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The 3D printer is enabling ever more sophisticated forgeries to be sold as Greek or Roman collectibles An example of a fake Greek gold ring. Photograph: Jack Ogden An example of a fake Greek gold ring. Photograph: Jack Ogden Sun 16 May 2021 05.00 EDT There is a “pandemic” of fake gold jewellery, primarily ancient and medieval, according to a leading British historian, who warns that forgeries extend to more recent pieces that any one might pick up in a market. Dr Jack Ogden, a specialist consultant for museums, auction houses, dealers and collectors, estimates that half of the supposed ancient gold jewellery he is shown is fake. Such pieces are cheap to produce, and people are being duped into buying something that is worth a fraction of what they paid. Although gold, these fakes may not be older than a few months. ....