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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 creativity The Village Goldsmith encompasses through our Mirror Art window display; however, the time has come for them to leave our windows and adorn living room walls. If there is a piece of mirror...

  We’ve created a little oasis in our store that celebrates all the things that we put passion into and craft.   Our showroom’s concept and inspiration is based on upcycling unique objects from bygone days. Old blacksmiths irons, brass...

  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...

  The Village Goldsmith has teamed up with Wellington Rugby to craft a winning Gameday Giveaway!  Just as they know all about crafting the perfect set piece, we’re all about crafting the perfect piece of jewellery. So, we got together as a bunch...

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 year’s theme is ‘sparkle red with love’. The...

Each month we give one of our jewellers a mystery box filled with some metals and gemstones. It’s 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 Plate comes around once a year and for 2 weeks turns the entire city into foodies and burger connoisseurs. At The Village Goldsmith we love getting behind local Wellington events; to celebrate the thriving event...

The Village Goldsmith is proud to sponsor the ECC NZ Student Craft / Design Awards. The awards 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 “Hands 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 their new retail store, design studio and workshop in Central Wellington this month....

Not only does our team design, create and craft stunning jewellery, but also amazing displays to showcase it!Our whole team has used their creative talents to craft a beautiful WOW window display. The competition is called 'Paint The City Red',...

‘Immortal Diamonds by Vamp’ is a conceptual artwork by New Zealand artist Jonathan Cameron. This art project is inspired by contemporary vampire fiction and presents an exclusive suite of virtual engagement rings along with a series of video works. The project...