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.

Marriage Proposals and the Meaning of “Grazing Your Knee”

Engagement Rings
Proposal on one knee

Unveiling the Time-Honoured Tradition of Proposing Marriage In the realm of romance and commitment, few gestures are as iconic and steeped in tradition as the act of “going down on one knee” during a proposal. This timeless custom, known as “grazing your knee,” evolved over centuries. At the same time, it carried with it a 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.

Floating Diamond Necklaces and Rings. Deceptively Simple Settings.

Engagement Rings
The Unity engagement ring features a diamond that appears to float above the setting

What is a “floating” diamond? In jewellery design, a floating diamond refers to any diamond appearing to hover within the setting—effortlessly floating within a minimal design. Typically, such designs offer minimalist aesthetics with little fuss and lacking complicated styling details. Pros and Cons of minimalist settings While minimalist settings provide simple, elegant placements for a 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.

The Enchanting Vibrance of Pink Sapphire Engagement Rings

Engagement Rings, Sapphires

A romantic alternative to diamonds Diamonds may adorn countless fingers, but for those seeking a love story whispered in vibrant hues, pink sapphires offer an enchanting departure. These gemstones, born from the fiery heart of the earth, hold within them ancient tales and whispers of romance, waiting to adorn your finger and tell your unique 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.