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

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

What is a 950 Stamp? – PT and PLT 950 Hallmarked Jewellery

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950 Platinum stamp shown with Platinum ring

Jewellery marked with a 950 stamp indicates the precious metal has a 95% purity. This number relates to both Platinum and Palladium. However, PT 950 or PLT 950 identifies Platinum. The number 950 denotes 950 parts per 1000 parts within the item. In the UK, this purity (or fineness) includes a hallmark once verified by 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