JANUARY 2011

By Hamish Coleman-Ross - Stuff.co.nz TV - Ian Douglas talks about the history and work that goes into creating the Wellington Cup. By Hamish Coleman-Ross. Ian Douglas in the co-founder of The Village Goldsmith and Inspired Jewellery.

Capital Day | The Dominion Post - Stacey Wood Photographer: Craig Simcox - IT TAKES a lot of time and effort to prepare the prize for Wellington’s horseracing event of the year. Jeweller Ian Douglas and his team at Village Goldsmith have been crafting the Wellington Cup trophies since 1998 and have the process down to a fine art. Three trophies are needed every year - the larger cup for the owner of the winning horse, plus smaller versions for the jockey and trainer.

Author: Tristram Barker - You may not realise it but one third of the world’s diamonds come from the Arctic north of Canada. Ian Douglas of The Inspired Collection, who has more than thirty years experience in the jewel...

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The Inspired Collection’s Karl Williams wins top prize for men’s ring

Source: Rick Broadbent - The Times UK Newspaper - 120 NZ dollars (about £59) for the temporary Wilshi engagement ring he gave Dillon last month. Designers say they are for men unsure of how much to spend or the answer they may get. She said yes.The fly-half is focused on his craft despite outside distractions.Tim Wheeler had to fight hard to get Dan Carter to take his clothes off. “He put some restrictions on it in the early days,” the American said.