Category Archives: Jewellery Advice

Read our expert jewellery advice articles from Serendipity Diamonds. With a broad range of topics, we give guidance on how to get the best value, avoiding unnecessary high street prices.

We reveal expert insider knowledge about diamonds, engagement rings and jewellery and give you hints and tips best read before buying any jewellery. Enjoy our jewellery care and cleaning guidance. From articles on how to clean a diamond ring to restore the shine of your Platinum, we have techniques and cleaning products to bring back the shine to any item of jewellery.

All of our jewellery advice articles include detailed information and high-resolution photography and come to you directly from the Serendipity Diamonds team. We care deeply about giving great advice and passing on helpful guidance to ensure you get the very best out of your jewellery purchase whether buying online or at your local jeweller. All of our posts welcome comments and questions to get more from our guidance.

The 585 Gold Stamp – What Does it Mean for Gold Jewellery

585 Gold Stamp inside yellow gold ring with hallmark.

An item of jewellery stamped with the number 585 usually indicates that the piece is made from 14-carat Gold. But what is the significance of the number 585? These digits represent 58.5% gold content within an item of jewellery—consistent with all 14-carat Gold. Similarly, 18-carat gold which contains 75% gold, features a 750 stamp visible 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

Remaking a Ring – How Much Does it Cost? Re-Modelling a Ring

Making a ring

A guide to the cost of re-creating an item of jewellery. Serendipity Diamonds remakes and remodels rings, with a dedicated service to recreate almost any design. This service helps clients who have suffered the loss of a ring or who wish to recreate their ring for one of many reasons. How much does it cost 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 Jewellery Chains: From Snake to Foxtail

Jewellery Chains and Ultimate Guide

When it comes to jewellery, chains provide an essential functional role, merging practicality with aesthetics. Few buyers realise the enormous variety and types of styles available. Factor in length, gauge (thickness) and metal type and the number of options becomes staggering. Whether you’re layering necklaces, adding a pendant, or searching for the perfect bracelet, 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