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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
'The course of true love never did run smooth;' - Lysander 'I must to the barber's, monsieur, for methinks I am marvelous hairy about the face.' - Bottom, as an ass Recognize any of the quotes above? Fear not fair human for I shall not be transporting you back to the scene of many a... Continue Reading →
Have you seen our NEW website? If you haven't...you should! The cleaner site is easier to navigate, with several new pearl products available to purchase, as well as more information about our news and events coming up. Scroll through our pearl collections and check out the latest Editors Choice. Read about our history and find... Continue Reading →
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 →
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