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There is something deeply fascinating about colour in jewellery. Before a gemstone is recognised for its rarity or value, it is often its color that creates the first emotional connection. An electric blue, a vivid green or a combination of shades that feels unexpected and daring yet perfectly harmonious.
This idea sits at the heart of David Morris’ latest high jewellery collection, Legacy of Colour Volume II, showcased during Paris Haute Couture Week.
Known as The London Jeweller, David Morris has long been recognised for creating exceptional high jewellery centred around some of the world’s rarest gemstones. Since the house was founded in 1962, exceptional emeralds, sapphires and rubies have been central to its identity and under the creative direction of Jeremy Morris, this fascination has evolved into a more experimental approach. One that colour has become increasingly bold and rare stones are brought together through instinct, contrast and emotion.
“Colour has always been about instinct for me,” the creative director says. “Sometimes a combination reveals itself immediately. And other times it can take years to find the stones that belong together.”
That search for the perfect harmony between gemstones is what makes Legacy of Colour Volume II so captivating. Behind each creation is a process of patience and discovery, where stones are carefully considered for the way they interact with one another. Some combinations take years to complete, waiting for the right balance of tone, saturation and light.
The second chapter of the collection introduces 12 unique creations that explore the power of colour through some of the world’s most extraordinary gemstones. Below, GRAZIA brings you some of the standout pieces.
The Riviera necklace
The highlight of the collection is definitely the Riviera necklace. Featuring a remarkable 184.15 carat unheated Sri Lankan sapphire, the largest sapphire ever presented by David Morris. Surrounded by white diamonds articulating a continuous line of brilliance across the collar bone, accented with delicate sapphires that transfer the classic rivière silhouette into something entirely contemporary.
The Samsara Suite
Designed to feel alive on the body, the Samsara suite captures a movement through an unexpected pairing of Fancy Orangey Yellow diamonds and Fancy Pink diamonds. The warmth of the orange meets with the softness of the pink, creating an effect reminiscent of a glowing sunset, while white diamonds add a continuous trail of brilliance.
the Kalamos suite
Named after the Greek word for reed, the Kalamos suite, the necklace and earrings take inspiration from the woven structure of traditional reed baskets, translating that texture into an intricate lattice of round and tapering baguette-cut diamonds, Colombian emeralds and Emerald-cut diamonds placed between each stone. What makes the suite especially remarkable is the patience behind it: the emeralds, totalling more than 108 carats, took five years to assemble. Rather than feeling overly ornate, the design has an elegant architectural rhythm, where elongated emeralds and geometric diamond details create a sense of movement and precision.
The Gemma necklace
The Gemma necklace explores movement in a different way. Inspired by Najades, the water nymphs of Greek mythology, the design brings together Paraíba tourmalines and diamonds in fluid waves of colour. The suspended blue-green Paraíba drops appear almost weightless, creating the illusion of light moving across water.
Among the strongest themes within the collection is the exploration of blue, a colour that has long been associated with David Morris. Through Paraíba tourmalines, cobalt spinels and sapphires, the house reveals the incredible diversity hidden within one colour family, from vibrant neon tones to deep royal blues.
