Delightful Dozen: Fantasy Ranking the David Morris Legacy of Colour Vol. II High Jewellery Collection

Have you ever fantasised about having your pick of the finest jewels and being able to take home whatever takes your fancy? Of course you have! The latest chapter in the Legacy of Colour High Jewellery collection by London-based brand David Morris features a tightly curated group of 12 exceptional creations, each one worthy of its own spotlight. But, just for fun, we’re stepping into a mystical and magical world in which there’s reason to rank the pieces from our least to most coveted… of course, we’d very likely crawl over hot coals for all of them! Do you agree with our assessment, or will you go to bat for a Paraiba tourmaline or a pink diamond? We can’t wait to find out.

Something special happened in January 2026 when David Morris launched Legacy of Colour Volume I. We were drawn in by the deep greens of the Amazonica earrings and blown away by the spectrum of fancy coloured diamonds in the Fearne necklace. So, when an invitation to the presentation of Legacy of Colour Volume II landed in our collective inboxes ahead of Paris Haute Couture Week in July, it was a given that the Katerina Perez team would attend.

This continuation of the brand’s ode to vibrant mineral hues contains 12 pieces, each one focused around a singular, saturated gemstone or a dynamic combination of coloured stones. All are best-in-class examples of their type, meaning the emeralds are Colombian, intense, and radiant, the Paraiba tourmalines are neon and electric, and the blue sapphires are unheated, royal and inky. David Morris describes the collection as demonstrating the “distinctive colour language that has become synonymous with the House” and that seems entirely fair. You could say the brand gives us something like a ‘punch’… you’re simply hit with a fierce jolt of colour in a way that feels instantly recognisable.

Under the creative direction of Jeremy Morris, the House’s approach to colour has become increasingly ambitious in more recent years. Its signatures, such as pink diamonds and Paraiba tourmalines, are firmly centre stage, but they’re now ably supported by emeralds, sapphires and a smattering of spinels. During Paris Haute Couture Week, we were told that some of the gemstone compositions within Legacy of Colour Volume II took years to assemble, whereas others were catalysed by the appearance of a single, spectacular stone.

When presented with such a strong suite of creations, it is natural to imagine what it must be like to own one, if not all the pieces. These types of daydreams helped us through a heatwave in Paris, so we’re bringing some of our musings onto the page to see whether you agree with our far-from-definitive ranking.

12. Indico Ring

Among the new launches are four pieces bursting with Paraiba tourmalines, both of Brazilian and Mozambican origin. This is unsurprising considering this neon embodiment of the tourmaline group is a favourite of Jeremy Morris and has been a mineral signature of the House for two decades. What’s remarkable about all four creations is the size, saturation and cleanness of the gemstones; finding Paraibas of this quality is becoming increasingly and vanishingly difficult. In the Indico ring, we can see a 16.43 carat oval-shaped Mozambique Paraiba, unheated, surrounded by 4.87 carats of cobalt spinels from Vietnam and 0.94 carats of diamonds, all set in 18k white gold.

11. Samsara earrings

The Samsara suite contains a necklace and a pair of earrings, both beautiful with a combination of white and fancy coloured diamonds. The earrings contain 6.69 carats of pear-shaped white diamonds, flanked by 5.41 carats of pear-shaped fancy orangey yellow diamonds and 0.84 carats of round fancy pink diamonds, set in 18k white, yellow and rose gold. Why in eleventh place? Wait until you see the Samsara necklace, which simply had to have a place higher on our list.

10. Levity Ring

Vibrant royal blue and bubble-gum pink is a sensational combination, which is why the Levity ring works so well as a standalone masterpiece. It’s set with a 16.79 carat unheated oval-shaped sapphire that’s elevated above a halo of 1.85 carats of round fancy pink diamonds and 2.54 carats of round white diamonds, constructed in 18k white and rose gold. Spare a thought for the velvety nature of this incredible corundum, which has all the quality hallmarks you’d expect from the House of David Morris.

9. Kalamos Earrings

The necklace and earrings in the Kalamos suite are alive with Colombian emeralds, but why have two (as is the case with the earrings), when you can have nine… hence why the necklace appears higher up our list! We are told that the beryls in this duo of high jewels took five years to assemble and have been set in designs that are reminiscent of traditional reed basket weaving. The earrings contain a 5.46 carat and a 4.37 carat emerald-cut emerald, each surrounded by round, lozenge-cut and baguette-cut diamonds with a total weight of 6.57 carats, set in 18k white gold.

