
The AnchorCert Group is an independent centre of excellence, dedicated to protecting the consumer and serving the trade. It is also the UK's largest Assay Office, with headquarters located in the heart of Birmingham's bustling Jewellery Quarter.
Established in 1773, by innovative entrepreneur and silversmith Matthew Boulton, for the purpose of assaying and hallmarking precious metal, today the AnchorCert Group provides a wide breadth of services to the jewellery trade and beyond:
ASSAY OFFICE BIRMINGHAM: Assaying, Hallmarking, Laser Marking, Laser Branding
SAFEGUARD VALUATIONS: Jewellery, Watch, Silverware Valuations
ANCHORCERT GEM LAB: Diamond Grading, Tanzanite Grading, Coloured Gem Stone Identification, Pearl Identification
ANCHORCERT ACADEMY: Heritage Events, Silver Talks, Antiques, Jewellery Training
ANCHORCERT ANALYTICAL: Chemical and Fire Assaying, Consumer Product Safety Testing