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.

2 Carat Emerald Cut vs 2 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds

Diamonds, Engagement Rings,
2 carat emerald cut and 2 carat princess cut photographed alongside each other

Actual photographs of 2 carat Emerald Cut alongside 2 carat Princess cut diamond Both the Emerald cut, and Princess cut are two of the most popular diamond shapes chosen for engagement rings. The impact of a 2-carat diamond is undeniable. Each diamond shape gives a dramatically different look, so choose a diamond based on your requirements, keeping 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

Look at Your Diamond with a Hearts and Arrows Scope

Diamonds,

What to expect from a Hearts and Arrows ‘ideal’ cut diamond A glimpse at your diamond through the Hearts and Arrows Scope will reveal the incredible precision of the diamond cutter. If you’ve ever heard the term “hearts and arrows” and wondered what it means, then the Hearts and Arrows viewer gives a much clearer picture and 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

198 Carat Letseng Diamond Sells for 10.6 Million

Diamonds, Jewellery News, ,
Sold in September, the 198 carat Letseng D colour type II diamond, recovered by Gem Diamonds Ltd.

Gem Diamonds Limited announces the sale of the 198 carat diamond. Earlier in August this year, Gem Diamonds Limited, announced the recovery of a large, white, gem quality diamond weighing 1.98 carats. The diamond was sold during Letseng’s September tender for an amazing 10.6 million US Dollars. The large gem quality diamond is a Type 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