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These 10 Countries Have the Biggest Appetite for Gold Jewelry (SLIDESHOW)

September 25, 2017
For millennia, cultures across the globe have coveted gold jewelry for its brilliant yellow hue and imperviousness to rust and corrosion of any kind.That same obsession survives today, especially in countries where it’s considered auspicious to give gold jewelry as a gift during birthdays, weddings and holidays. To many, gold jewelry is the ideal gift—not only is it beautiful and decorative, but it also holds its value well and can be passed down to future generations.

In the following slideshow, explore the top 10 countries with the biggest appetite for gold jewelry! All data is courtesy of the GFMS Gold Survey, the annual Thomson Reuters report on the global gold market, and reflects demand in tonnage for 2016.

 

Egypt
Russia
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Iran
United Arab Emirates
United States
India
China
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Egypt
Russia
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Iran
United Arab Emirates
United States
India
China
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