Ramadan revives sales of traditional gold jewelry in Saudi Arabia
Published 03 May,2021 via Asharq Alawsat (English Edition) - The demand for crafted gold jewelry ornate with traditional inscriptions and designs has risen, especially among young Saudi women.
Mahdi al-Nimr, who owns a jewelry shop in Dammam, explained that demand for the traditional jewelry increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, almost doubling, as women view them as an investment the value of which does not drop.
Nimr told Asharq Al-Awsat that 21-carat pieces make up around 80 percent of the total demand for gold, while 18-carat pieces, which were the market leader three years ago, saw a decrease.
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