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

How to Tell a Fake Diamond from a Real Diamond – 8 Different Ways

Diamonds,
Real diamonds vs Fake diamonds

How do you tell if your diamond is real? How do you know if your diamond is real or fake? Serendipity Diamonds suggests eight tests—try them at home to see if your diamond is genuine. Remember, many gemstones look very similar to diamonds and are easily mistaken for diamonds.  Have you ever wondered how to 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

A Guide to Ring Guards, Enhancers, Wraps and Double Bands

Wedding Rings, ,
Ring guards, enhancers and wraps - double band around engagement ring on blue silk background

A contemporary ring guard provides a striking alternative to a traditional wedding ring. Ring guards surround an engagement ring on each side in a mirrored design. The name comes from the protection for the ‘sandwiched’ ring, but most choose this style for aesthetic reasons. The difference between ring guards and ring wraps Every ring wrap 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

625 Gold Stamp on Rings – Victorian Hallmarks and 15 Carat Gold

Jewellery Advice,
Victorian gold ring with 625 hallmark and Birmingham anchor symbol

What Does the 625 Gold Stamp Mean? The 625 gold stamp refers to 15 carat gold (15ct), a gold purity standard used in the UK prior to 1932. The number 625 represents 62.5% pure gold, with the remaining 37.5% of other metals like copper or silver to enhance durability. In previous posts, we explained other 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