Category Archives: Engagement Rings

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

Talon Claws vs Round Claws for Jewellery

Engagement Rings,
Round vs Talon claws for engagement rings and jewellery

What are talon claws? Talon claws describe a claw or prong setting style based on the appearance of the talons of a bird of prey. Elongated polished claws narrow to a fine point pointing inward towards the centre of a gemstone. This is one of many setting styles used to hold diamonds and gemstones in 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.

A Guide to Trellis Engagement Rings and Settings

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Trellis engagement rings with 5 graduating diamonds

What is a ‘Trellis’ setting? A trellis setting provides a framework and support for gemstones, typically found in engagement ring designs. Some trellis settings overlap, while others adjoin at the base of the setting to rise and support either diamonds, gemstones or both.  Trellis style settings appear in solitaire, three stone and multiple gemstone ring 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.

Guide To Sunflower Engagement Rings

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sunflower rings

What is a sunflower engagement ring? To begin, a sunflower engagement ring features a floral aspect within the design itself. Commonly, the design is a single halo or double halo ring design. However, the main detail is the ring needs to hold a round stone centrally to be classed as a sunflower ring. The centre Read the full article…

About Emily Austin

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