The Ring OF TRUTH

Julie Caplin strolled leisurely past the antiques stalls on the seafront, looking for something old, gold and gorgeous for her grandmother’s birthday. The kindly assistant in Glisters’ jewellery store had been right – this looked much more promising than the upmarket outlets in the overpriced arcade.

Now, looking around, she was surprised by the range of goods on show, not just the ceramics and vintage clothing you’d expect to find, but gold and silver items, too, glinting