Category Archives: Gemstones

What is Spinel? Featuring Lilac Purple Colour Changing Spinel

Gemstones
Natural lilac coloured purple spinel

What is Spinel? Lilac Spinel for a Unique Choice Earlier this week we were lucky enough to source a truly unique gemstone—a natural lilac coloured Spinel. This connoisseurs choice makes a rare and fascinating alternative to other types of gemstones offered by jewellers. Spinel is one of those gemstones that rarely features within commercial jewellery stores. 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

Finding the Perfect Ring Design for Your Aquamarine Gemstone

Gemstones
Aquamarine ring designs

What should you do with your Aquamarine? One of our favourite gemstones making a regular appearance in our jewellery is Aquamarine. The beautiful blue birthstone of March is one of our most requested gemstones for bespoke jewellery commissions. Interestingly, some of our bespoke work involves working with existing gemstones. Some Aquamarines are already set into 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

Gemstones that Look Like Diamonds – Best Diamond Lookalikes for Less

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White Topaz one of the gem stones that look like diamonds

Is there a Gemstone that looks like diamond but costs less? Some of our clients love to know what gemstones look like diamonds. There are many clear white gemstones with a similar appearance to diamond. Despite their hardness and durability, many buyers seek a more affordable diamond alternative. Combined with Platinum or Gold, this can 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