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Client Stories

Engagement and Wedding Rings Which Represent Their Passions: Sara and Lee

On the mountains of Cardrona, Sara Quilter said “yes” to her sweetheart, best friend and adventure partner, Lee Corleison. Well, technically he intended to propose in the snow, but the evening before he decided he couldn’t wait a minute longer and proposed...

Behind the Scenes of Stacy and Adam’s Engagement Ring

A huge congratulations to the reno king and queen - Stacy and Adam from The Block! The pair swapped their paint brushes for glasses of champagne when Adam popped the question during a luxurious weekend away. We were lucky enough...

Natural Crystal to Vibrant Amethyst Ring: A Representation of Romance

First meeting in the mountains of Panchangi, Pune, Daniel and Muzhgan quickly fell in love. After spending a month in India together, they continued their romance from a distance. After almost a year, Daniel travelled to Kabul to ask Muzhgan’s parents for permission to marry...

Great Gemstones from his Great Grandmother: Josh and Marcie’s Family Heirloom Engagement Ring

Having a ring passed down through generations is such a special and treasured legacy, particularly when you can use the sentimental gemstones to design your perfect engagement ring. Josh and Marcie came to us for this exact reason, they wanted to find...

Meant to Bee - Honeycomb Patterned Wedding Rings for Liz & Jim

We can all learn something from Liz and Jim, who learnt from honey bees that life is short, make the most of it and don’t waste a single moment. Liz and Jim after receiving their bespoke wedding rings from The Village...

Brisbane Roar Manager Celebrates Engagement and New Arrival in a Whirlwind Year

Stepping up to the moment is not something new to Darren Davies, a fantastic Welsh footballer who became the Interim Coach for the Brisbane Roar during a time of pressure. It’s no surprise that he stepped up to the moment...

Justin & Julia’s Engagement Ring Story: Choosing A Ring With All The Right Feelings

Many people would choose an engagement ring based on what it looks like, but have you ever thought about what it feels like? Imagine you are wearing a ring on your finger right now (maybe you are). Close your eyes and trace the...

TJ Perenara and Greer Samuel's Engagement Ring Story

The Village Goldsmith congratulates TJ Perenara and fiancée Greer Samuel on their engagement! Photo credits: TJ Perenara and Greer Samuel The lovely couple were engaged when TJ popped the question to Greer over a romantic dinner in Wellington. TJ celebrated his happiness by sharing...

To California... From Wellington, With Love

Set and Amalya's Custom Hand-Engraved Engagement Ring & Proposal Story Set and Amalya live in California. Neither have travelled to New Zealand but their love story has a special Kiwi connection. The couple met around the same time that Set started his...

Inspired by Iceland: Carl & Evelyn's Engagement Ring Story

During a 3 month cycling trip through Europe, you would expect to see some breathtaking sights and unforgettable scenery. For Carl and Evelyn, this was no more true than when their tour took them to the shores of Iceland. It...

Hot Air Balloon Engagement Proposal: Jamie and Tom’s Unforgettable Trip To India

After years of talking about it, Tom and girlfriend Jamie - the blogger behind The Blondini Chronicles - finally decided that 2017 was the year they would move their lives to London. Little did Jamie know, Tom had also decided that it...

The Art of Surprise - Bevan & Gemma's Custom Engagement Ring & Proposal Story

Bevan wanted his marriage proposal to Gemma to be a surprise - a moment of spontaneity (although he had been planning it for months!). Gemma was also great at planning - which meant that it was difficult for Bevan to stage...

Congratulations Ken and Anna! See Ken's Penguin Puppet Show Proposal in Iceland

Looking for a unique proposal idea? Think about what your partner loves doing and find a way to incorporate that into the special moment when you pop the question. It's sure to make your proposal story a memorable one! Ken...

Polynesian Tapa Pattern Inspired Ring for Victor Vito

"Congratulations to Victor Vito and Amber on their recent wedding, what a fantastic couple! We’re proud to have been chosen to make such a beautiful set of wedding rings for them both. Victor’s ring is carefully crafted in platinum to...

Gold For A Golden Day: Miriama Kamo & Mike Dreaver

"Our warmest congratulations to Miri and Mike, from the team at The Village Goldsmith. We've just been oohing and aahing over pics of the happy couple's day in paradise. Wonderful to see Miriama's stunning engagement ring and the couple's special...

Custom Design Wedding Rings For Radio Sport Producer Marc Peard

The Village Goldsmith was featured in New Idea magazine! The team were thrilled to be able to craft these stunning wedding rings for Marc Peard, producer at Radio Sport, and wife Jaana Collins. The rings were designed based on the...

TJ and Greer's Surprise Backyard Wedding with Custom Village Goldsmith Rings

What was seemingly an engagement party for rugby player TJ Perenara and fiancée Greer Samuel turned into a carefully planned surprise wedding! Combining his beloved late grandfather's ring into his own new band added a special sentiment to TJ and Greer's big...

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