“牛马” 黄金吊坠被指阴阳打工人，周大福回应

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding Chow Tai Fook's "Niu Ma" gold pendant, which has sparked significant public interest and debate on social media platforms [2]. Pricing and Sales - The official price of the "Niu Ma" gold pendant starts at 3044.7 yuan, while it is listed at 3115.35 yuan on Chow Tai Fook's Tmall flagship store [3]. - Chow Tai Fook has raised prices for its gold products for the third time this year, with price increases ranging from 4% to 16%, and the current price of gold jewelry has surpassed 1400 yuan per gram [8]. Product Availability and Customer Feedback - The "Niu Ma" pendant is currently sold only through online channels, and its sales have been strong recently. Customer feedback regarding the design is being collected for future improvements [6]. - Chow Tai Fook's customer service indicated that the pendant symbolizes resilience and good fortune, with the "Niu Ma" inscription in traditional Chinese characters [6]. Intellectual Property and Design - Chow Tai Fook has applied for over 6000 patents, primarily focusing on design patents, with more than 1600 related to pendants. The company has also registered copyrights for various pendant designs [8].