Category Archives: Precious Metals

Platinum vs White Gold – Which is Harder Wearing for Jewellery?

Precious Metals,

Platinum vs White Gold Both Platinum and White Gold are popular choices for engagement rings. We create most engagement rings, working with Platinum or 18ct White Gold. As a result, many of our clients ask which is better. For this reason, we decided to give a little advice on Platinum vs White Gold. Platinum is 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

Autumn Shades and the Colour of Gold – Yellow & Rose Gold Jewellery

Precious Metals,
Autumn Shades for Gold Rings

The colour of Gold – perfect shades for Autumn We have all felt the slight chill creeping into the mornings. The children are back to school, and Autumn is upon us. The leaves will slowly start to change and Autumn colours appear around us. The jewellery and fashion industry also respond to the changes in 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

Does Palladium Scratch? How Hard is Palladium? 2024 Update.

Precious Metals,
Palladium showing with and without scratches

Photograph showing Palladium wedding ring as new (left) and after many years of natural wear (right) easily refurbished by a professional re-finish.  Will Palladium Jewellery Scratch? The popularity of Palladium as a jewellery metal has soared in recent years. Most jewellery ranges include at least a few designs created in the standard 950 Palladium. Naturally 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