About Us

JK Findings has been a premier manufacturer and wholesaler of precious metal components and fine jewelry since 1975. With the recent purchase of Intercept Silver & Jewelry Care, our product line now includes Intercept Technology™ anti-corrosion and anti-tarnish products for the silver and jewelry industries. We provide an expansive selection of high-quality offerings at a competitive price and customers, including jewelry wholesalers, manufacturers, designers, and online retailers rely on us to provide the products needed to run their business.

Our Products

We provide a broad selection of precious metal jewelry findings, beads, chain, wire, finished, and custom jewelry in 9K, 10K, 14K, & 18K Gold; 1/20 10K, 12K, & 14K Gold Filled; and .925 Silver.

In 2022, we added Intercept Technology™ anti tarnish products to help customers protect their lower karat gold, sterling silver, gold-filled, gold-plated and brass findings and jewelry from tarnish and corrosion.

Our Promise

At JK Findings, you can expect excellence in quality, selection, service, and price.

JK Findings' talented staff are key to providing the high quality work our customers expect.
JK Findings' overarching strategy is to provide value to our customers by offering a broad portfolio of high-quality products and services at competitive prices.

Why JK Findings?

  • We are a true one-stop shop providing a broad selection of karat gold, gold-filled, and sterling silver findings and finished jewelry as well as anti-corrosion and anti-tarnish products
  • We offer highly competitive pricing
  • We are well known for our excellent customer service, ensuring that ongoing customer communication is our number one priority
  • We stay ahead of the trends by releasing many new products each and every month
  • 70% of our product offerings are "Made in the USA"
  • Our quality satisfaction rate of 99% is consistently at the top of industry rankings
  • You can expect a quick turnaround on requests for quotes and same-day shipping of in-stock orders
  • With over 47 years in the jewelry business, we are your technical resource
  • Our services include custom manufacturing of your designs as well as laser engraving and cutting for your personalization orders

Our History

In 1975 our founder, John Kaupp, incorporated his expanding wholesale business and J.K. Jewelry, Inc., doing business as JK Findings, was born, operating as a wholesaler of precious metal jewelry findings and chain in Newark, New York.

Between 1975 and 2000, we grew from 4 employees to 40, moved operations from Newark to Rochester, NY, and purchased a new facility and equipment to begin manufacturing product in-house. We are proud to boast that today JK Findings manufactures over 70% of its product offerings from our manufacturing plant in Rochester, NY as well as contract facilities in China and the Dominican Republic. Our 100+ employees, as well as our valued customers and vendors, now span the globe. From our home office in Rochester, NY, our sales office in Hong Kong and our multilingual website we service thousands of loyal customers every day.

JK Findings is committed to maintaining leading-edge technology.

In early 2020, our company was acquired by Jim Westman and Tim Tevens of Latitude 27 Capital, LLC upon the retirement of John Kaupp. Tim and Jim brought strong backgrounds in industrial businesses, both leading highly successful companies in growing through organic and inorganic means. They shared similar visions and values, understanding the importance of our employees and our customers. Under our new ownership, the company has maintained its commitment to outstanding quality, delivery, and customer support while enhancing its new product development, geographic presence, and technological achievement.

On November 11, 2022, we expanded our product offerings through the acquisition of Intercept Silver & Jewelry Care, LLC, the distributor of Intercept Technology™ anti-corrosion and anti-tarnish products for the silver and jewelry industries. Intercept Technology™ is a revolutionary, award-winning product that provides superior protection against tarnish and corrosion.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

Our winning strategy starts with our mission, defined as the purpose of the company. We exist…

  • To support our partners in the jewelry industry by consistently delivering high quality components at a competitive price…
  • To inspire creativity and fresh ideas through ongoing development of new and unique offerings…
  • To create value, supporting our success as well as that of our customers and suppliers.

Vision

Our vision guides our business by describing the deliverables required to continue achieving sustainable, quality growth and include…

  • Inspiring excellence at work.
  • Anticipating desires with quality products.
  • Fostering winning partnerships.
  • Preserving our environment responsibly.
  • Maximizing shareholder returns responsibly.
  • Striving to be an effective, lean and responsive organization.

Values

Our values define the attitudes and behaviors that will be required of us, the winning culture needed to ensure a successful tomorrow.

  • Leadership: Shape a better future with courage.
  • Collaboration: Harness collective genius for results.
  • Accountability: Own our actions, be responsible.
  • Passion: Committed, positive, proactive, adaptable.
  • Diversity: Embrace differences, create inclusive environment.
  • Quality: Excellence in all, prioritize partners' needs.

Partnerships and Industry Affiliations