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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.

Hexagonal Diamonds – Unique Fancy Shapes for Diamond Rings

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Hexagonal diamonds with step faceting next to diamond tweezers

Do hexagonal diamonds exist? Hexagonal diamonds nestle amongst the more unusual diamond shapes available. With limited supply, far fewer hexagonal diamonds exist compared to more popular fancy diamond shapes. The most popular diamond cuts include the modern round-brilliant cut, closely followed by the Princess cut. Despite many alternatives, buyers often seek a truly unique diamond 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

Fellows Sell Graff Yellow Moment Diamond Ring for 1.1 Million

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Graff Yellow Moment Diamond Ring

Image © Fellows  2017 Graff fancy yellow diamond ring sells for £1.1 million Fellows Auctioneers have broken another house record this week, with the sale of the Graff fancy yellow diamond ring. The ring holds a 43.59 carat fancy intense yellow radiant-cut diamond set between two tapered baguette-cut diamonds, weighing 1.62cts as their combined weight. 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

Pear Shaped Diamonds Pros Cons – Choosing Your Perfect Stone

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F colour pear shaped diamond

Pear shaped diamonds pros cons. 0.91cts GIA certified Pear shaped diamond from a recent commission, photographed for client ahead of manufacture. Pear Shaped Diamonds Pros and Cons Pear shaped diamonds are also known as pear modified brilliant cut diamonds. They vary considerably in their shape and proportion. Over the last decade we have seen a staggering diversity of diamonds. 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