The Village Goldsmith Reviews 163

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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I give the store 10/10 because I was throughly impressed by the friendly and knowledgeable associates who helped me at The Village Goldsmith. They were so helpful and patient with me even though it... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic experience, 100% highly recommend to anyone looking to purchase a beautifully crafted piece of jewellery. Love my bespoke engagement ring and done the whole process online as we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process from looking at the various rings, discussing the occasion, catching up with Sallie, and her help and advice on how to go about procuring and delivering said ring on the day, was all... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Amazing customer journey! From diamond selection, CAD design options of the ring, organising pick up through Duty Free at the airport and all whilst communicating entirely through email and phone cal... See more

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  1. Jewelry Store
  2. Clothing Store

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The Village Goldsmith are New Zealand's leading independent designing and manufacturing jewellers. Our international award-winning goldsmiths and jewellery experts relish in the opportunity to locally craft custom engagement rings, wedding bands and designer jewellery individually for you. At The Village Goldsmith we create and craft lasting memories for our customers. Each piece of jewellery is uniquely designed to capture your story. Every story is different just like every piece we carefully craft. Your custom bespoke jewellery is crafted onsite in our workshop where you can see our jewellers at work, so you are involved in the creation of your precious jewellery.


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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service

Exceptional service - attentive, efficient, great quality product. 10/10 would recommend to all

December 12, 2024
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review Lisa. We really appreciate your kind words.
We look forward to seeing you next time you pop in.

Warm regards,
Kalos and The Village Goldsmith team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great consumer experience

Customer service was great and attention to detail very professional. End product was excellent.

October 14, 2024
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure and an honour to have your trust in creating such a meaningful piece. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Kindest,
Bri & TVG team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best service and staff

Best service and staff. I only trust The Village Goldsmith for my jewellery repairs and I love the jewellery they create. I've walked by the shop since I was a teenager and have always admired the pieces in the window.

December 16, 2024
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hi Alexis,

Thank you for your lovely comment! We're very appreciative to have earned your trust. It's especially meaningful to know that you've admired our work for so long! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. 😊

Kindest,
Bri and the TVG team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

I give the store 10/10 because I was throughly impressed by the friendly and knowledgeable associates who helped me at The Village Goldsmith. They were so helpful and patient with me even though it was super busy when I visited.
I think what spoke most to me was their kindness.

March 13, 2025
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hello Isobel,

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad that you had such a welcoming experience with our team in store. If there's anything we can assist with in the future please don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you all the best, and we’d love the opportunity to work with you someday!

Thank you,
Madison

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic!!

Absolutely fantastic experience, 100% highly recommend to anyone looking to purchase a beautifully crafted piece of jewellery. Love my bespoke engagement ring and done the whole process online as we live in the Waikato. Cannot fault the
wonderful service, nothing was ever a problem, changes, tweaks in design, great advice, fast responses. Will definitely be contacting them very shortly to make our wedding rings.

October 10, 2024
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hi Rachel,

We really appreciate your kind words and the trusted our online process. Both Georgina and Colleen are delighted to receive such wonderful review from you. And congratulations again!

It has been a real pleasure to work with you on crafting your special engagement ring and we look forward to crafting your wedding rings in the near future.

Warm regards,
The Village Goldsmith team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A truly wonderful experience leading to a magical moment.

The whole process from looking at the various rings, discussing the occasion, catching up with Sallie, and her help and advice on how to go about procuring and delivering said ring on the day, was all amazing. Pick up at Auckland airport went without a hitch and the communication throughout the process was top notch. And last but by no means least, the ring itself is stunning and a one-off and my partner adores it.

September 9, 2024
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It was so fun to see you in our store, and be a part of your love story.

Very kind regards,
Sallie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfection

After a wobbly start with not getting a response to my website request for help, I called TVG and was answered by the lovely Courtney who couldn't have done more to assist. We never once set foot in the store (we live in the South Island) yet the rings we received yesterday are absolutely stunning and exactly what we wanted. They were bespoke wedding rings, similar to a style we had seen on TVG's website. The process was seamless, exact and very professional. I felt like I was the only customer they had! Courtney's advice was paramount and her communication was brilliant. Not only are the finished products gorgeous, the price was extremely reasonable. Highly recommend TVG no matter where you are in the world! Kiwi 'can do' is everything :)

January 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alteration wedding ring.

I had my wedding ring repaired/ slightly altered.
The ideas were understood and perfectly executed.
I love wearing the ring again. It was all done in a timely fashion. Many thanks to the village goldsmith team.

January 25, 2024
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hi Wilma,

Thank you for you lovely review. We are delighted to hear you love wearing your ring again! We look forward to seeing you another time.

Warm regards,
The VG team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

I really liked the help and service I got when I bought my wife's engagement ring (within my budget) a little over 10 years ago. Fast forward a few years, my wife and I went to buy 10th anniversary diamond earrings there as well. We both really like the look and feel of the shop, as well as the help we got when it came to choosing/fitting the earrings.

