The Village Goldsmith Named Finalist in Two Categories of The Post 2025 Gold Awards
The Floeting® Diamond has been recognised again for its innovation and global impact — this time as a finalist in two categories of The Post 2025 Gold Awards:
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Innovation Gold
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Global Gold
For a quarter century, these prestigious awards have celebrated businesses that shape not just Wellington but inspire businesses and customers around New Zealand and the world. To be named finalists in both the innovation and global categories is a testament to the power of collaboration, Kiwi ingenuity and the Floeting® Diamond’s influence on the global jewellery industry.
A Wellington Innovation with Global Impact
What began as an idea in Wellington nearly 20 years ago is now rewriting the rules of fine jewellery design. This groundbreaking new way to hold diamonds in jewellery without claws or bezels allows the diamond to appear as if it’s floating.
The Floeting® Diamond’s patented shape and setting is a radical transformation in diamond presentation that erases centuries-old design and manufacturing constraints.
From Wellington to the world, Floeting® is now inspiring some of the world’s best jewellery designers and craftspeople to create designs once thought impossible. With a technology platform that seamlessly blends engineering precision and fine design, the Floeting® Diamond is reshaping what’s possible in the world of high-end jewellery.
Floating on gratitude, guided by bold ideas
This latest finalist announcement follows a string of recent accolades
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Gold and Silver at the 2024 Best Design Awards in the designed objects category for The Floeting® Diamond Signet Ring and The Floeting® Diamond Vessel Ring
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Finalist in Two Categories at the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards - Most Innovative Hi-Tech Manufacturer of the Year and Most Innovative Hi-Tech Creative Technology Solution
Each of these awards highlights a different dimension of the Floeting® Diamond story: innovation, craftsmanship, design excellence, and global reach.
“Being located on the edge of the world gives us a unique view of it, coupled with Wellington’s vibrant and diverse culture of creativity, storytelling, and craft.” - Ian Douglas, Founder of The Village Goldsmith and inventor of the Floeting® Diamond
Courtesy of WellingonNZ
With a deep understanding and respect for the craft, our incredible Village Goldsmith team brings their exuberant creativity, knowledge and passion for innovation to continue to push the boundaries of fine jewellery design and manufacturing. We’re deeply grateful to our team of engineers, designers, and craftspeople who have poured their passion into Floeting®. And to our collaborators, early adopters, and supporters in New Zealand and around the world who helped us on our journey: thank you.
Want to make an appointment to see The Floeting® Diamond in person?
Get in touch with our friendly team of experts or pop into our Wellington global design studio and workshop at 78 Victoria Street.
We celebrate all the entrants and finalists alongside Wellington’s business community and are so proud to be part of this creative Kiwi community.
