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Learn about diamonds with the Serendipity blog. From our many years working with diamonds, we explore and uncover the World of gemstones. From origin, to types of diamond and applications within the jewellery industry. Let us take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the 4 C’s of diamond value, diamond certification and the beauty of diamond jewellery in a collection of related blog posts.

Serendipity was founded in 2007 as an online resource and jewellery retailer. Over a decade of progress, Serendipity now stands as an authority on in their field. Their team create responsibly sourced jewellery and are amongst the first Fairtrade Gold jewellers working with fully traceable gemstones within the UK. Their working knowledge of gems is backed by GIA training and over 50 years of collective knowledge. Their expertise in diamond jewellery is second to none with a solid understanding of customer service in all things diamonds related.

Cloudy Diamonds – Milky, Foggy, Dull and Lifeless Diamonds

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cloudy diamond vs bright diamond comparison showing milky vs clear brilliance

What is a Cloudy Diamond? (Quick Answer) A cloudy diamond appears hazy or milky due to a dense concentration of microscopic inclusions inside the stone. These inclusions scatter light, reducing brilliance and making the diamond look dull, foggy, or lifeless compared to a bright, well-cut diamond. A Quick Guide to Cloudy Diamonds Our main photograph 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

I1 Clarity Diamonds – What Does I1 Mean in Diamond Grading?

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I1 Diamond Clarity

What is an I1 clarity diamond? (Quick Answer) An I1 clarity diamond has visible inclusions to the naked eye, but can still offer good sparkle depending on its position. It is one of the lower-clarity grades on the GIA scale and is typically chosen for its affordability. A brief overview of I1 diamonds What does 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

How to Read the GIA Laser Inscription on Your Diamond

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GIA laser inscription on diamond

What is a GIA laser inscription? Diamonds accompanied by GIA Diamond Dossiers® typically feature a micro-laser inscription on the edge of the diamond. This certificate number appears in microscopic digits on the side of the diamond. The diamond laser inscription identifies the diamond and connects it to a unique diamond grading report, also known as 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