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 →

They are alluring and “soberly elegant”, they are mysterious and classic at the same time, they are chic and exotic in the same breath. Pearls are also the perfect accessory as they  complete every wardrobe, from the  ubiquitous “casual elegance”  look,  the fresh graduation look,  the complete bridal look, the “power dressing” look to the... Continue Reading →

The phrase "Pearls of Wisdom" usually precedes advice of almost any type whether requested or not. This catchphrase has been popular for centuries as historically pearls have been a symbol of wisdom, purity and wealth since Roman times. It is easy to understand why pearls are synonymous with purity, as they are the only gem... Continue Reading →

There are two weeks in June when the spirit of being British comes out in all of us. There is something quintessentially British about sitting on the lawn watching tennis, wearing pearls, sipping Pimms and dining on strawberries and cream. Wimbledon embraces all of these aspects, adding to the mix another favourite British pastime, queuing.... Continue Reading →

This weekend saw an extravagant royal wedding, with Sweden's Princess Victoria marrying her personal trainer, Daniel Westling. It was a lavish affair with over 1,200 guests & dignitaries attending the occasion at Stockholm Cathedral. The day had a modern stylish look with traditional elements weaved in. Oversized vases of powder blue hydrangeas lined the streets... Continue Reading →

This month, Russian Vogue loved our freshwater biwa and seed pearl necklace so much that they splashed it across their 50's style fashion shoot. The cooling white pearls are the perfect compliment to the bright & warm summer colour-blocking around this season. Be inspired by Jackie-O style polka dots and head scarves and the retro... Continue Reading →

The pearl is the traditional birthstone associated with the month of June. If you are looking for a gift for a 21st or 18th birthday gift, you might be finding it difficult to understand the difference between the various types of pearls available. Luckily we have pearl expert Chrissie Douglas at hand to impart her... Continue Reading →

If you are struggling to find the perfect jewellery or accessories to compliment your dress, then fret no longer. Designer Chrissie Douglas has over 21 years of experience helping brides choose the right pearls for them. Here are her 5 top tips: 1: Make a statement and if you are wearing a statement dress then... Continue Reading →

We have previously written about some of the classic style icons that have given pearls the timeless chic image they are famous for - Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Chanel & Audrey Hepburn. But modern style icons are also making their impression, giving pearls column inches for their fresh modern approach. Today sees the opening of... Continue Reading →