All posts by Mark Johnson

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. I have 30 years or experience in polished diamonds and jewellery. Today, I work with an expert team in our Isle of Wight jewellery showroom located in Ryde. Most of my work involves helping clients in our showroom, working on our two websites and photographing jewellery commissions.

Magical December Birthstones – Tanzanite, Turquoise and Blue Zircon

Birthstones,
Tanzanite December Birthstone Guide

If you’re lucky enough to celebrate your birthday in December, you have the choice of three amazing birthstones, which include Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon. From our luxury Ryde showroom, we create many jewellery designs each year—set with varieties of December birthstones. Jewellery includes ready-made items from our window and a vast array of bespoke designs Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. I have 30 years or experience in polished diamonds and jewellery. Today, I work with an expert team in our Isle of Wight jewellery showroom located in Ryde. Most of my work involves helping clients in our showroom, working on our two websites and photographing jewellery commissions.

Tension Set Engagement Rings – A Style Guide to Tension Settings

Engagement Rings
bespoke engagement ring

What are tension-set engagement rings? A tension setting secures diamonds or gemstones by using the strength and tension of the precious metal to hold the stone in place. This setting style differs to the traditional embrace of claw settings around the stone. The metal setting is spring-loaded to apply pressure to the gemstone, and the Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. I have 30 years or experience in polished diamonds and jewellery. Today, I work with an expert team in our Isle of Wight jewellery showroom located in Ryde. Most of my work involves helping clients in our showroom, working on our two websites and photographing jewellery commissions.

Two November Birthstones – Citrine & Topaz Birthstone Jewellery Ideas

Birthstones,
November birthstone ring with Citrine and diamonds

Why does November have two birthstones? A person born in November is lucky enough to have not one, but two birthstones. Both Citrine and Topaz represent November. Both varieties of gemstone offer different qualities. But why does November have two birthstones? Owing to the colour similarity, Yellow Topaz and Citrine provide a choice for people Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. I have 30 years or experience in polished diamonds and jewellery. Today, I work with an expert team in our Isle of Wight jewellery showroom located in Ryde. Most of my work involves helping clients in our showroom, working on our two websites and photographing jewellery commissions.