To all Natural Pearl lovers – Sharpen your pencils! A historic collection of jewellery will be auctioned on the 1st December at Christies, including a stunning three drop natural pearl broach,  once the favourite of Winifred Duchess of Portland and seen in John Singer Sargeant’s portrait. If you are unlikely to reach the giddy heights... Continue Reading →

To those who joined us in celebrating our 21st birthday on Friday night – THANK YOU, it was FUN To those who were unable to join us – we missed you! To those who sent in Congratulation messages we felt truly appreciated! To those who helped us raise funds by donating or bidding for those... Continue Reading →

We are 6 days away from the Pink Wellie and Pearl Auction at our shop in 42 Beauchamp Place at 7pm. To wear one is to guarantee a smile on your face as you walk though wet and windy weather ! Check links to the Guardian, Retail Jeweller and our own website.  Sizes available range... Continue Reading →

This month’s Retail Jeweller explores the pros and cons of Pearl Certification .... When asked if grading pearls should form part of the decision to buy pearls, Chrissie Douglas, owner of London retail jeweller Coleman Douglas Pearls, says: “People need to appreciate what a challenge pearl grading is. Diamonds are cut by man, but pearls... Continue Reading →

The current  October Issue of Glamour has an article entitled “These PERFECT couples all have a secret...”  It explores ways to help with endometriosis and fertility, mental illness , depression and debt.   It is so refreshing to read that there are great solutions to these situations. As we read this article our very own designer... Continue Reading →

The excitement is mounting -  Allocated spaces to join our Auction for Pearl bejewelled Wellington Boots  in aid of  ”Too Many Women” Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research are filling up.  Guests are joining us from around the world on the 29th of October. Those unable to attend are sending in silent bids in the hope of... Continue Reading →

Following the recent IJL case show (International Jewellery London) we have found a common thread in the trends for jewellery this autumn; colourful, circular and inspired by nature. Colourful The originally Sri Lankan semi precious gemstone, tourmaline, comes in an array of colours; according to egyptian folklore, this is due to the journey of the... Continue Reading →

This summer has seen loads of talk of the style icons from yesteryear, with the Grace Kelly exhibition at the V&A, the auction of Jackie O's pearls and the filming of the new series about the Kennedy's. Couple that with the anticipation of the return of Mad Men to our screens this autumn, and it... Continue Reading →

Well over the estimated value, the simulated pearls owned by Jackie O have sold for £30,000 at an auction held at the Vintage at Goodwood festival last weekend. The festival, celebrating the best of fashion, music and popular culture from the 1940's to 1980's culminated in the sale dubbed the 'Pioneers of Popular Culture' auction... Continue Reading →

On August 15th a set of pearls belonging to Jackie Kennedy Onassis will go to auction at Bohams and are expected to fetch around £25,000. That seems a fair sum for pearls which have belonged to such an icon. But what makes the price all the more surprising is that they are not real pearls.... Continue Reading →