Category Archives: Engagement Rings

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

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

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.

The Average Price of an Engagement Ring in 2025

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A selection of diamond sizes, showing comparisons from 0.50 carats upto 1 carat in weight.

The average price of an engagement ring in 2025 is £2000 based on the typical UK purchase price of a diamond ring. With a radical change in buyer habits and the introduction of lab-grown diamonds, many younger buyers benefit from larger diamonds for a significant reduction in ring price. We surveyed ring purchases in the 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.

June Birthstones – Pearl Perfection and Amazing Alexandrite

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June's Birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite

Celebrating a June birthday with gemstones People born in June have a choice of two birthstones: Pearl or Alexandrite. A third option adds Moonstone into the realms of possibility—all beautiful choices. Pearls hold profound significance in various cultures and traditions, symbolising purity, wisdom, and tranquillity. Their luminous quality often connects pearls to the moon, believed 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.