Gold hallmarking display to go on show in Birmingham

The Birmingham Assay Office has launched an initiative aimed at explaining what consumers should look for when buying gold jewellery this Christmas, it has been reported.

It has teamed up with Trading Standards to create a shop window display that will be on show at the city's Consumer Trading Centre (CTC), according to the Spring Fair website.

Information on consumer rights with regard to gold jewellery will be featured and the importance of hallmarking will be highlighted.

It will also explain the meanings of different marks that can be found on gold items.

An easy-to-read graphics display will be produced in order to outline these issues, the Assay Office stated.

The CTC was set up by the Citizens Advice Bureau along with Trading Standards to provide advice to the residents and merchants of Birmingham. It offers help to members of the public in resolving any disputes and provides information on consumer rights.

Birmingham is home to the Jewellery Quarter, where skilled goldsmiths have practiced their trade for over 200 years.