Category Archives: Engagement Rings

A collection of articles on engagement rings, from the Serendipity Diamonds Blog.

Which Hand for Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings and Eternity Rings?

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Engagement Ring Finger

Which hand does the engagement ring go on? In Western countries, tradition suggests that an engagement ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. The tradition dates back to Roman times. They believed this finger had a vein that ran directly to the heart, the Vena Amoris, meaning a vein of love.  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

Replacing Missing Diamonds from Rings and Jewellery

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Lost diamond from engagement ring

Serendipity Diamonds offers a replacement service for diamonds lost or missing from jewellery. In addition to finding a replacement diamond, their service includes setting the replacement stone and refurbishing the ring. We provide replacement diamonds for several reasons. Firstly, a diamond replacement for a lost stone. Secondly, a replacement for a broken or chipped diamond. 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

Thin Band Engagement Rings – Skinny Rings with Narrow Bands

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Emerald cut diamond engagement ring with skinny band

Engagement rings with skinny bands. Thin band engagement rings are ideal for petite and slender fingers. At the same time, a narrow shank often enhances the size of the diamond, gemstone or setting. Typical widths for engagement rings. Most engagement ring bands typically measure 2.5mm in width. Slim bands usually measure between 1.5mm and 2mm 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