Hark the Pearl Team ever sing, Glory to the ....help only 2 weeks and 3 days to go before The Big Day! ...Are you ready? Gifts for Dad, Mum, the children, the girl or boy friend, the work colleagues...the list goes on. Fret not for our Coleman Douglas Pearls team have put together The Christmas... Continue Reading →
The Hollywood Love Letters
There has always been an air of mystery surrounding Hollywood stars. What are they really like? Where do they live? Who would be invited to their dream dinner party? One star in particular that oozes mystery is the late Marilyn Monroe. The American actress, model and singer, stared in a number of successful films during... Continue Reading →
Hungry for some Hunger Games?
The new Hunger Games - Mockingjay Part 1 film is out! Having waited a whole year to find out what will happen to Peeta, held prisoner in The Capital, and Katniss who is evolving into the symbolic leader of the rebellion, the cinemas are packed! But what does the character Katniss Everdeen and the actress Jennifer Lawrence have in... Continue Reading →
Inspired?
Throughout life we come across inspirational people from all walks of life. But who and what inspires you? Perhaps it is a person, nature, art work, or maybe a place. Chrissie Douglas, our pearl guru, finds inspiration for new pearl jewellery when staying at her Italian Villa, La Collina del Sole, located in Lucca, northern Tuscany. Nearly... Continue Reading →
The Warriors of Hollywood
Pierce Brosnan, Jason Momoa and Jonny Depp, all actors who have played 'warrior' roles in films. But what else do these actors have in common...PEARLS! Yes you heard right, all three men have been spotted wearing Tahitian Pearl pendant necklaces in magazines and on the Red Carpet. And it's not the first time men have... Continue Reading →
The Accessory of Desire
Every season the fashionistas are on the prowl for "the" NEW look. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter...the cycle never ends! But what if I was to tell you that there is an accessory that will always fit the trend.... PEARLS Year after year, century after century, pearls have always retained their popularity. 'Pearls are a mainstay... Continue Reading →
That little je ne sais quoi!
Many of you will have seen the film 'Girl With A Pearl Earring' released back in 2003, starring Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth and Tom Wilkinson. As you will recall, Colin Firth was the talented Dutch painter, Johannas Vermeer, commissioned to paint his servant Scarlett Johansson. While painting his muse Firth realised that something was missing... Continue Reading →
The secret is OUT!
CONGRATULATIONS! After a long time of wondering when they would get married, the Jolie-Pitts have finally tied the knot! The question on everyone's minds... where did it happen? What was she wearing? and was she wearing PEARLS?! The scene was set in their beautiful French Chateau. The sun was out as the leading lady, Angelina... Continue Reading →
…007…
The names Bond...James Bond! Fast cars, crazy gadgets, shaken and not stirred martinis, ladies and sharp outfits... just a few of Bonds 'calling cards'. Cards that many men desire. But did you know that Bond also likes Pearls?! ...more specifically Tahitian Pearls. Check out 007/Peirce Brosnan pictured on the front cover of Vanity Fair wearing... Continue Reading →
Guess who’s back!
Back by popular demand is our Titania Collection. Inspired by Shakespeare master piece, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Chrissie, our Pearl Specialist and Designer, has created a diverse collection of chokers, cuffs and earrings that play on opposites. Last time we looked at the ethereal Titania pearl designs, this week we are going all mischievous and... Continue Reading →