Category Archives: Jewellery

Basket Settings for Diamond Rings

January 13, 2014Diamond Rings, Engagement Rings, Jewellery, Jewellery AdviceMark Johnson

R1H001, Cara with 6 claw basket setting. What is a Basket Setting? A basket setting is a form of claw setting, incorporating wire claws to create an open structure. Basket settings are particularly useful for holding larger gemstones and diamonds. Basket settings typically have between 6 and 12 claws surrounding the stone at equal distances, 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

Wedding Rings – Which is More Important? Design or Tradition?

November 21, 2013Jewellery, Jewellery Advice, Wedding Rings, Weddingswedding rings, Wedding TraditionsMark Johnson

Which is More Important – Design or Tradition? During many wedding ceremonies, reference is often made to the shape of the wedding ring. A continuous circle which never ends – relating continuity of both love and life, and the commitment to one another between a couple. But how important is this to you? Is this Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

14.82 Carat Orange Diamond Fetches Record $35.5 Million

November 13, 2013Coloured Diamonds, Diamonds, Jewellery, Jewellery NewsChristie's, Diamond Auctions, Diamond Records, Orange DiamondMark Johnson

“The Orange” Sets World Record for Fancy Orange Diamond Sale. Venue : Christie’s Date : 12th November 2013 Location : Geneva Auction : Magnificent Jewels To this day, there have only been three fancy vivid orange diamonds sold at auction. Each of these diamonds has been below the 6 carat size. This week, November 12th Read the full article…