Rachel Smith, of Hatton Jewels, says that mere days ago, families were considering melting down precious heirlooms for the first time - Eddie Mulholland for The Telegraph A lot can happen in a few days. Just ask the beleaguered jewellers of London’s famous Hatton Garden quarter. For the past few weeks, they’ve been inundated with second-hand rings, necklaces, bangles and more as punters scrambled to cash in on record gold and silver prices. The boom prompted families to rummage through their attics for ...