The World of David Morris - by Annabel Davidson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Specializing in the most-prized gemstones, from Colombian emeralds to sapphires found in the remote hills of Kashmir, David Morris celebrates color, flawless craftsmanship, and unique creativity in jewelry design. This is the jewelry house's first major book.

David Morris established his eponymous fine jewelry house in 1962 at the height of the Swinging Sixties and quickly gained a global reputation for his opulent use of the rarest, most extraordinary gemstones and for innovative design sought by jewelry connoisseurs the world over. The house's creations--now overseen by his son Jeremy Morris--are all designed and handcrafted to exacting standards in the New Bond Street atelier.

This sumptuous slipcased tome, featuring brand-new photography and newly commissioned gouaches created especially for the book, delves into the enchanting history of David Morris, aka the London Jeweler, whose legacy shines as brilliantly as the gemstones the house atelier transforms into objects of art. Over the years the house has gained a reputation for adorning Hollywood, British, and European royals from Elizabeth Taylor to Diana, Princess of Wales. Today, a David Morris jewel still radiates star quality, connecting the brand's storied past to its future. This first major monograph debuts some of the house's latest, most innovative designs as well as a large selection of its most famous pieces, and beautifully showcases the sophistication and creativity of one of the most masterful jewelers working today.

Review Quotes

"Since 1962, David Morris has been crafting some of the finest pieces in the world. The London jewelry house--now run by the son of its namesake founder--is known for utilizing ultra-rare and exotic gemstones in its breathtaking designs, which are celebrated in The World of David Morris. Author Annabel Davidson delivers a colorful, extravagant, and diamond-filled romp as she recounts the storied history of the firm from its inception to present day. She also studies its prominence in pop culture: In addition to appearing in four James Bond films and adorning royal families around the world, the company counts Elizabeth Taylor as one of its most famous clients of all time." -- NATURAL DIAMOND COUNCIL

About the Author

Jeremy Morris is CEO & Creative Director of David Morris Ltd. Phoebe Morris and Cecily Morris are both third-generation Morris family members. Phoebe Morris is a GIA-qualified gemologist and is currently Special Projects Coordinator at David Morris. Cecily directs all brand content, visual merchandising, and social media for the brand. Annabel Davidson is the editor of Vanity Fair on Jewellery and has written for British Vogue, the Telegraph, the New York Times and countless others.