Leaf-styled engagement rings and bespoke jewellery design If you’re lacking inspiration for a custom-made item of jewellery, look towards nature for some much-needed design inspiration. In fact, plants, trees and the natural world offer an incredible depth of variety with textures, motifs and patterns taken from the natural world. For example, some of our wedding Read the full article... The post Leaf Styled Engagement Rings – Inspiration Taken from Nature appeared first on Serendipity Diamonds Blog ..read more

What does it mean and where to find it. The 800 Gold stamp indicates a gold item has a fineness of 19.2% gold or 800 grams of gold per 1000 grams of weight. The stamp originates from one of the three Portuguese Assay Offices—Porto, Lisbon and Gondomar. The 800 Gold stamp appears on many antique Read the full article... The post 800 Gold Stamp – A Guide for Antique Gold Jewellery Buyers appeared first on Serendipity Diamonds Blog ..read more

Stackable diamond rings perfectly blend elegance and versatility. They provide an excellent way to create a personalised look that shines with every layer. Whether for a minimalist style with delicate bands or bold statement designs stacked with coloured gold, diamonds and gemstones. Within our precious collection of designs, we handcraft various stacking ring designs and Read the full article... The post Stackable Diamond Rings – Get Ready to Layer, Stack and Dazzle! appeared first on Serendipity Diamonds Blog ..read more

The 1000-gram gold price represents the price of 1 kg of gold. Traditionally, gold weight is represented by Troy ounces, with 1 Troy ounce equal to 31.10 grams. Today, the 1000-gram gold price is around £60,000. How many Troy ounces in 1kg of gold There are 32.15 Troy ounces in 1kg of gold. At the time of this post, July 2024, the price of gold has reached £1879 /oz. This equates to 1000 grams of gold being equal in price to over £60,000. But I don’t think a kilo of jewellery can be sold for this same price. The above price represents the price of 24-carat gold. As such, buyers choose either ..read more

Shaped wedding rings created for 3-stone engagement rings curve around a trilogy (3-stone) arrangement of diamonds. Their shape ensures a seamless, fitted appearance during wear. As part of our bespoke work, we create various rings specially shaped to fit three-stone diamond rings. Bespoke shaped wedding ring created with a combination of channel set diamonds and blue sapphires, shaped around a trilogy 3 stone engagement ring. How do you know if your trilogy ring requires a shaped band? Firstly, try a straight band (available at most jewellery stores). Immediately, you will know if your engag ..read more

June Birthstones   People born in June benefit from a choice of Pearl or Alexandrite for their birthstones. At the same time, Moonstones also make an appearance for the month of June. Pearls hold profound significance in various cultures and traditions, symbolising purity, wisdom, and tranquility. Their luminous quality often connects pearls to the moon, which is believed to bring clarity and calmness to the mind. Pearls also symbolise integrity and loyalty, making them popular choices for bridal jewellery and gifts marking important life milestones. In many cultures, pearls possess prot ..read more

Plain Zirconium differs from black Zirconium, which has a black oxide layer on the outer surface and is more prone to damage. At the same time, a brushed satin finish will show visible marks that appear from knocks and scrapes. Both metals vary in appearance. Plain polished Zirconium resembles Titanium in colour, whereas Black Zirconium provides a dark, black-coloured metal with a shiny or matte appearance. Furthermore, Zirconium provides a traditional colour for wedding rings, while Black Zirconium introduces the black wedding ring option, which is growing in popularity. A comparison of the ..read more

A 375 Gold stamp visible within an item of jewellery indicates the items is made from 9 carat gold. To explain, the number represents the (37.5%) percentage of gold contained within the item. Jewellers alloy the gold with other metals to form the other 62.5% of metal. In contrast, a 750 stamp refers to 75% gold content as we have already discussed in more detail elsewhere. The 375 gold stamp within the hallmark of this pre-owned gents signet ring with the sponsor mark, gold date stamp and the anchor symbol for the Birmingham Assay Office. Should you trust the 375 gold stamp? Some items of jew ..read more

For over 30 years, as a diamond dealer and jeweller, the Gypsy ring has regularly appeared in an incredible variety of designs. But What is a Gypsy Ring, and Where Does the Name Originate? Some sources suggest the ring gets its name from the “lucky star” setting that can be seen in the classic Gypsy-style ring design. At the same time, the flush position of diamonds and gemstones within such rings is often described as a “Gypsy setting” popular in jewellery design. In Roma culture, the star carries a specific meaning. For example, guidance, protection and at other times, knowledge. Other jewe ..read more

Jewellery marked with a 950 stamp indicates the precious metal has a 95% purity. This number relates to both Platinum and Palladium. However, PT 950 or PLT 950 identifies Platinum. The number 950 denotes 950 parts per 1000 parts within the item. In the UK, this purity (or fineness) includes a hallmark once verified by one of several Assay Offices. Hallmarks can be stamped or laser-etched onto jewellery by each Assay Office. 950 Stamp and no Hallmark Most items above 1 gram in weight in the UK, should feature a hallmark. This legal requirement ensures buyer confidence and reassurance when purc ..read more