Edinburgh Assay Workplace launches ‘Hallmarking 2.0’ digital pilot

The Edinburgh Assay Workplace (EAO) has launched Hallmarking 2.0, a proof-of-concept venture to convey hallmarking into the digital period by linking it with blockchain know-how and Digital Product Passports.

The brand new scheme creates a novel bodily and digital identifier on the level of hallmarking, permitting every merchandise to be tied to a verified digital report. 

This report permits chain-of-custody monitoring from uncooked supplies to completed merchandise, with particulars accessible to customers through a QR code on the level of sale.

Developed with know-how companion Everledger, the system creates a blockchain-based “digital twin” of every merchandise, recording knowledge such because the origin of metals, gemstone certification, hallmarking particulars and retailer sustainability disclosures. 

The method is designed to enhance transparency, help moral sourcing, deter counterfeiting and streamline resale and insurance coverage valuations.

The pilot, which can run by means of 2025 earlier than being prolonged to additional jewellers and collections, is being launched with London jeweller Purejewels by Bhanji Gokaldas, whose Lotus Assortment would be the first to characteristic Hallmarking 2.0. 

Scott Walter, chief govt and assay grasp at EAO, mentioned: “Hallmarking has at all times been about traceability and belief. Hallmarking 2.0 builds on this custom for immediately’s world market, the place customers wish to perceive the origin of their jewelry and its affect on the planet.”

Jayant Raniga, chief govt of Purejewels, added: “We welcome Hallmarking 2.0 as a progressive step that strengthens transparency, reinforces belief and affirms the duty of our provide chains.”