Category Archives: Engagement Rings

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

Christmas Proposal Ideas – Inspiration For A Festive Proposal

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From wintery walks to cosy evenings around a fireplace – we have shortlisted our top 10 romantic Christmas proposal ideas. We all know Christmas is the most romantic time of year, so what better time to ask your soulmate to marry you? Christmas Day remains the most popular time of year to pop the question, Read the full article…

About Emily Austin

Emily is one of our dedicated team members. She remains a valued member of our expert team and a part of the Serendipity Diamond family. Emily works on almost every aspect of our shop, from helping customers to updating our social media pages. She also takes care of many of our international deliveries, ensuring they arrive with clients safely as expected. Contact Emily directly by email or chat with her most days online.

Talon Claws vs Round Claws for Jewellery

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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

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

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

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