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.
David Morris Platinum Emerald Cut Engagement Solitaire Ring 1.73ct D/VS2 GIA
By David Morris
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum emerald cut diamond ring by David Morris. The ring comprises of an emerald cut diamond in a four claw setting with a weight of 1.73ct, is D colour and is VS2 clar...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1894 Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, G VS2
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Cartier 1894 Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, features a round brilliant cut diamond G color, VS2 clarity weighing 0.70 carats. The diamond has very good polish and good symmetry. An enduring emblem of commitment and love, Cartier engagement rings...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier GIA Certified 10.29 Carat I VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boston, MA
This impressive diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 10.29 carat GIA Certified I VS2 emerald cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Cartier platinum ring...
Diamond, Platinum
5.04ct Emerald Cut Diamond E VS2 GIA Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking statement of timeless elegance, this platinum engagement ring showcases a stunning 5.04 carat emerald cut diamond, certified by GIA as E color and VS2 clarity—an excep...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.73 Carat E VS2 Princess Diamond Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire Engagement Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The center Is Princess Cut Stone, GIA Certified 0.73Ct E VS2 There are 0.01 Ct in small diamonds F VS The ring is a size 5.75, si...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA Emerald-Cut Diamond I-VS1 Solitaire Engagement Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
his classic Solitaire engagement ring crafted in 14k white gold. It exposing an emerald-cut diamond, gia certified weighing 1.15 carats, and is graded I color and VS1 clarity, prong set. The sparkling diamond engagement ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
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GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite emerald cut diamond ring certified by GIA
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. 0.80 Diamond Emerald Halo Ring Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80ct Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certificat...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.10 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 13.01 Carat J VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum solitaire ring is an extraordinary statement of timeless sophistication, designed to showcase a truly exceptional diamond with refined minimalism. At its center is a re...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Solitaire Ring, 2.72 Carat, G-VS2, GIA
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A diamond round brilliant solitaire ring in platinum. The centre diamond weighs 2.72 carats, G colour - VS2 clarity, certified by GIA. It is flanked by three smaller round brilliant ...
Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat Ring. GIA 2ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Cluster Engagement Ring. 1.50ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Platinum Ring I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum