If you like most of the nation have been glued to the tennis, willing our England hopefuls through each round, then how about a little 'half-time' Pearl break?! Just think of yourself as an oyster, relaxed on a rock in a beautiful sunny spot as water washes over you. Life as an oyster is so... Continue Reading →
The sun is out, most of the time, but how can you continue the summer glow when it is wet and slightly miserable? Well I'm happy to tell you that Pearls are the answer! As the light touches the pearl it gets refracted inside before being reflected back out. Therefore, if you are the lucky... Continue Reading →
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, feast your eyes on these stunningly lustrous Tahitian Pearls! Made in Black lipped oysters which are found in Panama, Mexico and French Pilynesia, Tahitian Pearls are mainly 8-18mm in diameter, although they can grow to 21mm. Their colours are naturally dark and range from grey to black and peacock... Continue Reading →
Coleman Douglas Pearls by Caroline Lawrence Last Thursday I attended a small exhibit of portraits by my friend Lorna Lawson-Cruttenden. The paintings were on show at an unusual venue, a jewellery shop specialising in pearls. Coleman Douglas Pearls is located at 42 Beauchamp Place in Knightsbridge, London. The owner of the store, Ms. Christianne Douglas,... Continue Reading →
Fancy yourself in PEARLS? Well get in line! Style leaders throughout history have been lusting after them. From Cleopatra to Elizabeth I, Marilyn Monroe to Anna Wintour! 'I keep a strand of pearls in my purse, and throw them on whenever I need to dress up my outfit.' - Taylor Swift When you think of... Continue Reading →
If you hadn't already guested this months gemstone is ..... PEARLS! Here at Coleman Douglas Pearls we have a stunning collection of : Freshwater Pearls Akoya Pearls Tahitian Pearls South Sea Pearls Did you know that Freshwater Pearls are created in mussels that can produce at least 40 - 80 pearls in their lifetime! They... Continue Reading →
Colour is everywhere, especially this week with The Chelsea Flower Show. The window of our Pearl Showroom displays a cascade of vibrant colourful flowers and stunning pearls. In the center of the window you see our fabulous 3 strand pink Freshwater Pearl and Rock Crystal 'Rain Drop' lasso. This statement Pearl necklace can be worn... Continue Reading →
Glamour, Champagne and pearls , pearls , Pearls ! The newly released film, 'The Great Gatsby', staring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan and Joel Edgerton, to name but a few, follows the exciting memories of Tobey Maguire's character, Nick Carraway, as he journeys back to New York City in the spring of 1922. The lavish Art... Continue Reading →
Why should grown-ups have all the pearl fun? Here at Coleman Douglas Pearls we are passionate about finding the perfect pearls for you, no matter what your age! Our Children's Pearl collection is made up of beautiful pearl bracelets, pearl necklaces and pearl earrings. Come along to our Pearl showroom, situated at 42 Beauchamp Place,... Continue Reading →
Isn't it funny how girls seem to drape pearls all over themselves, while men seem to shy away from Pearls. But why is that? Is it because there isn't enough/any pearl jewellery available for men? Pearls symbolise wisdom and wealth, therefore it is hardly surprising that many Kings, Emperors and Maharajas in history favored them... Continue Reading →
Pearls of Wisdom 