Innovation and technology underpin the growth strategy of Shandong Vfook Jinye Jewelry Co Ltd, which is revolutionising the findings industry with its 18-karat gold spring rings. 

Findings play an integral part in binding and securing a piece of jewellery. Simple as they may seem, good-quality findings in gold are often hard to come by. Chinese jewellery manufacturers have been relying heavily on imports to fill this gap but Shenzhen-based Shandong Vfook Jinye Jewelry Co Ltd has developed the technology and know-how to mass produce this vital component in jewellery production.

VFOOK specialises in the manufacture of solderless 24-karat gold jewellery, karat-gold findings, ornaments and chains. Fuelled by the passion to achieve innovative breakthroughs, the company has mastered the mass production of karat-gold spring rings, which requires specialised expertise in technology, equipment, craftsmanship, material and quality control.

A subsidiary of Mokingran Jewellery Group Co Ltd, one of China's most prominent gold jewellery manufacturers, VFOOK is backed by its own research team, avant-garde processing technology and automated machinery. It currently has more than 500 state-of-the-art machines, occupies 15,000 square metres of manufacturing space, employs more than 1,600 workers and produces over 6,000 kilos of products per year. Its extensive sales network covers over 30 Chinese provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions. VFOOK’s products are distributed across the globe.

Given its strengths in jewellery design, development, production, processing, wholesale, retail and e-commerce, VFOOK successfully supports gold jewellery brands and manufacturers by providing the high-quality findings needed to complete their products. This aligns with its mission to showcase China’s jewellery manufacturing prowess on the global stage and increases the country’s competitiveness in the field of jewellery production and craftsmanship.

Significant breakthroughs

Producing karat-gold findings entails addressing issues in the ductility, weldability and malleability of the different colours of gold.

VFOOK invested heavily in world-class technology and equipment from the US, Italy and Germany to overcome these challenges and develop the best possible clasps. After years of research and experimentation, it managed to produce high-quality 18-karat gold spring rings by reducing thickness deviation to less than 5 per cent. This resulted in efficient machine production and a steady supply of quality karat-gold spring rings.

VFOOK's spring rings come in 9-karat, 10-karat, 14-karat, 18-karat and 22-karat gold and sterling silver. They are available in diameters of 4.5mm, 5mm or 5.5mm and in two thickness options, with or without a jewellery link.

Apart from spring rings, the company also offers pear-shaped clasps, lobster clasps, flat or three-dimensional heart-shaped tags and links. All findings can be customised with logos and hallmarks. Since the start of the pandemic, VFOOK has been continuously supplying its 18-karat gold spring rings to other local brands and manufacturers, thereby actively helping to maintain domestic gold jewellery production and stabilise costs at a time when imports of raw materials are restricted.

Innovative strides

Testifying to VFOOK's determination to lead industry development and drive innovation are its record-breaking gold jewellery pieces.

In 2016, the manufacturer broke the Guinness World Records for the largest ever gold ring made with 82.2 kilos of 24-karat gold. Also, its Golden Lion collection made with 24-karat gold was recognised by the global authority on record-breaking achievements as the world's purest gold jewellery.

Much of VFOOK's success can be attributed to its commitment to research and development. In 2008, the company came up with a patented solderless welding technology that increases the purity of gold jewellery to 24-karat.

Over the years, VFOOK has scored several technological advancements. These include the manufacture of ingot-shaped solid jewellery and bowl decorations, and the introduction of advanced automatic machines in its jewellery production. The company now owns fully automated four-axis metal bead string engraving machines, automatic metal bead string engraving machines, automatic molding devices for half-ring lug jewellery, and automatic grasping and reserving manipulators for jewellery chain beads.

VFOOK's innovative spirit provides a solid foundation for its growth and that of the Chinese jewellery manufacturing industry. Its offerings are the final link in China’s jewellery supply chain and help create a self-sufficient environment for domestic production. By sharing its expertise with local companies, VFOOK continues to modernise the Chinese gold jewellery sector and boost its standing on the international stage.