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.

10 Jewellery Questions Most People Are Afraid to Ask

Jewellery Advice
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

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.

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

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.

916 Gold – What Does the 916 Hallmark Mean on Jewellery?

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916 Gold and the 916 Hallmark in Jewellery Gold jewellery features a hallmark to denote the purity, usually 9ct or 18 carat Gold. For example, 375 and 750 appear frequently in our jewellery commissions. On occasion, we have Gold jewellery hallmarked 916. The appearance of 916 Gold sometimes causes confusion. Just like some other unusual 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.