Jewelry
China unveils pure solid gold amid investment debate
China has unveiled a new metal called 'Pure Solid Gold' to bolster its status as the world's top gold producer, igniting fierce debate in global gold and jewelry markets. Claimed to have 99.9% purity and high resistance to scratching, Egyptian experts dismiss it as a fake substance unsuitable for investment. Opinions split between viewing it as genuine innovation or a marketing ploy to lower gold prices.
Louvre jewels transferred to Bank of France after burglary
Five days after the spectacular burglary in the Louvre's Galerie d’Apollon, a portion of the non-stolen jewels was transferred under police escort to the Bank of France. This secure operation aims to protect the precious items while awaiting an evaluation of the museum's security system. Paris prosecutor assures thieves will not fetch the estimated value of the loot.