Category Archives: Birthstones

Aquamarine – The March Birthstone Guide to Jewellery

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Aquamarine March birthstone ring and loose Aquamarines

What is the Birthstone For March? Aquamarine is the birthstone for March, a variety of the gemstone Beryl. Aquamarine means “Sea water,” a gem associated with the ocean.  Inspired by calm waters and the Ocean Owing to both the colour and the translation, a strong association exists between Aquamarine and the Ocean. As a result, 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.

Amethyst – February’s Deep Purple Gemstone

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February Birthstone Amethyst Meaning - Polished Sphere

The history and origin of the February birthstone Amethyst. Main image, polished Amethyst sphere. Copyright author. We celebrate February with the associated birthstone – Amethyst, prized for its deep purple tones and timed perfectly within the calendar year for Valentine’s Day. According to legend, St. Valentine, the patron saint of romantic love, wore an amethyst 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.

Magical December Birthstones – Tanzanite, Turquoise and Blue Zircon

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Tanzanite December Birthstone Guide

If you’re lucky enough to celebrate your birthday in December, you have the choice of three amazing birthstones, which include Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon. From our luxury Ryde showroom, we create many jewellery designs each year—set with varieties of December birthstones. Jewellery includes ready-made items from our window and a vast array of bespoke designs 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.