Make Your Mark
We don't just
mark your metal.
We back your business.
Free registration. A half-price maker’s punch. Real support, all year. Hallmarking, built for makers, sole traders and micro-businesses — not just the big names.
- Insurance Recognised
- Accepted by all major insurers
- Quick Turnaround
- Returned in 10 working days
- 250+ Years of Heritage
- Established in 1773
Why Now
Hallmarking wasn't built with you in mind.
We changed that.
Every assay office offers the same core service. The barrier was never the mark itself — it’s everything that used to sit around it. Here’s what’s different now.
"Is this even for me?"
- A named contact walks you through your first submission. No portal, no guesswork.
"What will this actually cost?"
- Upfront, itemised pricing. No surprises, no per-piece creep.
"What if it gets rejected?"
- Send a photo first. Our free pre-submission check gives you a steer before you post anything.
"Once I post it, it's a black hole."
- Track your parcel at every stage — you always know where your pieces are.
"Will the mark ruin my design?"
- A placement consultation, so the mark enhances your piece, not intrudes on it.
"Does anyone here actually care?"
- Year-round support sessions, a real community, and people who want your business to grow.
Everything you need to hallmark for the first time — on us.
The cost conversation is over before it starts.
New Maker Ticket
Registration
Maker's mark punch
Minimum parcel charge
First 3 hallmarks
Standard rate otherwise
Pre-submission check + named contact
Not offered elsewhere
"Marked by Birmingham" badge
Yours to use on your own marketing
Takes about 10 minutes. A real person is on hand if you get stuck.
Something no one else offers
Your hallmark shouldn't just prove you're legitimate. It should help you sell.
Every new maker who hallmarks with us gets the “Marked by Birmingham” badge — yours to use on packaging, your website, and social. No other UK assay office gives makers something to visibly use in their own branding.
→ Use it on packaging, hang tags, and gift boxes
→ Add it to your website and social bios
→ Show customers your work carries a genuine, recognised mark
Support that doesn't stop at sign-up
You're backed all year, not just at the offer.
Free education sessions
Year-round business and hallmarking support sessions, open to every new maker, at no cost.
A maker community
Join our WhatsApp group to ask questions, share your work, and hear from other small makers doing the same thing you are.
A real person to ask
Direct access to a named contact — no call centre, no ticket queue for your first submission.
FAQs
How do I send my jewellery to you safely?
We recommend using Royal Mail Special delivery. You can also hand deliver your items by visiting our Customer Service counter at 1 Moreton Street, Birmingham, B1 3AX.
How long does a valuation take?
Standard turnaround is 10 working days from receipt of your item.
Can I visit in person?
Absolutely, you can drop off your items at our Customer Service counter at 1 Moreton Street, Birmingham, B1 3AX.
Will my insurer accept your report?
Our reports are accepted by all major UK insurers. If your insurer has specific requirements, contact us before booking and we will confirm we can meet them.
What if I don't know what my jewellery is made of?
That’s exactly why you come to us. Our valuers will identify the metal, assess purity, identify any gemstones, and provide you with a complete description, you don’t need to know anything in advance.
How often should I have my jewellery revalued?
Most insurers recommend revaluing jewellery every 3–5 years. Precious metal prices and gemstone values change significantly over time and your jewellery may now be worth considerably more than your current insurance covers.
Questions
Good to know before you register
Do I need to be a registered business to hallmark?
[Confirm eligibility wording here — e.g. sole traders, partnerships and small companies are all eligible; hobbyists selling regularly may also qualify.]
What counts as a micro-business or sole trader for this offer?
[Confirm final eligibility criteria before publishing.]
How does the pre-submission check work, and how fast is it?
[Confirm process and turnaround time — e.g. send a clear photo of your piece and mark placement, and we’ll respond within X working days.]
How do I get and use the "Marked by Birmingham" badge?
[Confirm format — digital badge file, usage guidelines, and whether a physical sticker is available.]
What happens after my first three discounted hallmarks?
Standard hallmarking rates apply from your fourth submission onwards — but your named contact, the community, and the free education sessions stay with you for as long as you’re hallmarking with us.