A visit to Vaibhav Global Ltd.(Industry visit)

A visit to Vaibhav Global Ltd.

Organizing Department : Jewellery Designing

          

An industrial visit was organized for the students of B.Sc. Jewellery Design & technology, B.A./B.Com. /B.Sc. Jewellery Design & technology, Diploma Jewellery Designing on 16th  August, 2013 at Vaibhav Global (Gems)  ltd., Sitapura , Jaipur.

Vaibhav Gems Limited (VGL) incorporated in Jaipur, India in 1989, is today a professionally managed, end-to-end vertically integrated business organization and a world-class jewellery-manufacturing unit for export of gem-studded gold jewellery. VGL has own Jewellery TV shopping channels in UK and USA and additional sourcing offices in Hong Kong, China and Thailand under the brands name RHAPSODY, ILIANA, J FRANCIS, ELANZA, KARIS, EON 1962, STRADA & GENOA.

 

This visit was conducted with the aim to familiarize the students with the machinery and various practical operations involved in the manufacturing of Jewellery. They came to know about Following stages of Jewellery manufacturing.

First  Jewellery manufacturing process starts with jewellery designing. After finalization of design, design is converted into 3D view by JCAD department. After this design is converted into a wax model that in turn can be made into gold, platinum or silver studded jewellery. Hand motors and other mechanized appliances are used to give better finishing to the model.  

Conversion of silver model into a mould is done by special type of rubber by Castaldo. The mould is put into a vulcanizer and treated at 302°F, and baked. This model is sandwiched between rubber pieces and then cut into pieces.

Production of the wax replica of a model is done by fixing the mould into a vacuums wax injector, which is a Japanese machine “Yasui”.

The wax tree created in wax injector is then casted in gold platinum in a specified cartage and kept in a perforated flask with a special type of powder (plaster of paris). The flask is baked in a furnace and then casted into gold by Yasui then shine is given to metal pieces of gold or platinum.

After this metal stripping is done by putting the casted pieces into a electro-polishing machine, the first of its kind in this region called PikaGold by Yasui. The rough outer coat is stripped of providing a glossy finish.

An updated laser-soldering machine helps in making links, loops for the bracelets or pendants. They are the only company in Rajasthan to have such advanced laser guns -Mieko Jr.

Final step is the setting of the stone to its perfection and then polishing the jewellery. For polishing a motor with the speed of 8000 rotation per minutes and special cloth buffs. Rouges are applied to give mirror finishing.   

 

Now the polished items reach our most important department that is Quality assurance whether product visualized through a 10 X Loupe.

 VGL  has expertise in all methods of jewellery making, from filigree work, hand beaten gold and silver, simple designs or designs with intricate settings in stone. The company manufactures exquisite silver jewellery like necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, cufflinks and other ornaments.

 

Mr. Prateek, HR Manager briefed about the manufacturing process of handmade & Casting jewellery, various kinds of stone settings, Filigree Art, Rhodium & polishing technologies, and quality control techniques. Students were also told about the exclusive and innovative product range of the company includes Gold, Silver and Platinum handmade fine jewellery with Diamonds and Natural Gemstones. He also imparts the knowledge about upcoming technologies in jewellery industry and blessed them for their lucrative career. The visit proved to be beneficial exercise for all the students as it was completely knowledgeable for future perspective.

Ms. Neeru Jain , HOD & Asstt. Prof. of Jewellery designing & Ms. Shivi Saxena Placement Officer,  accompanied the students and enhanced the knowledge of students and made them aware about different stages of Jewellery manufacturing. Such types of visits are an inspiration for the students to enhance their ability and creativity.

 

During the visit students were taught about different areas in Electronics and Instrumentation. They also acquired knowledge about various organizational levels and their working. Students also learned about the production plant, Casting Process and different types of marketing strategies adopted by the company.

 

Organized for: The students of Bsc. Jewellery Design & Technology,

BA/BCom./Bsc. Elective Jewellery Design & Technology & COSD Jewellery

Designing(Certificate & Diploma course & Advance Diploma Course).

Organized by: Ms. Neeru Jain & Ms. Shivi Saxena