Renowned for innovative designs that combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary style, London jeweler David Morris has been a favorite among discerning jewelry buyers, European royalty and Hollywood stars for the past 60 years.
Morris was born in North London in 1936. He apprenticed as a teenager under a leading jeweler in Hatton Garden, London’s jewelry quarter, and later attended the Central School of Arts and Crafts, where he studied goldsmithing.
In 1962, Morris opened his first atelier. His jewelry designs, which featured valuable gemstones like Colombian emeralds and Kashmir sapphires, soon attracted the attention of London’s wealthy and elite. In 1965, actor Richard Burton purchased for Elizabeth Taylor a heart-shaped diamond necklace that Morris designed. For Prince Charles’s 21st birthday in 1969, Morris was commissioned to design a gold dragon hood ornament for his Aston Martin convertible — the same car driven by Prince William and Catherine Middleton on their wedding day in 2011.
One of Morris’s most famous associations is with the James Bond films — indeed, the franchise’s relationship with jewelry isn’t simply about watches alone. In 1971, Morris created the lavish diamond jewelry prominently featured in the opening credits of Diamonds Are Forever. He also designed the jadeite pendant necklace worn by Bond girl Maud Adams in The Man With The Golden Gun, the Burmese sapphire ring and the diamond scoop necklace worn by Teri Hatcher in Tomorrow Never Dies, and, of course, Denise Richards’s rose-cut and micro-pavé adornments in The World Is Not Enough.
Morris’s company expanded from its initial Mayfair location to its flagship store on New Bond Street in London (established in 1996). The brand has opened several boutiques worldwide. David Morris cocktail rings, drop earrings, studs, pendant necklaces and brooches feature a glittering array of flawless diamonds, vibrant colored gemstones and luminous pearls. Today, the jewelry business is family-run, with his son Jeremy having been at the helm since 2003.
Morris’s jewelry has been featured in exhibitions such as “Designing 007 — Fifty Years of Bond Style,” which opened in 2012 at the Barbican in London. His pieces are also part of the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
On 1stDibs, find a range of David Morris jewelry that includes rings, earrings and necklaces.
7.00 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Oval Earrings G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
7.03 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphires 7.03CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 4.9 grams, Prong style...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Drop Earrings G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 1.60 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Earrings G-H SI Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.01 Carat Natural Diamond Earrings G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.01CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, 1.9...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,176Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.3 in D 0.18 in L 0.4 in
1.00 Carat Genuine Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, these elegant stud earrings feature 1.00 carat total weight of diamonds. The center showcases marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds arranged in a clus...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Oval Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious pair of ruby halo stud earrings is designed in 14K White gold. The oval red Rubies are surrounded by a dazzling halo of round diamonds....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 5.70 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 5.70 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings Amazing looking piece! Total Natural Round Cut White Diamonds Weight: Approx. 1.20 Carats (color G-...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
5.80 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 5.80 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings Amazing looking piece! Total Natural Round Cut White Diamonds Weight: Approx. 1.30 Carats (color G-...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.00 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 5.00 Carats Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings Amazing looking piece! Total Natural Round Cut White Diamonds Weight: 1.00 Carats (color G-H / Cl...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Comet Design Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Celestial comet design spray earrings circa 1865 set with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds in 14k white gold. 28 round brilliant cut I SI diamonds, Approximate 1.0 total carat weig...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,081Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Halo Diamond and Pink Sapphires Earrings '3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
These classic stud earrings feature a 0.75-carat total weight of round pink sapphires surrounded by a halo of full-cut diamonds Product details: Center Gemstone Type: Pink Sapphir...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
1.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$8,826
W 0.71 in L 0.89 in
Solitaire Diamond Earrings, Clips, 14 Karat White Gold, Total Almost 4 Carat
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Diamond Earrings, Clips, 14 Karat White Gold, total almost 4 carat. Each earring is set with 28 diamonds. The big solitaire weighs about 0.33 ct. each. The small diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut 1.00 Carat Fine Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
These exquisite stud earrings showcase a perfectly matched pair of AAA-quality round-cut natural Colombian emeralds, totaling approximately 1.00 carat. Each vibrant, sparkly green ge...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1 Carat Oval Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious pair of ruby halo stud earrings is designed in 14K Yellow gold. The oval red Rubies are surrounded by a dazzling halo of round diamonds....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphires 11 Carat Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold and Diamonds each setting a Sapphire: One of 5.04 Carats Ceylon heated S2-2 and the Other 5.67 Carats Madgascar unheated ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold