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Gold Prices Soar: Jewelers See Surge in Sales

5/12/2025

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Gold prices have reached record highs amid global economic uncertainty, boosting activity at the St. Vincent Jewelry Center in Los Angeles.
Jewelers are experiencing a surge in customers selling or melting old jewelry for cash.
Many are melting family heirlooms, while others invest in gold for security.
High prices and tariffs are squeezing profit margins, resulting in higher consumer prices.
Experts forecast gold prices could rise to $4,000 to $5,000 per troy ounce by year-end.

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Story summary

Gold prices have reached record highs amid global economic uncertainty, boosting activity at the St. Vincent Jewelry Center in Los Angeles.
Jewelers are experiencing a surge in customers selling or melting old jewelry for cash.
Many are melting family heirlooms, while others invest in gold for security.
High prices and tariffs are squeezing profit margins, resulting in higher consumer prices.
Experts forecast gold prices could rise to $4,000 to $5,000 per troy ounce by year-end.