Americans Organize "Gold Parties" To Sell Jewelry For Extra Income

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - MARCH 12: Katie Kupferschmid (L) tests gold jewelry for Chelsea Capstraw at a gold party March 12, 2009 in West Orange, New Jersey. Gold parties are a growing trend in the United States where a hostess invites friends and family to bring their unwanted gold to sell for extra income. The price is based on karat content, weight and the market price of gold that day. (Photo by Daniel Barry/Getty Images)