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 →
Captivating Colour!
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 →
The Great Gatsby
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 →
Pearls are for everyone!
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 →
Pearls and Men….together?
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 Come out to Play
Hooray the sun has finally come out, but is your wardrobe ready?! How about purchasing some stunning Freshwater Pearls from Coleman Douglas Pearls ?! Created in a mussel, Freshwater Pearls come in a variety of natural colours from white to pink. By 'treating' peach and pink freshwater pearls you can produce grey and black pearls,... Continue Reading →
Hollywood and Pearls
Check out our 'Coleman Douglas Pearls "At the Movies" window. Displaying a selection of our lustrous pearls featured in several popular films and TV programs. For example The Debt , Chalet Girl , Miranda , Lewis and Match Point . If we look back in film history we see that pearls have always been a regular... Continue Reading →
The Iron Lady and her PEARLS
When you think of Margaret Thatcher 3 things in particular spring to mind, her will power, the phrase 'Handbagging' and PEARLS. She wore her pearls everywhere! In Parliament, at home, even driving tanks! When starting out in Politics it was very clear that she was moving into a very male dominated environment. Therefore she needed... Continue Reading →
Purchasing Pearls?
Here at Coleman Douglas Pearls we are passionate about finding the perfect pearls for every girl. When choosing which cultured pearls you would like, be it South Sea Pearls , Tahitian Pearls , Akoya Pearls or Freshwater Pearls, there are 6 main points to look out for. LUSTRE: Lustre is the most important element when... Continue Reading →
Brides + Pearls = The Perfect Combination!
Throughout history Pearls have been adorning the style leaders of their time. Here at Coleman Douglas Pearls we can help you discover the pearls of your dreams! From 'Classical Romance' Pearls to 'High Fashion' Pearls we have the Pearls for everyone. When it comes to your Wedding you want to look your best, but how... Continue Reading →