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.

The Sparkling History Of The Crown Jewels

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To begin, the history of the Crown Jewels and how they have been portrayed throughout history. The history of the British Crown jewels is traced back to the 11th century. When William the Conqueror was crowned with a simple coronet made of gold and set with precious stones. Over the centuries, the design and materials Read the full article…

About Emily Austin

Emily is one of our dedicated team members. She remains a valued member of our expert team and a part of the Serendipity Diamond family. Emily works on almost every aspect of our shop, from helping customers to updating our social media pages. She also takes care of many of our international deliveries, ensuring they arrive with clients safely as expected. Contact Emily directly by email or chat with her most days online.

The 20 Most Expensive Diamonds Ever Sold at Auction

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20 of the World's Most Expensive Diamonds

Diamonds are forever, or so they say, but for some people, they’re worth more than eternity. In fact, the world’s most expensive diamonds fetch prices that would make even the wealthiest of us blush, with some selling for tens of millions of pounds at auction. These precious stones aren’t just sparkling gems; they represent 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

Old Cut Diamonds? Antique, Victorian and European Cut Diamonds

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A guide to older diamond cuts and vintage diamonds. Earlier this week, I refurbished two items of jewellery. Both antique rings featured Old Cut diamonds. Antique diamonds fascinate collectors and antique dealers. But do you know how to identify an antique diamond cut? Few buyers recognise a modern cut from an old cut. Today, most 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