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.

A Guide to April’s Birthstone – Diamond

April birthstone diamond

What Is The Birthstone For April?  Diamond represents the birthstone for April, possibly the one birthstone most people remember. Diamond comes from the Greek word Adamas,, meaning invincible. It is a gemstone of everlasting love, favoured for engagement rings. A diamond is the strongest gemstone. In addition, diamond is thought to bring strength with mystical 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.

I3 Diamond Clarity – The Meaning of I3 in Diamond Grading?

I3 Clarity Diamond Example

I3 diamond clarity means “Included in the 3rd degree”. Is I3 diamond clarity good? I3 diamond clarity represents the lowest grade of diamond clarity available. Firstly, the letter ‘I’ stands for ‘inclusion’. Next, the proceeding number ‘3’ represents the third and lowest clarity grade that any included diamond can achieve. By comparison, I2 clarity diamonds 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.

Unconventional Wedding Rings for Non-Traditional Alternative Engagement Rings

Unconventional engagement ring shown with matching wedding and eternity ring

Unconventional wedding rings and engagement rings break from traditional ring styles with alternative designs rarely chosen by past generations. The conventional idea of an engagement ring and wedding ring consisted of a singular (solitaire) diamond ring worn alongside a plain wedding ring. Many couples now break away from tradition to adopt and explore a variety 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.