
The Essence of Design
"In the Italian artistic tradition 'disegno' carries a more complex meaning than just 'design'; it involves not only the ability to render the drawing but to imagine, to conceive the design. This is the essence of my company: original designs coupled with exquisite quality workmanship and gems."
— Pamela Coulston, Owner/Designer/Gemologist, GG, FCGmA

Certified Gemologist – Purveyor of fine gems
I select only natural, untreated, exquisitely beautiful and rare stones for my designs. Extensive training over more than a decade in gemmology:
- Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America (GG, GIA)
- Fellow of the Canadian Gemmological Association (FCGmA, CGA)
- Accredited Jewelry Professional and Graduate Designer (GIA)

Gem Talks and Trunk Shows
Pamela Coulston, award-winning jewellery designer, doubly certified gemologist and feature writer on all things gems and jewellery, is now available for speaking engagements. Read on...

The Gems in the Imperial State Crown
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III provides a rare opportunity to see some of the collection of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Chief among them is the Imperial State Crown. Read on...

Pretty little pearls — A wee primer on pearl cultivation
In reality, when it comes to pearls, the world’s not just your oyster, but your bivalve. And since June’s the birth month of pearl, let’s explore how pearls form naturally and how they’re cultivated. First though, a little history. Read on...
*Disegno jewellery designed for the Office of the Governor General of Canada accompanied astronaut David Saint Jacques aboard the International Space Station.