We've had 'Coco before Chanel', 'My Week with Marilyn' so it's about time 'Grace of Monaco' came to the Big Screen! Known for her acting talent, fashion forward style, beauty and elegance, Grace Kelly was and still is to many, a style icon. Grace was a keen pearl lover, making her feelings for the gem... Continue Reading →
You see them here, you see them there, you see Pearls everywhere!! This years Cannes film festival was heaven for any pearl aficionado, with pearl earrings, pearl necklaces, pearl bracelets and even pearl encrusted outfits on show. 2 pearl styles that caught our eye were seen on Freida Pinto and an anonymous guest. As you... Continue Reading →
If you ...ACHOOW!... suffer from ...ACHOOW!... heyfever then join our Coleman Douglas Pearls heyfever Pearl Team! But what is it about the Plane Tree pollen that makes us kerchoo the day away? One of our clients, a doctor, shone light on the answer. Apparently Plane Tree pollen looks similar to small fish hooks, therefore when... Continue Reading →
The word on the street ... Pearls! Pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, pearl bracelets...just look how many pearl strands Sarah Jessica Parker is wearing! Pearls have always been highly desired throughout history. Evidence of this can be seen as far back as 55BC when Julius Caesar’s love of pearls was a contributing factor to his invasion... Continue Reading →
Ever wondered why so many influential women wear pearls? Maybe it is the fact that they are a timeless classic gem that go with every and any outfit. Then again maybe it is something else... 'I feel undressed if I don't have my pearls on. My pearls are my security blanket.' - Lady Sarah Churchill... Continue Reading →
If you think freshwater pearls only come in 3 different shapes, round, droplet and long rectangles, then I am about to open 'Pandora's Box'!! Stars Crosses Angel Wings... These are only a few of the freshwater pearl shapes you can have. But how are the freshwater pearl shapes created? The diverse pearl shapes are achievable... Continue Reading →
Tassels are EVERYWHERE! On clothing, necklaces, earrings and even shoes! Every year we expect to see breathtaking gowns, sparkling diamonds and stunning pearls adorning Celebrities...but tassels? Below we have highlighted a couple of our favorite tassel adorned celebrities and how you can get their look. Scarlett Johansson Seen only a few days ago wearing long... Continue Reading →
Have you seen our NEW front window?! It's a waterfall of PEARLS! From classic pearl studs to a multi-strand freshwater pearl lariat, our Coleman Douglas Pearl display has a look for everyone...including everyone's favourite girl ! and with only 7 days left till Mother's Day you better put your gift thinking cap on! Whether you... Continue Reading →
Our congratulations go to Lypita Nyong who won Best Supporting Actress for her performance in '12 Years a Slave at the 2014 Oscars, her winning look included a classic pearl ring. She clearly loves her pearls as at the Baftas she wore a stunning pair of studs. The team at Coleman Douglas Pearls loved seeing... Continue Reading →
Last weekend we saw Helen Mirren win the BAFTA Fellowship award for her lifetime achievement in film, the highest honour the Academy can bestow. Having played many contrasting roles, such as Queen Elizabeth II in 'The Queen', to a Mossad agent in 'The Debt', where Mirren is on a secret mission to capture and kill... Continue Reading →
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