August 3, 2023
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hi Patrick,

We are absolutely delighted to hear your wonderful feedback. We look forward to welcoming you and your wife when you're next in town so our expert jewellers can keep your precious pieces nice and sparkly.

Warm regards,
The Village Goldsmith team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

'I love my ring that I got made

'I love my ring that I got made, and all my friends think it’s beautiful. The people at the village goldsmith are super helpful and, take care of your needs'. Loved my experience.

November 2, 2023
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Thank you so much, Maria, for your lovely review. Please feel free to pop in when you're next in town and our expert jewellers can give your special ring a nice clean and polish to keep it sparkly.

Warm regards,
The Village Goldsmith team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service cannot be beaten

Customer service cannot be beaten. Product is of the highest quality and surprisingly affordable. My very favorite thing is the post purchase service, such as checking settings and cleaning etc. Even checked and fixed one of my wife's rings not purchased from them and shipped the whole lot back to us really quickly.

August 24, 2023
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are constantly striving to give our customer's the best experience, so I'm glad to hear we were able to provide this for you. We look forward to working with you again soon.

Best regards,
Felicity and The VG team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

Fantastic customer service. Last year I bought several items in the sale, and received fantastic service when one item I had ordered was no longer available. I was able to choose a similar item in its place and was given a free pair of earrings. Amazing.

October 6, 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Strange policies & unhelpful

I recently inquired with Village Goldsmith about setting a loose diamond, but unfortunately, they mentioned strict policies aligning with the Kimberly policy, and they outright declined without any discussion or inquiry about the diamond. Interestingly, they have a contrasting stance when it comes to remodelling diamonds and old jewelry. Even if the existing jewelry doesn't adhere to the Kimberly Policy, they're willing to proceed. This inconsistency raises concerns about the coherence of their policies.

Moreover, my experience communicating with them over email left much to be desired. Their responses lacked helpful information and demonstrated a limited understanding of the industry. They couldn't offer guidance or point me in the right direction, which was disappointing.

Overall, my impression was that they were unhelpful, and based on this experience, I wouldn't choose Village Goldsmith for the remodelling of my jewellery.

October 8, 2023
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hi Brittany,

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We truly take every review as an opportunity to continuously improve so that we can deliver the best possible service to our valued clients. We’ve carefully reviewed our communication with you and acknowledge and regret that we didn’t establish earlier that we do not set or reset any jewellery with synthetic lab grown diamonds. You can learn more about why (https://bit.ly/492yGci). We have taken the opportunity to update our website to more clearly state this on our remodelling page.

As you mentioned, The Village Goldsmith is committed to providing diamonds of the highest quality which are all certified as ethically sourced in strict adherence with the Kimberley Process (https://www.kimberleyprocess.com/en/what-kp) - which has been in effect since 2003. The vast majority of remodelling projects we undertake involve family heirloom pieces with clients we know and that pre-date The Kimberley Process. In cases where jewellery is likely to be less than 20 years old, we work to establish provenance and certification before embarking on the project. In instances where we have any doubt about a diamond’s ethical sourcing or the quality or integrity of a stone, we will not undertake remodelling or setting of the piece.

Thank you again for raising the issue so we can be more clear in our future communications.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect place to find your engagement & wedding 💍

"Since Day 1 of buying an engagement ring for my fiancée until we bought a wedding ring together, all the staff in The Village Goldsmith was very attentive, efficient and compassionate in attending to our questions or concerns most especially Chelsea. I like how they make time to recommend additional options for us to choose from considering the budget and design that we want. 11/10 from me and my wife - H& K"

November 11, 2022
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hi Harvey and Kim,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely reviews, we really appreciate your feedback.

It has been a real pleasure to work with you both on crafting your wedding set and we are so pleased you love the outcome as much as we do! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Kind regards,
Chelsea & The VG Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service, focus on quality of product and customer relationship

June 1, 2023
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hi Di,

Thank you for your lovely feedback, it's always a pleasure to spend time with you. I hope you're enjoying your new ring, it is gorgeous!

Thanks,
Jo & the VG team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous Anniversary Ring

"The village goldsmith worked with my husband and I to create a beautiful, one of a kind, anniversary ring. Courtney was fantastic and kept in constant contact with us through the whole process. It was such a beautiful piece and the folks at Village Goldsmith were so wonderful that we are now having a second coordinating anniversary ring made."

May 3, 2023
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hi Monica,

Thank you for taking the time to write your wonderful review. We are so pleased you are happy with your ring, and I am so excited to see the next one crafted, it's going to look amazing! Hopefully you'll be able to visit NZ again so I can see both of you wearing them 😊

All the best wishes,
Courtney

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A flawless experience, I couldn’t be happier

Courtney ensured a careful, highly individualised and exciting process from start to finish. I couldn’t be happier with the result, the entire experience was just wonderful. Excellent communication, expert knowledge, an absolute pleasure. I can’t wait to start another piece!

June 2, 2023
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Reply from The Village Goldsmith

Hi Emma,

Thank you for leaving your lovely review. I am so thrilled we were able to create a ring you adore and look forward to working together in the future for another special piece 😊

Warm regards,
Courtney & the VG team

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