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. From Elizabeth Taylor to Diana, Princess of Wales, over the years the house has gained a reputation for adorning Hollywood, British, and European royals. 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.
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"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
"David Morris established his eponymous fine jewelry house in 1962, quickly gaining a global reputation, adorning Hollywood stars, European royals, and style icons from Elizabeth Taylor to Diana, Princess of Wales. Their first major monograph, The World of David Morris: The London Jeweler ($115), illuminates the sophistication and creativity of one of the most masterful jewelers working today. Featuring brand-new photography and newly commissioned gouaches, this sumptuously slipcased tome offers a look at the house's history, as well as a selection of its most famous creations and innovative designs." - CURATED TEXAN
"Author Annabel Davidson has written an engaging book about jeweler David Morris, who established himself during London's Swinging Sixties. Although he has been written about in other books, this is the first major book dedicated to his legacy as an "artist jeweler" during the decade in which he started, using flawless gemstones with rough-hewn crystals and textured metals so popular at the time. The book then takes us through his use of the rarest and most extraordinary gemstones and his pioneering creativity and craftsmanship. The company and creations are now overseen by his son Jeremy Morris. The work debuts some of the house's latest and most innovative designs as well as a large selection of its most famous pieces with new photography and gouaches created specifically for the book." - IN STORE MAG
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Höhe: 320 mm
Breite: 243 mm
Dicke: 35 mm
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978-0-8478-3395-5 (9780847833955)
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Jeremy Morris is CEO & Creative Director of David Morris Ltd. Phoebe Morris and Cecily Morris are both third-generation Morris family members. Phoebe now manages all special projects. 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.
