Australian families could be sitting on a goldmine, but many are torn about selling

Some cultures value gold jewellery above all when it comes to gifts for special events such as weddings or birthdays. But with the price up around 70 per cent in the last five years, more people are torn between whether to sell these items to make ends meet or keep them for sentimental reasons.

While demand for jewellery has dropped due to the price, it still retains strong cultural value in many parts of the world. Source: SBS

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