206616-the-goldsmiths-company-assay-office-joins-created-in-the-uk