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.

Why Choose an E Colour Diamond Over a D colour Diamond?

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Diamond colours compared for whiteness

E-colour diamonds are a great idea for an engagement ring and represent the second whitest grade any diamond can achieve. We grade diamonds with a letter attributed to represent a grade of whiteness. D colour diamonds represent the best possible colour. E colour follows with very little difference between D and E colour. Diamond colour, 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

Lab-Grown Blue Diamonds – Blue Lab-grown Diamond Rings

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Lab-grown blue diamond

Following the success of our lab-grown diamonds service, we recently added blue lab-grown diamonds to our selection of coloured lab-created diamonds. For many years, our team have sourced natural fancy-coloured diamonds for trade and private clients interested in an alternative to a traditional white diamond. Owing to the rapid expansion of laboratory-created diamonds, we have 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

Cushion-Cut Diamonds: A Definitive Guide to the Pillow-Shaped Diamond

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Antique style cushion cut diamond halo engagement ring

What is a Cushion Cut? Cushion-shaped diamonds merge the beauty of the Princess cut and Round brilliant-cut diamond shapes. This beautiful diamond cut combines a square, slightly rectangular outline with rounded corners. At the same time, the shape sparkles with between 58 to 64 brilliant style facets. Overall the cut resembles a pillow shape—giving rise 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