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.

625 Gold Stamp on Rings – Victorian Hallmarks and 15 Carat Gold

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Victorian gold ring with 625 hallmark and Birmingham anchor symbol

What Does the 625 Gold Stamp Mean? The 625 gold stamp refers to 15 carat gold (15ct), a gold purity standard used in the UK prior to 1932. The number 625 represents 62.5% pure gold, with the remaining 37.5% of other metals like copper or silver to enhance durability. In previous posts, we explained other 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

10 Jewellery Questions Most People Are Afraid to Ask

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Common Jewellery Questions People are Afraid to Ask

Have you ever Googled a jewellery question but couldn’t find a straight answer? You’re not alone. We’ve delved into 10 real common jewellery questions people are asking to give you the honest answers no one else has. 1. Why does my gold ring turn my finger green? A green tint on your finger results from 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

Skinny Fingers and Big Knuckles – Is Your Wedding Ring Too Big?

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wedding ring finger - skinny fingers and big knuckles

Buying a wedding ring when you have skinny fingers and big knuckles. People with skinny fingers and big knuckles often find buying a wedding ring tricky. At the same time, many struggle to find the expert help necessary to make the correct choice. As a result, some buyers with big knuckles choose a large wedding 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