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

Euro Shank Engagement Rings & Wedding Rings A Guide to the European Shank

Euroshank engagement ring with trilogy setting

What is a European shank engagement ring? The term “Euro shank” refers to a modified version of the traditional engagement ring shank. The term means European shank. This variation of the round band features a wider band slightly squared off at the bottom, with flat edges. While the outer surface features a squared, faceted effect, 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

Remaking a Ring – How Much Does it Cost? Re-Modelling a Ring

Making a ring

A guide to the cost of re-creating an item of jewellery. Serendipity Diamonds remakes and remodels rings, with a dedicated service to recreate almost any design. This service helps clients who have suffered the loss of a ring or who wish to recreate their ring for one of many reasons. How much does it cost 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

November Birthstones: Topaz & Citrine Meaning, Colours & Jewellery Guide

November birthstone ring with Citrine and diamonds

Why does November have two birthstones? A person born in November is lucky enough to have not one, but two birthstones. Both Citrine and Topaz represent November. Both varieties of gemstone offer different qualities. But why does November have two birthstones? Owing to the colour similarity, Yellow Topaz and Citrine provide a choice for people 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