JNA Nov/ Dec 2021

INNOVATION 24 | JNA Nov/Dec 2021 F indings 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 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. 扎根深圳的珠寶製造商億福金業，從創意和技 術出發，研製出 18K 金彈簧扣，顛覆了整個珠寶配件界。 from VFOOK 億福金業的足金珠寶配件 Solid findings