All posts by Mark Johnson

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career in 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

Can You Put Names on Wedding Rings? (Ideas, Styles & Tips)

Wedding Rings,
Name engraved wedding rings from Serendipity Diamonds

What Does It Mean to Engrave Names on Wedding Rings? (Quick Answer) Engraving names onto a wedding ring is one of the most popular ways to personalise a ring. Names can be added inside or outside the band using laser engraving, hand engraving, or custom design work. Most couples choose subtle inside engraving, while others Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career in 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

Cloudy Diamonds – Milky, Foggy, Dull and Lifeless Diamonds

Diamonds
cloudy diamond vs bright diamond comparison showing milky vs clear brilliance

What is a Cloudy Diamond? (Quick Answer) A cloudy diamond appears hazy or milky due to a dense concentration of microscopic inclusions inside the stone. These inclusions scatter light, reducing brilliance and making the diamond look dull, foggy, or lifeless compared to a bright, well-cut diamond. A Quick Guide to Cloudy Diamonds Our main photograph Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career in 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

I1 Clarity Diamonds – What Does I1 Mean in Diamond Grading?

Diamonds,
I1 Diamond Clarity

What is an I1 clarity diamond? (Quick Answer) An I1 clarity diamond has visible inclusions to the naked eye, but can still offer good sparkle depending on its position. It is one of the lower-clarity grades on the GIA scale and is typically chosen for its affordability. A brief overview of I1 diamonds What does Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career in 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