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 →
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 →
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 →
Hollywood...glitz, glamor and gemstones! Do you dream of living that 'lifestyle'? Well... now's your opportunity to get one step closer. Next year Bonhams will be auctioning off a huge variety of items that once belonged to the late Lauren Bacall. Eight Henry Moore sculptures, a few David Hockney and Pablo Picasso paintings, and a variety... 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 →
POP! went the champagne...the party had begun! Our Pearl Showroom was the location for the exclusive event, 'Passion for Pearls', in aid of the AMAR International Charitable Foundation. Throughout the course of the evening our in-house Pearl Specialist, Chrissie Douglas, took the group on a grand tour of pearls, guiding everyone through the history of... Continue Reading →
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 →
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