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How a local jeweler is navigating historic surge of gold and silver prices


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The price of gold and silver has been surging. This year has seen international gold prices rising nearly 30 percent, driven by increased demand for secure investments amidst the ongoing economic uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s tariff policies and global political tensions. Last month, silver hit its highest price in more than 13 years.


Cheryl Lais has run Heirloom Jewelry out of the Hopkins Antique Mall since 2002. She sells one-of-a-kind, vintage jewelry pieces. She joined Minnesota Guest host Chris Farrell to talk about how rising gold and silver prices have impacted her business.

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