As gold and silver prices rise, so does demand in Minnesota’s immigrant communities

Growing up in Oaxaca, Mexico, Isis Rodriguez was drawn to silver and gold. Jewelry made from those precious metals was often passed down in families, and seen as a way to preserve wealth.

But for Rodriguez, it was mostly about accessorizing her outfit. She often wears a silver chain necklace with a St. Benedict pendant, also silver.

“I own more silver, but I want to rock [wear] both gold and silver,” she said…

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