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

What Does Solitaire Mean? – Solitaire Diamond Definition

Diamond Rings,
Perfect solitaire engagement ring design

What is a solitaire? A Solitaire diamond is a single diamond. This popular term refers to jewellery set with a single diamond.  “Solitaire” refers to any jewellery set featuring a single gemstone. Popular solitaire designs include rings, pendants and earrings. Most people associate a solitaire diamond with the classic engagement ring design. Misconceptions: Solitaire vs 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

Thin Band Engagement Rings – Skinny Rings with Narrow Bands

Engagement Rings,
Emerald cut diamond engagement ring with skinny band

Engagement rings with skinny bands. Thin band engagement rings are ideal for petite and slender fingers. At the same time, a narrow shank often enhances the size of the diamond, gemstone or setting. Typical widths for engagement rings. Most engagement ring bands typically measure 2.5mm in width. Slim bands usually measure between 1.5mm and 2mm 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

June Birthstones – Pearl Perfection and Amazing Alexandrite

Birthstones, Engagement Rings, , ,
June's Birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite

Celebrating a June birthday with gemstones People born in June have a choice of two birthstones: Pearl or Alexandrite. A third option adds Moonstone into the realms of possibility—all beautiful choices. Pearls hold profound significance in various cultures and traditions, symbolising purity, wisdom, and tranquillity. Their luminous quality often connects pearls to the moon, believed 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