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.

A Guide to Baguette Diamonds vs Emerald Cut Diamonds

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Emerald Cut and Baguette Step Cut Diamonds

Baguette diamonds are slim, rectangular-shaped diamonds with an elongated profile and right-angled corners. By comparison, Emerald cuts feature flattened polished corners.  Both styles present a terraced arrangement of facets, which is far simpler than the popular brilliant style of faceting. Our diagrams show both cuts with Baguette (left) and Emerald cut (right). Our guide explains Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. I have 30 years or experience in polished diamonds and jewellery. Today, I work with an expert team in our Isle of Wight jewellery showroom located in Ryde. Most of my work involves helping clients in our showroom, working on our two websites and photographing jewellery commissions.

Trillion Cut Diamonds – A Guide to Triangular Brilliance and Fire

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Trilliant cut Trillion cut diamond

What are Trillion Cut Diamonds? The trillion-cut diamond is a triangular-shaped gemstone distinguished by its three equal sides and a facet count of either 31 or 50, determined by its purpose as a solitaire or an accent stone. Solitaire trillions exhibit a convex cut, featuring a curved profile, while accent stones showcase an uncurved or Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. I have 30 years or experience in polished diamonds and jewellery. Today, I work with an expert team in our Isle of Wight jewellery showroom located in Ryde. Most of my work involves helping clients in our showroom, working on our two websites and photographing jewellery commissions.

Clarity Characteristics of Diamonds – Feathers Clouds & Twinning Wisps

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SI1 Feather shown within a large Emerald cut eye-clean diamond.

Our photograph shows the visibility of a small feather seen below the table facet of an Emerald cut diamond. Feathers represent just one of the clarity characteristics associated with some diamonds.  Clarity Characteristics of Diamonds Today’s post is devoted to the clarity characteristics of diamonds. There are many descriptions fitting for diamond inclusions. Today I’ve Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. I have 30 years or experience in polished diamonds and jewellery. Today, I work with an expert team in our Isle of Wight jewellery showroom located in Ryde. Most of my work involves helping clients in our showroom, working on our two websites and photographing jewellery commissions.