Category Archives: Precious Metals

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

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you'll find me working in our showroom—in a variety of roles. My work (which I love) ranges from photographing jewellery, to writing blog posts and helping clients with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.

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

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you'll find me working in our showroom—in a variety of roles. My work (which I love) ranges from photographing jewellery, to writing blog posts and helping clients with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.

925 Gold Stamp? – Popular Jewellery Stamps and Hallmarks

Precious Metals
925 Stamp appearing on coin

Is there such as thing as a 925 Gold stamp? We are frequently asked to identify “Gold” jewellery featuring a 925 Gold stamp. When purchasing an item of unknown origin, there is sometimes uncertainty about the composition of an item of jewellery.  As a result, buyers look towards markings on items of jewellery. Within the Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you'll find me working in our showroom—in a variety of roles. My work (which I love) ranges from photographing jewellery, to writing blog posts and helping clients with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.