Have you noticed the gem of choice in many of the recently released films? Our Pearl Team have. It's a PEARL PARTY! Let's focus on one film in particular, 'Woman in Gold'. Staring Helen Mirren as an octogenarian Jewish refugee, Maria Altmann, she takes on the Austrian government to recover the Klimt 1907 masterpiece, Portrait of... Continue Reading →
A film not to be missed
Lights....Camera....Action.... We wanted you to be the first to hear our exciting news... COLEMAN DOUGLAS PEARLS HAS A 'Behind The Scenes' film! Ever wondered what Coleman Douglas Pearls looks like behind the scenes? Where we create versatile pearl jewelry designs? Who designs all of our Pearl Jewellery in London? Meet Chrissie our Pearl Specialist, and... Continue Reading →
Only $5.1 million!
So the big question is... what was sold for $5.1 million? A house, super car, gym palace? ...try a pearl necklace! The 4 strand grey natural saltwater pearl necklace was sold on Tuesday at the Christie's Jewels Sale setting yet another milestone auction price for a natural pearl necklace. One of our pearl company members was... Continue Reading →
Blue or Blue?
Q. Eight men were rowing a boat down the Thames when it tipped over and they fell in. Not one single man got wet. How is that possible? A. All eight were married, not single. Today is the day! The Thames foot path is filling up, University chants are echoing around, the popularity of Blue has... Continue Reading →
Are you Eggstatic?
It's that time of year when eggs are everywhere, including our Pearl Showroom window - How many can you spot? Large or small, solid or hollow, 80% dark chocolate or sweeter than sweet white chocolate. Easter is a choc'o'holics haven, and now a pearl'o'holics dream! A New Faberge egg has just been released which is... Continue Reading →
When you wish upon a Star
Once upon a time, long ago, there lived a young girl called Ella, aka Cinderella. Destined to go to the ball and meet her Prince Charming, she took a slight detour along the way becoming a scullery maid for her Step Mother and Step Sisters. Like Cinderella do you dream of going to The Ball... Continue Reading →
What’s so ‘Savage’ about that?
When you hear the word 'Savage' do you envisage something negative, hostile, severe and barbaric ? Then again using 'modern slang' perhaps you imagine something 'bad ass' and cool... To the fashion world the word 'Savage' brings to mind the extraordinary Alexander McQueen exhibition 'Savage Beauty', on display at the V&A museum. If you, like... Continue Reading →
It’s A Walk Off!
Social media has been buzzing about 'it', fashion'e'stas have been hollering about 'it', and the phrase 'Blue Steel' has been voiced around the world! Yes we are talking about the Zoolander 'takeover' at the Valentino show. As the fashion show started the audience gazed upon the new Valentino collection that was unveiling before them on... Continue Reading →
Mega Mum!
She cleans, cooks, cares, listens, and gives advice. Who is she? Your mum! As Mother's Day is only a week away the Coleman Douglas Pearl Team have put together a few helpful pearl gift suggestions that every Mum will love, for not all Mum's like chocolate! If she doesn't have a single strand pearl necklace... Continue Reading →
Stop, Look and Listen!
Stop, Look and Listen! 3 words ingrained in every child's mind by their parents...and now a fashion house! Confused? ...not for long! Anya Hindmarch's last collection amazed the world with eye-catching Kellogg’s Cornflake tote bags and metallic crisp packet clutches. This season she went Street! While at the show you would not have been criticized for... Continue Reading →