The Floeting® Diamond Platform — praised by Forbes as a ‘revolutionary setting’ and hailed by Idex as the ‘impossible new diamond setting’ — delivers what no one thought possible: true floating diamonds that appear to hover above the jewelry and defy gravity.
Shop The Floeting® Diamond Collections
An idea that could only have been imagined by The Village Goldsmith
At The Village Goldsmith we believe that true innovation is created when you are willing to go beyond the point that others may deem ‘too hard’. That through perseverance, passion, and creativity - what was once thought to be impossible, becomes possible. We respect tradition but are not bound to it. We look for creative opportunities and are forever curious. It’s this approach that enabled us to break the boundaries of traditional jewellery design and diamond setting to not only imagine but bring to life the vision of The Floeting® Diamond.
It took more than a decade of investment in research, development and collaboration with global experts to bring the Floeting® Diamond dream to life with a patented design platform innovation that won the 2022 Red Dot Award for Outstanding Product Design.
A design as pure and clean as this leaves no room for imperfection. Precision-engineered to a micron level, each individual Floeting® Diamond larger than 0.50ct is assigned a unique and traceable serial number. The Floeting® Diamond has achieved the coveted “Ideal Cut” certification from the Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL) and the GIA’s Triple Excellent (ExExEx) grading. Additionally, it also achieved AGSL’s Ideal Cut grade prior to its merger with GIA. The cut grade evaluates Light Performance (optical brilliance and optical symmetry), Finish (polish and external symmetry), and Cut Proportions (table size, depth %, crown angle, pavilion angle, and girdle thickness).
The Floeting® Diamond’s patented cut features over 50% more facets compared to a standard round brilliant cut diamond. Light return is maximised so the diamond can shine more brightly - creating unmatched scintillation and sparkle.
The Floeting® Diamond setting was perfected using a specialist space-age titanium alloy purpose built at one of the world’s premier micro engineering facilities where aerospace, surgical-grade heart stent and other specialized components are made. The patented setting has undergone rigorous testing by New Zealand’s Callaghan Innovation, a leading science and engineering institute, and is scientifically proven to be incredibly strong and robust.
Floeting® Diamonds are sourced from one of the world’s largest, Responsible Jewellery Council-certified diamond cutting facilities. The diamonds are meticulously tracked from mine to finished jewellery and guaranteed to be ethically sourced and fully compliant with The Kimberley Process.
“Being located on the edge of the world gives us a unique view of it, coupled with a vibrant and diverse culture of creativity, storytelling, and craft.” - Ian Douglas, Inventor
After over a decade of investment in research, development and through collaboration with experts from around the world - the team brought the Floeting® Diamond dream to life with a patented design platform innovation that won the 2022 Red Dot Award for Outstanding Product Design.
Shop Our Ready To Ship Collection
The Floeting® Diamond jewellery collection can be made to order to meet your exact specifications. Select your Floeting® Diamond size and type of precious metal.
Looking to design a bespoke piece of Floeting® Diamond jewellery, get inspired by our inspiration gallery.
Perfect Elegance
The timeless elegance of The Floeting®Diamond is perfect for any occasion. From a classic everyday staple to a special night out. Experience the feeling of wearing the world's first truly floating diamond.