Category Archives: Engagement Rings

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

Unconventional Wedding Rings for Non-Traditional Alternative Engagement Rings

Engagement Rings,
Unconventional engagement ring shown with matching wedding and eternity ring

Unconventional wedding rings and engagement rings break from traditional ring styles with alternative designs rarely chosen by past generations. The conventional idea of an engagement ring and wedding ring consisted of a singular (solitaire) diamond ring worn alongside a plain wedding ring. Many couples now break away from tradition to adopt and explore a variety 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

How to Choose the Perfect Ring Size – Small, Medium or Large?

Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings
Showing the most common engagement ring size for women in the UK

In-depth information and printable ring size chart.  To find the perfect ring size, use a ring sizer, measure your ring finger or visit a reliable jeweller. These are just a few of the most popular ways. But, how do you ensure the size is 100% accurate? World conventions for finger size Your chosen ring size 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

Tension Set Engagement Rings – A Style Guide to Tension Settings

Engagement Rings
bespoke engagement ring

What are tension-set engagement rings? A tension setting secures diamonds or gemstones by using the strength and tension of the precious metal to hold the stone in place. This setting style differs to the traditional embrace of claw settings around the stone. The metal setting is spring-loaded to apply pressure to the gemstone, and the 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