This week we, Coleman Douglas Pearls, are looking at Akoya Pearls. How and where they are made, the colours they come in and where you can find the most beautiful Akoya Pearl necklaces, Pearl bracelets Pearl earrings Pearl accessories Akoya pearls are created by technicians implanting a spherical mother of pearl nucleus into the host... Continue Reading →
When people think of pearls, usually images of pearl necklaces, pearl bracelets and pearls earrings spring to mind. But did you know that pearls were and still are used as an aphrodisiac?! Louis XIV used to drink two crushed pearls every day, attributing his strong interest in the ladies to his "pearl tea" which consisted... Continue Reading →
Have you decided what you are giving or taking up in 2014? How about wearing Pearls? A pearl necklace, pearl bracelet, pearl earrings, or maybe some pearl accessories. 'The pearl is the queen of gems and the gem of queens' - Anonymous An adaptation of the story, 'The Pearl Necklace' “Oh mummy…look!” Polly’s eyes were... Continue Reading →
Coleman Douglas Pearls would like to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Joyful New Year. We will be away over Christmas from Sunday 22nd December to Monday 6th January. Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Have you completed all your Christmas Shopping? If not then do not panic as we at Coleman Douglas Pearls have several gift suggestions ideal for the whole family. Pearl necklaces, pearl bracelets, pearl earrings, pearl rings, pearl accessories...The world is your oyster! Timeless Classic Pearls: 'Pearls are the ultimate in understated elegance.' - Chrissie Douglas... Continue Reading →
Still trying to decide what to give your family and friends this Christmas? Here at Coleman Douglas Pearls we have pearl jewellery suitable for everyone, no matter what the age. Pearl cufflinks for the men. Pearl necklaces for the ladies. Pearl earrings for the girls. Pearl bracelets for the friends. Pearls are the oldest gem... Continue Reading →
Are you poised by your Advent Calendar and ready to open that first window? Here at Coleman Douglas Pearls our Advent House is full to the brim with pearls. Pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, pearl bracelets, pearl rings and pearl accessories, this house is a Pearl Paradise! With only 3 weeks and 3 days left to... Continue Reading →
Does your Winter Wardrobe need a 'face lift'? We at Coleman Douglas Pearls have the perfect solution for updating your 'look'. PEARLS! Freshwater Pearls, Akoya Pearls, Tahitian Pearls and South Sea Pearls. Take your pick! 'My relationship with jewelry all started with my grandmother's pearls. She had fabulous pearl necklaces and pearl earrings, which I... Continue Reading →
Pearls have been highly regarded for centuries, with women of all ages wearing pearl necklaces, pearl bracelets and pearl earrings. Symbolising purity, wisdom, beauty and wealth, pearls are the essential ingredient for everyday living. 'I feel undressed if I don't have my pearls on. My pearls are my security blanket.' - Lady Sarah Churchill Here... Continue Reading →
Myths and folk-tails have accompanied pearls for centuries, building up their timeless appeal. Tales of stunning Freshwater Pearls, Akoya Pearls, Tahitian Pearls, South Sea Pearls and Natural Pearls fill the history books, while pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, pearl bracelets and pearl accessories adorn historic figures in paintings. 'The Rooster and the Pearl', adapted from an... Continue Reading →
Pearls of Wisdom 