We've had the honour of working with thousands of valued clients over the past four decades. Discover some of their stories and get inspired. From engagements to remodelling heirloom jewellery to commemorating important events - we're so proud to be part of these amazing stories and pieces that will be treasured for generations.

Client Stories | The Village Goldsmith

Jane's Family Heirloom Reimagined
Jane's Family Heirloom Reimagined
The true value of heirloom jewellery is not in the stones or the gold, but in the hands that held it before it became yours. ✨Our wonderful client Jane brought us her grandmothers ring with an intention to honour its...
The re-creation of a lost heirloom ♥️
The re-creation of a lost heirloom ♥️
When Cherie’s dear friend lost a beloved heirloom pendant she had worn for many years, it was more than the loss of a piece of jewellery. The original heart shaped pendant had belonged to her grandmother and had been passed...
A lush tale of a Scottish bound engagement ring 💚
A lush tale of a Scottish bound engagement ring 💚
When your craft solidifies love across all parts of the globe 💫  This wonderful couple, Maeve and Reade, were visiting Wellington when they happened to pop in to our showroom while travelling all the way from Edinburgh, Scotland. As they...
A story about a bespoke memorial pendant to honour Pippi 🐶
A story about a bespoke memorial pendant to honour Pippi 🐶
As many fur baby owners know, when a beloved companion leaves us, the space they leave behind can feel immeasurable. For some, they are no different to their own children. Their absence is deeply felt, and the memories they leave...
From Christmas Cracker to Family Heirloom, the making of a truly bespoke piece
From Christmas Cracker to Family Heirloom, the making of a truly bespoke piece
Every so often, we have the joy of creating something truly out of the ordinary, and that’s where the magic of our work really shines ✨✍️ Maureen, a wonderful client we’ve had the privilege of working with for decades, came...
A bespoke project that took us from Taupo to Christchurch to Ōhope!
A bespoke project that took us from Taupo to Christchurch to Ōhope!
Christchurch, Wellington, Taupo, Ōhope and a precious family diamond. What is the connection? Taine from Taupo inherited his grandmother's diamond solitaire ring and wanted to use the diamond to craft a surprise diamond three stone ring for Grace, his partner...
Congratulations to Jordie Barrett and Alice Marshall on their Engagement
Congratulations to Jordie Barrett and Alice Marshall on their Engagement

Congratulations to Jordie Barrett and Alice Marshall on their engagement. The Village Goldsmith in Wellington crafted their beautiful engagement ring.

Two Custom Engagement Rings, Two Proposals and a Double Yes!
Two Custom Engagement Rings, Two Proposals and a Double Yes!
From a quiet beach in the Cook Islands to a candlelit welcome home, Vikki and Acacia's proposal stories are as meaningful and personal as the engagement rings they designed with us. We were delighted to craft both of their engagement rings—two beautiful...
Tania's Bespoke Spinel and Diamond Halo Ring
Tania's Bespoke Spinel and Diamond Halo Ring
The Village Goldsmith is a proud supporter of Life Flight’s aeromedical missions that save lives in our community. Learn more about their work here.     For Life Flight’s 2023 gala auction, we donated a Bespoke Jewellery Creation Experience valued at...
From Game Chat to Forever | Anna and Alex's Story
From Game Chat to Forever | Anna and Alex's Story
At the end of 2023 our jewellery consultant, Chelsea, had the pleasure of assisting Anna and Alex who were visiting family in New Zealand. Little did they know that their trip would lead them to The Village Goldsmith where they discovered...
Bespoke Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring for Anna & Matt
Bespoke Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring for Anna & Matt
  Matt and his fiancée, Anna, knew they wanted to incorporate Anna's grandmother's ring into a bespoke engagement ring for Anna. They were inspired by an antique, Georgian-styled ring which was the perfect way to honour the past while also capturing their own...
To Treasure Forever | Michèle A'Court's Heirloom Remodelling Journey
To Treasure Forever | Michèle A'Court's Heirloom Remodelling Journey
Recently, we had the wonderful opportunity to work with the legend of New Zealand comedy, Michèle A’Court ONZM, to remodel two special heirloom rings from her beloved mother, Donna. These two treasured rings have been well-loved and worn, carrying a...
Preserving WWII History in a Bespoke Wedding Ring
Preserving WWII History in a Bespoke Wedding Ring
This is certainly a piece of jewellery that has many stories to tell. Starting off its life as a token of safe travel and protection for a pilot in WWII, to becoming a family heirloom that is now continuing its...
Technology Meets Tradition
Technology Meets Tradition
38 years ago, Ronald was spending his savings on a fine yellow gold diamond solitaire engagement ring so he could ask Liane to marry him. Fast forward to 2022, and they’ve now got three children, two grandchildren and lifetime of...
Tickled Pink: Parth & Lucie’s Bespoke Engagement Ring Journey
Tickled Pink: Parth & Lucie’s Bespoke Engagement Ring Journey
We recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Parth, who is based in Sydney, Australia, to design and craft the perfect bespoke engagement ring for his partner, Lucie. Being based in Sydney meant every step of the design process was completed remotely via phone...
Contrasting Classic: Bespoke Wedding Rings for Stacy & Adam
Contrasting Classic: Bespoke Wedding Rings for Stacy & Adam
We previously collaborated with Adam to design and craft a beautiful bespoke engagement ring for him to give to Stacy, and then recently we had the opportunity to work with them again on creating their unique and individual wedding rings....
Dear Dragonfly, A 40th Anniversary Gift Like No Other, From Scarecrow
Dear Dragonfly, A 40th Anniversary Gift Like No Other, From Scarecrow
Words from Terry McCaul: When I met my wife I was quite scrawny and earned a nickname of Scarecrow.  My wife, Jane, has always liked dragonflies and has many household items with pictures of dragonflies etc. Over the years I have given...
Bespoke Diamond Halo Ring for Renée & Matt
Bespoke Diamond Halo Ring for Renée & Matt
"We designed this beautiful ring with The Village Goldsmith and they were absolutely AMAZING to deal with! Everything was done via email/phone etc as they are based in Wellington and we are in Christchurch but honestly it was so easy and...
For Whānau, For Generations
For Whānau, For Generations
We appreciate the opportunity to create beautiful jewellery for our clients which is not only lovely to look at and enjoyable to wear but is built to stand the test of time so it can be treasured for generations. When...
A Tribute to His Ancestors: Custom Signet Ring
A Tribute to His Ancestors: Custom Signet Ring
Luke came to us to create a custom ring to represent his Scottish descent by featuring his family crest and motto on a white gold signet ring. This video shows the journey of crafting a custom signet ring from start to finish and showcases a meaningful...
Handcrafting a Contemporary Diamond Ring
Handcrafting a Contemporary Diamond Ring
When clay meets gold... When a potter whose trademark style can be described as organic, asymmetrical and contemporary, is getting married, you can bet their wedding ring will be anything but straight, sleek and traditional. Our master jeweller, Ben, was...

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