Gold wedding jewellery burglaries on the rise
Gold Asian wedding jewellery stolen in a string of break-ins in West Yorkshire
The Asian community in West Yorkshire have been warned by police to be extra vigilant after a number of burglaries in the area, where gold Indian wedding jewellery was stolen, have been reported.
One of the burglary victims had her gold wedding jewellery stolen which is estimated to be worth between £30,000 – £40,000. 33-year-old Asma Waraich, whose home in Clayton was targeted, said the most hurtful part is the sentimental value the jewellery held for her. She added that the break-in has had a negative affect on her young son who hasn’t been able to sleep since the incident.
Police have confirmed that a number of burglaries where gold wedding jewellery was taken have occurred in the Bradford, Heaton and Clayton area in the last few weeks. The high number of break-ins has been described by police as “unusual.”
One of the Detectives working on the investigations believes that the sudden spate of thefts targeting Asian wedding jewellery is linked to the rise in the price of gold. The cost of gold has soared in the last 12 months and demand is higher than ever for the precious metal as the Indian wedding season prepares to get underway.
Police patrols in the affected areas have been stepped up in an attempt to deter would-be gold thieves. Police are urging Asian families to install safes in their homes to keep their jewellery under lock and key.
Satyan Jewellers to launch Wedding Ring Festival at their London store
Satyan Jewellers will be running a Wedding Ring Festival during May
Renowned jewellery merchants, Satyan Jewellers, will launch a special Wedding Ring Festival at the Diamond Room in the London store next month. The Festival will showcase the very finest wedding and engagement rings and will run throughout the month of May.
The family-run business boasts an impressive 25 years worth of experience working within the UK’s jewellery retail industry, having set-up their successful store in Green Street, London, back in 1982.
However the family’s history within the jewellery trade can be traced back to the late 19th century when Satyan family ancestors began crafting jewellery pieces to order in India. These secrets of craftsmanship which have developed over many years have been passed down over five generations enabling Satyan Jewellers to offer pieces of exquisite quality and design.
If you’re about to get married, or maybe considering getting engaged, Satyan Jeweller’s Wedding Ring Festival should not be missed. A hand-picked selection of the very best gold and platinum engagement rings with matching wedding bands will be on display. Plus there will be expert help at hand to assist you in your quest to find the perfect ring for your loved one.
All diamonds purchased from Satyan are of the highest quality and clarity, plus every piece purchased from the exquisite Diamond Collection comes with a 10 year guarantee.
The exclusive Wedding Ring Festival at Satyan Jewellers will be launched at its store on Green Street, London, on May 1st.
Gold in high demand as Asian wedding season gets underway
The demand for gold has gone through the roof ahead of the Asian wedding season
Due to the overwhelming demand for jewellery ahead of the Asian wedding season, the price of gold and the amount which is being imported is on the rise. With the peak Asian and Indian wedding season just around the corner, jewellers in Asia are said to be stockpiling gold in preparation for the rush.
With as many as 1 million weddings planned for this coming April and May, it’s not surprising there’s a surge in demand for gold in India right now. As the world’s biggest consumer of gold, India is known for its insatiable appetite for the precious metal.
However recent figures show that even by India’s standards, demand for gold is massive. It’s been reported that India imported approximately 23 tonnes of gold during the month of March, this a huge increase when you consider that the country was importing 4.8 tonnes during the same period last year.
It’s not just India which is grappling to get their hands on as much gold as possible before the Asian weddings begin. In a recent newspaper article a jeweller based in Thailand spoke out to say that he is already starting to run out of stock and fears he won’t be able to import more gold in time for the wedding season.
If you’re planning an Asian wedding within the coming months, you’d be well advised to source your gold jewellery as a soon as possible to avoid paying an overly inflated price, or not getting the pieces you really want.
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