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

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

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

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

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

Leaf Styled Engagement Rings – Leaves, Vines and Green Gems

Engagement Rings
Leaf inspired engagement rings

Leaf-styled engagement rings and bespoke jewellery design If you’re lacking inspiration for a custom-made item of jewellery, look towards nature for some much-needed design inspiration. In fact, plants, trees and the natural world offer an incredible depth of variety with textures, motifs and patterns taken from the natural world. For example, some of our wedding 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