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

Can You Put Names on Wedding Rings? (Ideas, Styles & Tips)

Wedding Rings,
Name engraved wedding rings from Serendipity Diamonds

What Does It Mean to Engrave Names on Wedding Rings? (Quick Answer) Engraving names onto a wedding ring is one of the most popular ways to personalise a ring. Names can be added inside or outside the band using laser engraving, hand engraving, or custom design work. Most couples choose subtle inside engraving, while others 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

Cloudy Diamonds – Milky, Foggy, Dull and Lifeless Diamonds

Diamonds
cloudy diamond vs bright diamond comparison showing milky vs clear brilliance

What is a Cloudy Diamond? (Quick Answer) A cloudy diamond appears hazy or milky due to a dense concentration of microscopic inclusions inside the stone. These inclusions scatter light, reducing brilliance and making the diamond look dull, foggy, or lifeless compared to a bright, well-cut diamond. A Quick Guide to Cloudy Diamonds Our main photograph 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