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.

Does Platinum Scratch? How Durable is Platinum for Jewellery?

Precious Metals
Does platinum scratch?

Does Platinum scratch? Platinum scratches over time despite its cost and luxurious reputation. This natural wear occurs across all precious metals, including Platinum, Palladium, and Gold. Like all precious metals, small scratches appear from the first day of wearing any jewellery item—especially those items worn on the hand—exposed to greater wear and tear. This remains 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.

The Average Price of an Engagement Ring in 2025

Engagement Rings
A selection of diamond sizes, showing comparisons from 0.50 carats upto 1 carat in weight.

The average price of an engagement ring in 2025 is £2000 based on the typical UK purchase price of a diamond ring. With a radical change in buyer habits and the introduction of lab-grown diamonds, many younger buyers benefit from larger diamonds for a significant reduction in ring price. We surveyed ring purchases in the 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.

The Difference Between Light, Medium & Heavy Weight Wedding Rings

Wedding Rings
Light medium and heavy weight wedding rings

A comparison of light-weight, medium-weight and heavy-weight wedding rings. We create most plain wedding ring styles in several different thicknesses. Keep in mind that we refer to thickness (depth) rather than width. We create each plain wedding ring style in a choice of light, medium and heavy weights. Depth and metal weight The depth of 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.