David Morris
David Morris is a British high jewellery house founded in London in 1962 by David Morris. Family owned and based on New Bond Street in Mayfair, it creates fine jewellery, watches and bespoke commissions.
| Founded | 1962, London |
|---|---|
| Founder | David Morris |
| Flagship | 180 New Bond Street, Mayfair |
| Ownership | Family owned |
| Website | davidmorris.com |
What is David Morris?
David Morris is a London high jewellery house founded in 1962 by David Morris. Its flagship boutique and workshop are at 180 New Bond Street in Mayfair, in a 1908 townhouse, and it is one of the last jewellers with a workshop on Bond Street. The company remains family owned, with Jeremy Morris, who succeeded his father in 2003, as managing director and principal designer.
History
The house redesigned the Miss World crown in 1972 and created a sapphire and diamond tiara for the Government of Liechtenstein in 1967. It has supplied jewellery for several James Bond films, including the diamond riviere necklace in Tomorrow Never Dies. Commissions have included work for Gianni Versace and Barbra Streisand, and pieces are held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's Jewellery Room.
Products and positioning
David Morris creates fine jewellery and watches, with a significant bespoke business, focused on exceptional coloured stones and diamonds.
- High jewellery and bespoke commissions
- Fine watches
- Red carpet pieces
Distribution
Beyond Bond Street, the house has boutiques at Harrods in London and in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Hong Kong, plus partner locations in Baku, Riyadh and Jeddah.
Why it matters
David Morris is one of the few remaining independent, family run British high jewellery houses with its own London workshop.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded David Morris?
The jewellery house was founded in London in 1962 by David Morris.
Where is David Morris based?
David Morris is based at 180 New Bond Street in Mayfair, London, where it has its flagship boutique and workshop.