Economy
Lightweight and fashion jewellery affecting hallmarking figures, says assay master
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Because of the continuing high price of precious metals, fashion jewellery and designs that use smaller amounts of metal are popular with jewellers and designers, in a bid to keep prices affordable for consumers.
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