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

Amethyst – February’s Deep Purple Gemstone

Birthstones,
February Birthstone Amethyst Meaning - Polished Sphere

The history and origin of the February birthstone Amethyst. Main image, polished Amethyst sphere. Copyright author. We celebrate February with the associated birthstone – Amethyst, prized for its deep purple tones and timed perfectly within the calendar year for Valentine’s Day. According to legend, St. Valentine, the patron saint of romantic love, wore an amethyst 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

Upgrading from 18ct White Gold to Platinum Jewellery in 2025

Precious Metals, ,
Upgrading from white gold to platinum

How can I upgrade from 18ct Gold to Platinum? This is not something you should feel is necessary. 18ct Gold is a beautiful metal and remains very popular for engagement rings and wedding rings. However, many consumers have decided to replace jewellery by redesigning items made in platinum. What is the cost of changing a 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 is a Cabochon? – Gemstone Cuts Explained

Jewellery
Cabochon cut opal ring

What does Cabochon mean? A cabochon gemstone features a polished domed surface in contrast to a faceted cut. Rather than sparkle, the rounded cut captivates by enhancing colour, reflection or translucence over a domed surface. The term Cabochon features regularly in jewellery design. We pronounce the word: Kab-Uh-Shon. Where does the word come from? 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