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The arms were officially granted on February 20, 1967. | The arms were officially granted on February 20, 1967. | ||
The arms show a red and blue cross, the colours taken from the arms of the [[Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths]] and the [[National Association of Goldsmiths of Great Britain and Ireland]]. The type of cross suggests depth and thus a precious stone looked from above. | The arms show a red and blue cross, the colours taken from the arms of the [[Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths]] and the [[National Association of Goldsmiths of Great Britain and Ireland]]. The type of cross suggests depth and thus looks like a precious stone looked from above. | ||
The diamonds and the ring clearly indicate the use of gems in jewelry. The upper part shows a rose cut diamond inside a ring, suggesting the scrutiny of gems by magnification under a lens. The gold jewelled book is a symbol for study and teaching. | The diamonds and the ring clearly indicate the use of gems in jewelry. The upper part shows a rose cut diamond inside a ring, suggesting the scrutiny of gems by magnification under a lens. The gold jewelled book is a symbol for study and teaching. | ||