We're delighted to share some special moments at The Village Goldsmith and give you insight into some of the stories and elements of craftsmanship and service that inspire us.
Award-winning Diamond Ring Designs The Village Goldsmith and Inspired Jewellery team was thrilled to hear that two of our diamond ring designs were named asĀ Finalists in the 2016 Designer's Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards, in the Designed Objects...
Two of our very special clients, Dan Carter and Ma'a Nonu, popped in store! It was aĀ complete coincidence that they were both here at the same time āĀ these legends are in-tune on and off the field. Dan Carter - First...
This very special engagement ring and wedding band set was created by blending the clientsā creative ideas with our designerās and jewellerās design, craftmanship and technical expertise. The initial concept for the rings was based around the idea of working...
This is one Christmas garland you'll want to wrap yourself in all year long! This finely crafted ring features a rare and large 6.18ct Malaia garnet, found in the Umba Valley in Kenya. The gemstone was carefully faceted to bring...
When designing ourĀ new store fit-outĀ we decided our space needed to reflect our character, creativity and originality. We wanted it to be very different to what people normally expect in a jewellery store and unlike any other in the world. The...
AĀ fresh and unique window displayĀ has beenĀ installed in our Wellington showroom that exhibits our fun and quirky side while remaining sophisticated and elegant.Ā Ā What was at first, an unintentional play on words said during one of our design team meetings, having...
As a creative jewellery store that pridesĀ itselfĀ on uniqueness and differentiation, we are not afraid to stand out with our jewelleryĀ designs.Ā AsĀ we are unafraid to do so,Ā why would we mask this creativityĀ from ourĀ windowĀ displays?Ā Our window display needsĀ to stand outĀ and make a statementĀ in...
Having built a reputation for design innovation, fine craftsmanship and exceptional value, Ian Douglas and the team at The Village Goldsmith relish in the opportunity to work with clients from all around the globe on special commissionĀ jewelleryĀ items. We wereĀ recentlyĀ approached by...
THE WINNERS ARE.... TheĀ 2018Ā ECC NZ Student Design/Craft AwardsĀ ceremony took place on 1Ā November at ECC Ltd Wellington. Run byĀ Friends of The Dowse, the ECC NZ Student Craft/Design Awards encourages innovation and creativity among New Zealand tertiary students. The competition provides an...
The Esperanza diamond is the most valuable diamond ever discovered in the USA, found by Brooke Oskarson at The Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Brooke enlisted the help of a number of American Gem Society members to collaborate...
Winner of 2nd Place Professional Design Excellence in the MJSA 2016 Vision Awards When we came into the possession of a 232 carat, natural blue, triangular cabochon topaz, we knew it was destined for a magnificent piece of jewellery. When...
We have had a wonderful time displaying the passion and creativityĀ The Village Goldsmith encompasses throughĀ ourĀ Mirror ArtĀ window display; however, the time has come for them to leave our windows and adorn living room walls.Ā If there is a piece of mirror artĀ you...
Weāve created a little oasis in our store that celebrates all the things that we put passion into and craft. Ā Our showroomās concept and inspiration is based on upcycling unique objects from bygone days. Old blacksmiths irons, brass blow...
125 years ago, New Zealand women were vigorously campaigning to achieve the right to vote and would finally win that right in September of 1893. The 1893 Women's Suffrage Petition is on display in a state-of-the-art conservation case to preserve...
The Village Goldsmith has teamed up with Wellington Rugby toĀ craft a winningĀ Gameday Giveaway!Ā Just as they know all about crafting the perfect set piece, weāre all about crafting the perfect piece ofĀ jewellery. So, we got together as a bunch of...
Each year Wellington comes alive with the burst of creativity and energy that is the World of Wearable Arts Awards Show. The Village Goldsmith celebrates WOW with a creative window display. This yearās theme is āsparkle red with loveā. The...
ļ»æļ»æEach month we give one of our jewellers a mystery box filled with some metals and gemstones. Itās up to them to design and craft whatever they wish! "Art is a line around your thoughts" - Gustav Klimt Darren is...
The Village Goldsmith Dines Out Wellington on a PlateĀ comes around once a year and for 2 weeks turnsĀ the entireĀ city into foodies and burger connoisseurs. At The Village Goldsmith we love getting behindĀ local Wellington events; to celebrate the thriving event we...
The Village Goldsmith is proud to sponsor the ECC NZ Student Craft / Design Awards. The awardsĀ foster creativity and innovation, and provide a valuable platform for students to showcase their talents in a manner that challenges their normal boundaries. The...
INSPIRATION āHands out turned, a bounce in her stance and an offbeat 'flouncy' little skirt - a look that begged for a ring to go with it. That's the image I had in mind when I designed the 'Kimbra' ring"...
Wellington jeweller The Village Goldsmith opens new retail gallery and manufacturing workshop for local and international jewellery design Independently owned designing and manufacturing jeweller The Village Goldsmith have opened theirĀ new retail store, design studio and workshop in Central WellingtonĀ this month....