When you hear the word 'Savage' do you envisage something negative, hostile, severe and barbaric ? Then again using 'modern slang' perhaps you imagine something 'bad ass' and cool... To the fashion world the word 'Savage' brings to mind the extraordinary Alexander McQueen exhibition 'Savage Beauty', on display at the V&A museum. If you, like... Continue Reading →
Social media has been buzzing about 'it', fashion'e'stas have been hollering about 'it', and the phrase 'Blue Steel' has been voiced around the world! Yes we are talking about the Zoolander 'takeover' at the Valentino show. As the fashion show started the audience gazed upon the new Valentino collection that was unveiling before them on... Continue Reading →
She cleans, cooks, cares, listens, and gives advice. Who is she? Your mum! As Mother's Day is only a week away the Coleman Douglas Pearl Team have put together a few helpful pearl gift suggestions that every Mum will love, for not all Mum's like chocolate! If she doesn't have a single strand pearl necklace... Continue Reading →
When one thinks of the word 'luxury' usually images of astronomically priced goods spring to mind. Mansions, private jets, gold, ...pearls? History tells us that during Julius Caesar's reign Roman women had a consuming passion to wear exceptionally fine pearls as earrings. Preferring pear shaped pearls, each pearl could be worth a fortune, with a... Continue Reading →
The red carpet is being prepared, outfits are being perfected and actors and actresses wait anxiously to hear if they will win a Golden Globe tomorrow. Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, Best this and Best that! While several people will be wondering who will win what, our Pearl Team and the majority of the... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
When you think of a Tower does The Shard spring to mind? Maybe the story of Rapunzel and her extraordinary long hair. Then again how about The Tower of London... This historic landmark was a prison and last home to several well known characters through history. For example the Duke of Clarence, Edward V and... Continue Reading →
There has been a buzz of excitement in Hollywood that has got everyone talking. Firstly the newly released photographs of The Clooney's wedding, and then Angelina Jolie becoming a Dame...what more do you need! The Clooney's wedding was always going to be a 'who's who' of the Celebrity world, so that main question on everyone's... Continue Reading →
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