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 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 1.40 Carat H/VS1 GIA Certified
By David Morris
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond ring by David Morris. The ring features a round brilliant cut diamond in the centre with a weight of 1.40ct, H colour and VS1 clarity. The ring has 7 bague...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring with tapered baguette
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary ring features a magnificent 4 carat round-cut diamond, certified by the GIA. Set in a luxurious platinum mounting, the diamond boasts an g color grade, ensuring a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Graff GIA 3.54 Carat H VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional three-stone ring by GRAFF embodies refined luxury and impeccable craftsmanship. At its center sits a 3.54 carat round brilliant diamond, GIA certified H color and VS...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 4.37 Carat E VS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite three-stone ring from J. Birnbach is a timeless expression of elegance and masterful craftsmanship. At its heart is a breathtaking 4.37-carat cushion brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 8.21 Carat G VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This classically designed ring from the J. Birnbach workshop features an 8.21 carat square, emerald cut diamond of G color and VS1 clarity with no fluorescence. Set in a handmade, pl...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 11.34 Carat H-VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Three stone Emerald cut Diamond Ring. The center stone is 11.34 Carats H Color VS1 in Clarity Emerald Cut, set with 1.38 Carats of Baguettes on each side. In Platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
David Webb GIA Certified 5.01 Carat F VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary David Webb platinum three-stone ring is a masterclass in refined architecture and exceptional diamond quality. At its center sits a breathtaking 5.01 carat emerald...
Diamond, Platinum
$132,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat D Color VS1 Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3 Carat D Color VS1 Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.40 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring three round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.90 carat total, each set with a halo of melee diamonds and accented by a diamond encrusted shank i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.02 Carat Round Brilliant Cut VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This engagement ring is a refined expression of timeless elegance, crafted in 18K white gold to enhance brilliance and purity. Its balanced design highlights clean lines and luminous...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.90 Carat K VS2 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This diamond ring is offer by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.90 carat GIA certified K VS2 round brilliant cut triple excellent diamond measuring 11.44-11.55 X 7.2 mm is custom set in a...
Diamond, Platinum
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat VS1 Clarity Old European H Color Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A one-of-a-kind engagement ring comprising of an Old European-cut diamond weighing 3 carats. The diamond is certified by GIA stating that it's of H color, VS1 clarity, by Antinori di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$108,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Asscher Cut H VS1 Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless and elegant three-stone engagement ring featuring a stunning 4 carat Asscher cut diamond, certified by GIA as H color and VS1 clarity. The diamond is beautifully eye-clean...
Diamond, Platinum
Certified David Morris Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.40 Carat
By David Morris
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond ring by David Morris. The ring features a round brilliant cut diamond in the centre with a weight of 1.40ct, H colour and VS1 clarity. The ring has 7 bague...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold