
Group 1 - The gold market has gained significant attention as international gold prices have risen approximately 9% since September, with a year-to-date increase exceeding 40% [1][3] - Domestic gold jewelry prices have surpassed 1100 RMB per gram, with some brands' "one-price" gold products exceeding 2000 RMB per gram [1][3] - Major brands such as Chow Tai Fook, Chow Sang Sang, and Luk Fook have confirmed price increases, with some popular items seeing price hikes of 30% to 40% [3][4] Group 2 - Various brands, including Baolan and Linchao, have implemented price adjustments, with Baolan's average increase exceeding 15% starting September 28 [4][5] - Linchao's price increase included a significant rise for its zodiac pendant series, with prices jumping from 1290 RMB per gram to 1815 RMB per gram, a 40% increase [6] - Junpei also raised prices on September 25, with the highest increase being 21% for a specific bracelet [6]