Georgina Southam MIRV,  BA(Hons),  FGA,  DGA, a valuer for SafeGuard, a division of AnchorCert Group, received the prestigious Alan Hodgkinson Bursary at the Scottish Gemmological Association Conference from the Academy of Valuers at the start of May.

Birmingham Assay Office is pleased to announce the appointment of a new trade Warden, Gary Wroe, Managing Director of Hockley Mint, following the retirement of long-standing trade Warden, David Doyle. Gary started his career age 16 working in the Merrell casting shop as an assistant and has climbed the company ladder gaining valuable knowledge and skills.  Hockley Mint Ltd is a family run jewellery manufacturer, who specialise in wedding rings, engagement rings cast components, findings and precision engineered jewellery parts. With over 30 years’ experience, Gary plays an active role in helping to advance the company in both the manufacturing and sales of the Group.  His hard work was rewarded in 2006 when he became the Group Managing Director.