Introduction of Assaying and Hallmarking Scheme in the country is one of the major initiatives on which Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) is working. Implementation of Assaying and Hallmarking Scheme in the Pakistan will be a milestone to steering the jewellery industry in line with the Hallmarking Convention and as per International standards.

The goals and objectives of introducing Hallmarking in Pakistan are:

=> Use as a marketing tool:
      To capture market share at global level
      Shift the buying behavior of consumers
=> Guarantee for quality and value
=> Export enhancement
=> Eliminate unfair competition
=> Boost the confidence of the local entrepreneur
=> Enhance customer satisfaction
=> International accreditation:
      Membership of Vienna Convention
      Facilitate cross border trade of precious metals
=> International competitiveness
=> Third party quality assurance

Assaying:
Refers to the determination of the fineness/composition of the actual content of precious metal (Gold, Silver, Palladium and Platinum) in the alloy of precious metal.

Hallmarking:
Refers to the physically marking a piece of jewelry according to specific laws to certify the purity of metal. Hallmarks are small markings stamped on articles of precious metals.