Case Flags 'Gold-Wrapped' Jewellery as Tests Uncover Big Differences in Gold Coating

Case flags 'gold-wrapped' jewellery as tests uncover big differences in gold coating

If you're thinking of getting yourself or your loved ones a piece of jewellery marketed as gold-wrapped silver (GWS), you may want to take a closer look before making a purchase.GWS refers to silver jewellery that has a layer of gold mechanically pressed or wrapped around a silver core. In a joint media release on Thursday (July 9), the Consumer...

Not all that glitters is gold: Buyers advised to verify marketing claims when jewellery shopping

Consumers are advised to verify marketing claims and understand the gold content in jewellery, especially gold-wrapped silver pieces. Read more at straitstimes.com.