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 →

Well chosen pearl jewellery has a powerful effect on how you look and how you walk into any room. When you wear a piece of pearl jewellery you love, you tend to throw your shoulders back and walk with more confidence, feeling sophisticated and ready for most challenges. Grey pearl statement jewellery will compliment all... Continue Reading →

At Coleman Douglas we appreciate each woman’s unique beauty and take pride in personally matching her colouring to find the perfect pearls to match her individual style. Each pearl has a unique shape and colour which echoes a womans beauty. A charity close to our hearts is Mercy Ministries, who also value the uniqueness of... Continue Reading →