Lightweight gold is having a moment. Here is why hollow, electroformed and layered designs are winning over shoppers.
Editorial Desk
12 Jul 20261 min read
Rising gold prices have pushed demand toward lower-gram designs that still deliver a rich, substantial look. Techniques like electroforming create voluminous pieces with very little metal.
Confirm hallmarking even on light pieces, and ask about durability of hollow sections before buying.
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Editorial Desk
The in-house editorial team covering gold, diamonds and the Indian jewellery trade.
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