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.

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

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

Yellow Diamond Rings – A Guide to Fancy Yellow Rings

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Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings

A buyer’s guide to yellow diamonds We use many descriptive terms for Fancy Yellow diamond rings. The most prominent that come to mind include Saffron, Canary, Buttercup and Lemon – each one describes the intensity of citrus yellow exhibited by this exquisite colour. Yellow diamond engagement rings make a unique alternative to white diamond engagement 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

What is the Smallest Size Available for Certified Diamonds?

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Small certified diamonds heart shapes and GIA cert

The smallest certified diamond size usually falls between 0.20cts to 0.25cts, typically provided for whiter, higher clarity diamonds. Regardless of size or carat weight, not all diamonds undergo certification. In fact, a large proportion of diamonds sell without certification. Why are small diamonds sold without a certificate? Diamonds below 0.20 carats rarely include certification due 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