We have been struck with Royal fever here at Coleman Douglas Pearls as we are absolutely hooked on ITV's new period drama Victoria! Apparently it is not far from the truth with Victoria's diaries being used heavily in the research to the show. And oh the jewellery - Pearls galore on top of stunning pieces... Continue Reading →
In the Autumn we, Coleman Douglas Pearls, will be launching our latest collection "Water For Hot Chocolate", pairing gorgeous copper brown pearls with smoky quartz and citrine, making the designs so enticing you're bound to have chocolate cravings! So with that in mind our pearl team have decided to fully embrace the cravings and are... Continue Reading →
The final throws of summer holidays are upon us but back to school needn't mean doom and gloom! Coleman Douglas Pearls are trying desperately hard to not get carried away buying all the fabulous stationary in the shops . . . . We will have to settle for our colourful pearls instead of pens! A... Continue Reading →
This month's birthstone is the peridot Coleman Douglas Pearls believe that it is perfect stone for August with its green-yellowy colour just screaming summer. The name peridot has two possible origins either from the Arabic "Faridat" meaning gem or from the Anglo-Norman "pedoretes" meaning "a kind of opal". Peridot is found in volcanic rocks as... Continue Reading →
The Olympics have arrived!! Four years after London hosted the 2012 (cough "best" cough) games, all of us here at Coleman Douglas Pearls can't believe its four years later and are ready for the Rio party! After watching the amazing opening ceremony we couldn't help but keep our eyes peeled to see a few of... Continue Reading →
The summer is here which can mean only one thing - HOLIDAY'S!! Relaxing under the hot sun with the sea gently lapping in the background and a cold cocktail in hand, is there anything better?! How about lying on your lounger draped in pearls? Sounding better? Well you have come to the right place at... Continue Reading →
Its July, the sun is shining and we are ready for summer here at Coleman Douglas Pearls! Not only does July bring the hope of a glorious summer it also brings us a new birthstone - The Ruby. It is said that ruby was attributed to the month of July as its fiery red colour... Continue Reading →
Our team at Coleman Douglas Pearls have decided that wedding season is well and truly here! Whether its been gentleman searching for engagement rings, Brides-to-be looking for bridesmaids gifts, wedding party members looking for accessories or even the very romantic gentlemen searching for a special gift for their fiance to open on the day, we... Continue Reading →
A new month means a new birthstone and this month it is the pearl - associated with faithfulness, loyalty & friendship. Pearls are formed from the protective reaction of an oyster or mussel to accidental or deliberate introduction of a foreign body into its organism. This reaction creates concentric layers of nacre which are deposited... Continue Reading →
With the Queen's Official Birthday celebrations just around the corner, all of us here at Coleman Douglas Pearls want wish the Queen a very Happy Birthday (again)! This did get us all thinking however, what do you get the girl who has it all?! Over the years the queen has received a wide variety of... Continue Reading →
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