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.

Infographic of Actual Diamond Size – Diamond Sizes Compared

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Popular diamond sizes

Comparing actual diamond sizes How do you compare two different diamonds according to size? For example, how do you tell the difference in size between a quarter carat and a half-carat diamond? Not all jewellers carry visual aids to show different diamond sizes. Seeing diamond sizes on the finger Within our showroom, we have a 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 Does Diamond Colour Affect the Value of a Diamond?

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Diamond Colour & Value

How does diamond colour affect the true value of a diamond ring? Alongside other factors, colour affects the value of any diamond.  Diamonds fall into several different categories of colour. Ranked in order of value, diamonds exist in a variety of colour types. Firstly, natural fancy diamonds (highest value) Next, colourless or near-colourless diamonds vary 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

Black Diamonds – A Buyers Guide to Black Diamond Rings

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Are black-coloured diamonds real? Black diamonds are real. When most people think about diamonds, they imagine white diamonds. They rarely think of black diamond rings in the same way as traditional engagement ring styles. Very few buyers choose a black diamond ring. In fact, it makes a fresh alternative to traditional white diamond engagement ring styles. 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