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

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

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

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

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

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

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