9月29日，国际金价再创新高，现货黄金盘中突破3800美元/盎司，一度涨至3819.8美元/盎司。较月初的 3476.5美元/盎司累计上涨约10%，年内涨幅已超45%。而自9月以来，在美联储降息预期的影响下，国 际金价就持续大涨，屡创新高。 伴随着国际金价屡创新高，消费端的金饰品价格也水涨船高。长假临近，珠宝品牌也迎来了传统的销售 旺季。前往门店选购金饰的顾客络绎不绝，各大珠宝品牌也纷纷推出促销活动以吸引消费者。受国际金 价接连上涨影响，国内品牌金饰克价已经超1100元大关。周大福、潮宏基等品牌9月29日千足金饰品的 价格为1108元/克，较本月初已经上涨约80元/克。 "不过现在有促销活动。千足金每克有40元的优惠，一口价饰品除了'故宫系列'，可以打9.2折。"谈及最 近关于"一口价"饰品的调价传闻，周大福门店的工作人员表示，"10月会上调价格，大概在30%左 右。"同样的涨价消息在六福珠宝的门店也得到确认，其柜员表示，"一口价"饰品10月会涨价，但具体 的幅度还不清楚。 "近期金价波动频繁，是黄金饰品涨价的根本因素。加之每年9月、10月是传统婚庆旺季，也是婚庆金饰 购买的高峰期，市场需求的增加也推动了金饰 ...

Group 1 - International gold prices reached a new high, breaking through $3800 per ounce, with a peak of $3819.80 per ounce on September 29 [1][4] - The price of 24K gold (千足金) has risen to over 1100 yuan per gram, with some brands planning to increase prices by approximately 30% in October [2][3] - The increase in gold prices is attributed to multiple factors, including the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and rising global demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [6][7] Group 2 - Major jewelry brands are experiencing a surge in customer traffic as the traditional sales season approaches, leading to promotional activities to attract consumers [2] - Analysts predict that gold prices will continue to rise, with forecasts suggesting an average of $3800 per ounce in Q4 2023 and potential increases to $4000 per ounce by mid-2026 [7] - The ongoing trend of central banks purchasing gold and geopolitical risks are contributing to the bullish outlook for gold prices [6][7]

Core Insights - The article highlights the rising popularity of gold jewelry, particularly "gold-plated silver" products, amidst the historical high stock prices of Lao Pu Gold [1][5]. Group 1: Gold Jewelry Types - "Foot Gold" and "Thousand Foot Gold" differ primarily in gold purity, with "Foot Gold" defined as having a minimum gold content of 99% [2]. - The term "Thousand Foot Gold" has been removed from official standards since May 2016, consolidating all high-purity gold under "Foot Gold" [2]. - Innovations in production have led to the creation of "hard foot gold," which includes variations like "3D hard gold," "5G gold," and "5D gold," each differing in hardness and craftsmanship [3][4]. Group 2: Market Trends - Lao Pu Gold has seen a surge in demand, with reports of long queues at retail locations, likening it to the "Hermès of gold" due to its luxury positioning [5]. - The introduction of the "Hard Gold Jewelry" industry standard in May 2023 aims to clarify definitions and ensure a minimum purity of 99% and hardness of 60HV for hard gold products, benefiting both retailers and consumers [6]. Group 3: Gold-Plated Silver Products - "Gold-plated silver" products have gained traction due to their lower price point while visually resembling gold jewelry, although they face issues of non-compliance and misleading marketing [7]. - Consumers are advised to check purity markings on products, as genuine gold items will have specific identifiers, while "gold-plated silver" may lack such markings [7].