Industry celebrates hallmark for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
The UK jewellery and precious metals industry celebrated the launch of the commemorative hallmark for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 on Tuesday.
The glittering event was attended by key members of the industry, including retailers, designers and manufacturers. It took place at Goldsmiths’ Hall and was jointly hosted by the Goldsmiths’ Company and the four UK Assay Offices: London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh. The launch was attended by HRH Princess Michael of Kent who witnessed the first Jubilee marks being formally struck.
The creation of a celebratory Diamond Jubilee Hallmark follows a tradition established in the 20th century when commemorative hallmarks were introduced to recognise the Silver Jubilee of George and Mary in 1935, the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, her Silver Jubilee in 1977 and Golden Jubilee in 2002.
A special mark was also created for the Millennium. Examples of pieces bearing these special marks, taken from the Assay Offices’ own private collections, were on display at Goldsmiths’ Hall.
The Diamond Jubilee mark is additional to the three compulsory hallmarks, the town mark, fineness mark and sponsor’s mark and will add provenance to items marked between now and October 1, 2012.
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