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.
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Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This sapphire and diamond cocktail ring features a bright pink sapphire surrounded by a scalloped halo of tapered baguette diamonds. Highlights: - 1.54ct oval shape sapphire with g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
3.05cts 14K Oval Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a custom made vivid pink, Madagascar sapphire, and diamond cluster ring. This ring features a 1.47ct natural pink sapphire. The oval cut sapphire is accented with 56 brillian...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.32 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 5.32 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has a Pink Sapphire that weighs 1.05 Carats that measures at 5 mm x 7 mm (width ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
“Diana” Spaced Oval Halo Five Carat Pink Oval Sapphire Platinum Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
This is a custom ring, made to order for you, by the David Gross Group. One of our most popular styles, the “Diana” spaced oval halo setting, is our fresh take on a true classic. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry AGL Certified 5.07 Carat Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A stunning cocktail ring, set with a 5.07 carat oval Madagascar pink sapphire. The sapphire is certified by AGL and EG Lab, stating that the s...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
3.04 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire & 1.05 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with an Oval cut Pink Sapphire weighing approximately 3.04 carats, accented by a pair of Pear-Shaped Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.05 ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.40Ct Very Fine Oval Pink Sapphire Platinum Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring features a beautifully cut Oval Shape 3.40Ct Pure Pink Sapphire. The pink color appears rich and translucent and the stone is practically flawless. The design of the ring i...
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
COCKTAIL RING SSEF Certified Superb Burma Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring.
Located in Miami, FL
This is an investment-grade, ultra-premium estate three-stone cocktail ring masterfully crafted in solid platinum. It features an extraordinary, vibrant pink sapphire accompanied by ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.88 carat pink sapphire and 0.56 carat diamond, and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage sapphire engagement rings collection. This fine and impressive pink sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The millegrain decorated setting is ornamented with a feature 1.88 ct oval faceted cut pink sapphire, collet set in subtle relief to the centre of the design. The central sapphire is encircled with a total of sixteen transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, in an integrated halo design. The bifurcating ring shoulders are each embellished with five transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, integrating with the main setting and blending seamlessly with the plain ring shank. The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the platinum mark (PLAT). This impressive ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive vintage 1940's platinum ring is excellent quality, set with an impressive pink sapphire displaying fine colour, brilliance and presence. The impressive supporting diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance. The ring is an excellent gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to the interior shank. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine vintage pink sapphire and diamond ring...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 3.82 Carat Pinkish Purple Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful cocktail ring crafted in platinum showcasing a spectacular GIA Certified Pinkish Purple oval Sapphire with a Thai provenance, weighing 3.82 carats, surrounded by 10 round b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
