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

375 Gold Stamp – 375 Hallmark and What it Means for Jewellery

Precious Metals
375 Gold Symbol on Face of Ring

A 375 Gold stamp visible within an item of jewellery indicates the items is made from 9 carat gold. To explain, the number represents the (37.5%) percentage of gold contained within the item. Jewellers alloy the gold with other metals to form the other 62.5% of metal. In contrast, a 750 stamp refers to 75% 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

Where Do Gypsy Rings Get Their Name? Origins and Styles

Diamond Rings
Antique Diamond 3 Stone Gypsy Ring

For over 30 years, as a diamond dealer and jeweller, the Gypsy ring has regularly appeared in an incredible variety of designs. But What is a Gypsy Ring, and Where Does the Name Originate? Some sources suggest the ring gets its name from the “lucky star” setting that can be seen in the classic Gypsy-style 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

Skinny Fingers and Big Knuckles – Is Your Wedding Ring Too Big?

Jewellery Advice
wedding ring finger - skinny fingers and big knuckles

Buying a wedding ring when you have skinny fingers and big knuckles. People with skinny fingers and big knuckles often find buying a wedding ring tricky. At the same time, many struggle to find the expert help necessary to make the correct choice. As a result, some buyers with big knuckles choose a large 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