Controversial Award: Do City Councils Need Gold Rings or is a Thank You Enough?
City of Stadtbergen debates the necessity of gold rings to honor long-serving council members instead of just expressing gratitude.
Necklaces, rings, and earrings with fewer carats: how the gold surge will change the display cases of Spanish jewelers
The rising price of gold is forcing Spanish jewelers to adapt by offering items with lower carat weight due to decreasing profit margins and slowing sales.