VOICED: Rising violence takes the shine out of gold in Kabul

Mukhtar's jewelry shop in Kabul faces a 90% drop in business due to ongoing war and security issues. Women, the main buyers, fear going out due to attacks. The volatile situation has led to decreased investments and increased customer tendencies to sell old jewelry. Rising prices and insecurity further challenge traders like Mukhtar, who hasn't sold a high-value piece in two years.

What are the reasons behind the decline in jewelry sales at Mukhtar's shop?

Discuss the significance of the gold necklace worth more than $20,000 that Mukhtar has not sold.