The tradition of giving pearls to brides probably dates to about 1000 BC, when according to  Hindu tradition, Krishna presented his daughter pearls on her wedding day, to symbolize wisdom. This tradition continued with the ancient Greeks, who believed that pearls would ensure a happy marriage, as they would help to ensure marital bliss and... Continue Reading →

With Easter being so late this year and the summer diets in full swing, the last thing you want to be greeted with on easter sunday is a HUGE chocolate egg! Therefore, why not opt for pearls... Pearls are the symbol of purity, beauty,wealth and love, so what could be more appropriate on easter sunday... Continue Reading →

"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls, who having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it." – Matthew 13:45-46 They glow sofly, reflecting light onto the wearer as well as adding a timeless elegance to any... Continue Reading →

Elizabeth Taylor has sadly died at the age of 79. Famously known for marrying 8 times to 7 different men, she certainly lived life to the full! Over her life she managed to collect a beautiful collection of famous jewellery. In an interview with JCK in 2007 she is recorded to have said, “The important... Continue Reading →

This year for Mother’s Day why not treat her to some BEAUTIFUL  pearls. If you are feeling extremely generous and the Mother’s Day present can be slightly late, then check out the Christie’s auction on the 20th April at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai. They are auctioning the ‘…largest drop-shaped natural pearl so... Continue Reading →

Having seen the fashion shows we have picked up on two of the main trends this season. Box away the stripes and rock out the stars! This year we have seen stars hitting the catwalk in all sizes. In Dior’s case the bigger the better! Why not check out some of our pieces which use... Continue Reading →

Livia Firth, married to Colin Firth, winner of the Best Actor Award for his role in The King’s Speech, has decided to only wear ethically sourced jewellery and clothes on the Red Carpet. Anna loucah and Jocelyn Whipple worked with Livia to produce a collection for her ‘Green Carpet Challenge’ which is in its second... Continue Reading →

This year pearls continued to grace the red carpet. However, sadly not all have been the real McCoy. To accompany their nude dresses Halle Berry and Michelle Williams use beautiful pearl stud earrings to add a timeless elegance to their outfits on the red carpet. While earlier in the day, attending the Oscars annual lunch,... Continue Reading →

Taking its place in amongst the elegant shops of Beauchamp Place is Coleman Douglas Pearls: a treasure chest of glowing opulence. The more you look at its elegantly displayed glass cabinets, the more you see. Layer upon layer of lustrous pearls: strung short as chokers or long in luminous ropes, twisted with diamonds or interspersed... Continue Reading →

Lustre is the glow that is only found on pearls. It is due to the way that light reflects back from the multi nacre layered pearls, as light passes through each layer it is refracted, as it is reflected back it is refracted yet again hence it is the gentle shine or  brilliance of a... Continue Reading →