Gold rush reshapes Front Royal jewelry trade
A Warren County scrap buyer warns locals about speculative metal deals as gold climbs to 680 an ounce and silver to 35. He explains values hinge on weight, refinery fees, and middlemen, while antique and sentimental items hold far more worth than market metal. Local craftsman Lawrence Goldsmith buys junk gold to fuel his shop, underscoring how open-market sourcing affects prices and livelihoods.