All posts by Mark Johnson

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career on the polished diamonds industry. Today he works in the Serendipity showroom, helping clients with jewellery, creating handmade designs and updating their two jewellery websites SerendipityDiamonds.com and Isle-of-Wight-Jewellery.co.uk

Remaking a Ring – How Much Does it Cost? Re-Modelling a Ring

Jewellery Advice,
Making a ring

A guide to the cost of re-creating an item of jewellery. Serendipity Diamonds remakes and remodels rings, with a dedicated service to recreate almost any design. This service helps clients who have suffered the loss of a ring or who wish to recreate their ring for one of many reasons. How much does it cost Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career on the polished diamonds industry. Today he works in the Serendipity showroom, helping clients with jewellery, creating handmade designs and updating their two jewellery websites SerendipityDiamonds.com and Isle-of-Wight-Jewellery.co.uk

July Birthstone: Why Ruby Has Captivated the World for Over 2,000 Years

Birthstones,
Ruby July Birthstone Example

Ruby is July’s birthstone — a deep red gemstone prized for over two thousand years as a symbol of love, courage, and vitality. Formed from the mineral corundum and coloured by trace amounts of chromium, ruby ranks 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it one of the toughest gemstones available for everyday jewellery. Traditionally Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career on the polished diamonds industry. Today he works in the Serendipity showroom, helping clients with jewellery, creating handmade designs and updating their two jewellery websites SerendipityDiamonds.com and Isle-of-Wight-Jewellery.co.uk

What Does a 375 Gold Stamp Mean? (9ct Gold Hallmark Guide)

Precious Metals
375 Gold Symbol on Face of Ring

If you’ve noticed a “375” stamp inside a ring or piece of jewellery, this guide explains exactly what it means, how it compares to other gold purities, and how to check if it’s genuine. What Does 375 Mean on Gold? (Quick Answer) A 375 gold stamp means the item is made from 9-carat gold, containing Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career on the polished diamonds industry. Today he works in the Serendipity showroom, helping clients with jewellery, creating handmade designs and updating their two jewellery websites SerendipityDiamonds.com and Isle-of-Wight-Jewellery.co.uk