Category Archives: Gemstones

Garnet – January’s Birthstone and the Beauty of the Red Gemstone

Garnet January's Birthstone

Garnet is January’s birthstone, a deep, rich red gemstone celebrated for its dark red colour, transparency, and inexpensive appeal. Most sources of this gemstone originate from a sedimentary rock with high aluminium content—such as shale. To explain, the rock becomes metamorphosed under great heat pressure and forms.  Garnets throughout time A colourful history that spans 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.

Sapphire Weight Compared to Diamonds and Other Gemstones

Sapphrie weight compared to diamond

Gemstones have fascinated humanity for centuries, captivating our imaginations with their stunning colours and unique properties. One crucial aspect that contributes to their allure is their weight. In this article, we will delve into the weight of sapphires compared to other popular gemstones, exploring factors such as cut, shape, and size that influence their weight. 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.

Ruby vs Diamond: A Buyer’s Comparison of Rubies and Diamonds

Ruby compared to a diamond

A comparison between Ruby vs Diamonds reveals a wide range of differences worthy of attention. For many buyers, both gems provide alternative choices. At the same time, both gemstones appeal to specific buyers—often for specific reasons. For example, diamonds represent the most popular choice for engagement rings by convention. In contrast, rubies make less popular 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.