As a result , gold prices held steady .
Closely watched estimates from the World Gold Council released in May indicated that Chinese consumers bought 294.3 metric tons of gold during the first quarter of 2013 , a 20 - percent annual increase .
Gold prices held steady .
Closely watched estimates from the World Gold Council released in May indicated that Chinese consumers bought 294.3 metric tons of gold during the first quarter of 2013 , a 20 - percent annual increase .