Category Archives: Diamonds

Diamond Archives

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.

What is a Briolette Diamond? Unique Drop Diamond Cuts

February 10, 2021DiamondsBrioletteMark Johnson

What are Briolette Diamonds? Briolette diamonds are drop-shaped diamonds featuring triangular or diamond-shaped facets. Many examples include fine drill holes to support wire thread and the addition of a small metal cap. This makes it an excellent choice for diamond drop earrings and pendants, acting as a ‘diamond bead,’ opposite to the conventional methods of 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

Clarity Enhanced Diamonds – Should You Buy a Treated Diamond?

July 1, 2020DiamondsClarityMark Johnson

What are clarity enhanced diamonds? Clarity enhanced diamonds are natural diamonds which undergo a treatment process to artificially improve clarity in the diamond. The treatment process typically falls into two main processes. Firstly laser drilling and secondly fracture filling. Both treatments aim to reduce the appearance of natural clarity characteristics within a diamond. Laser drilled Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Why Do Diamonds Sparkle? Diamond Brilliance, Fire and Scintillation

March 3, 2020Diamondsdiamond fire, diamond sparkleMark Johnson

Diamond Fire & SparkleBreathing Life into a Diamond

For today’s blog we are going to keep things short. We are going to discuss what is probably one of the most important effects resulting from cutting and polishing a diamond. An important characteristic of diamonds that will always capture attention.