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Henry Deakin becomes a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.
Henry Deakin, part of the seventh generation to own and manage Deakin & Francis, was honoured to become a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths this month. The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, or … Continue reading
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The Anatomy of a Cufflink
Somebody asked me recently, after spotting a funky pair of panda cufflinks that I had designed myself, about how the cufflinks at Deakin & Francis® are made. Interestingly, the processes used to make the cufflinks are still very similar to … Continue reading
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Hallmarks on Gold Cufflinks
Ever wondered what the hallmarks actually mean on your jewellery? Here’s an example and explanation. If, for example, you have a 750 mark on your cufflinks, this means that the gold of your cufflinks is made from 18ct gold which … Continue reading
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What are hallmarks?
Hallmarks were introduced 700 years ago according to the British Hall Marking Council as a way of preventing fraud and proving the metal has been identified and tested to ensure the legal standards of purity (fineness) have been met. There … Continue reading
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The Birmingham Assay Office Valuation Days
The Birmingham Assay Office is situated in Newhall Street, Birmingham. It is one of four assay offices in the UK and hallmarks jewellery. The other Assay offices are in London, Sheffield and Edinburgh and each have their own Assay office … Continue reading
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