8. Artemis Necklace

It has been a very Greek-themed summer with the release of The Odyssey, so it is lovely to see an Artemis-inspired necklace in Legacy of Colour Volume II. The piece draws on the goddess’s famous bow and arrow, with chevrons of pink and white diamonds that taper around the neck. In total, there are 52.71 carats of oval-shaped white diamonds, 11.46 carats of round fancy pink diamonds, 14.09 carats of round white diamonds and 29.22 carats of marquise-cut diamonds, all set in 18k white and rose gold.

7. Riviera Necklace

Over the years, we’ve written plenty of articles about how challenging it can be to incorporate extra-large gemstones into a design. The wrong setting and they can look clunky, ostentatious or, dare we say it, a little bit gauche. The Riviera necklace, on the other hand, is a lesson in integrating an impressive-sized gemstone into a necklace with real character. The design centres on an 184.15 carat step-cut unheated Sri Lankan sapphire, surrounded by 47.80 carats of diamonds and 1.90 carats of round sapphires in 18k white gold. The lightness of the articulated diamond setting in the necklace itself gives the piece a weightless and airy aesthetic that perfectly balances the heft of the corundum, which holds the record for the largest sapphire in David Morris's history. Now this is a piece for a serious and devoted David Morris collector!

6. Samsara necklace

You’ve seen the earrings, now let’s marvel at the necklace. It’s set with 43.83 carats of pear-shaped white diamonds, set east to west, 17.28 carats of pear-shaped fancy orangey yellow diamonds, 10 carats of round fancy pink diamonds and 3.83 carats of mixed-shape white diamonds in 18k white, yellow and rose gold. Due to the way the diamonds are set, the piece has a flow to it, almost like a water current is allowing the light-reflecting stones to circle the neck. The combination of colours, too, is similar to a sunset on water, with energising orange, soft glowing pink and fiery, brilliant white gems all adding to the ambience.

5. Pura Ring

This specific ring simply had to be high on our fantasy ranking because of its striking palette of blue tones. The story begins with a 7.08 carat unheated cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphire, which is surrounded by 2.70 carats of cabochon-cut Paraiba tourmalines, 0.46 carats of round diamonds and 0.23 carats of round cobalt spinels, all in 18k white gold. The blend of blue tones is reminiscent of the Mediterranean or a sun-soaked summer holiday, which is exactly the bejewelled escape we will need in the depths of winter.

4. Tetra Ring

We love a juicy cabochon-cut gemstone here at KaterinaPerez.com. There’s just something hearty and robust about a gorgeous dome of colour sitting proud atop the finger. In this instance, David Morris has excelled with a 12.95 carat Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline cabochon, surrounded by graphic lines of invisible-set purple and violet sapphires, totalling 2.92 carats, 1.08 carats of blue sapphires, and 3.29 carats of mixed-shape diamonds in 18k white gold. What makes the piece so interesting is its combination of a smooth, spherical cabochon with the sharp lines of complementary gemstones, and the brightening corners of shield-cut diamonds. The composition is what puts this ring so close to our number one spot.

3. Gemma Necklace

Drawing inspiration from the Najades – water nymphs from Greek mythology – the Gemma necklace interlaces white diamonds and Paraíba tourmalines to create fluid waves of colour across the neck. There are nine pear-shaped tourmaline droplets, totalling more than 27 carats, that exhibit blue-green flashes of colour depending on the angle of the light. These are accompanied by further Paraibas for a combined weight of 52.40 carats and15.31 carats of round diamonds, all set in 18k white gold. There’s something quite historic and refined about this necklace, perhaps with hints of old European royal courts but with an injection of a contemporary gemstone… rare perfection!

2. Kalamos Necklace

We hinted at it earlier, but here is the Kalamos necklace in all its glory. The design incorporates graduated Colombian emeralds set within an intricate lattice of round and tapered baguette-cut diamonds. In between each beryl is an emerald-cut diamond to “extend the elongated geometry of the emeralds,” according to the House, while two lozenge-shaped diamonds are positioned above and below the necklace’s tip to emphasise the angular silhouette. The carat weight is significant here, too, with 98.35 carats of emeralds and 49.46 carats of round, emerald-cut, baguette-cut and lozenge-cut diamonds, all captured in 18k white gold.  

1. Fantasia Ring

Taking the crown for the most covetable creation is David Morris' Fantasia ring, which contains perhaps the rarest stone in the entire Legacy of Colour Volume II collection. At its heart is a 4.42 carat radiant-cut fancy intense green diamond, surrounded by peaks of fancy pink diamonds weighing 0.91 carats and 5 carats of mixed-shape white diamonds, all set in 18k white and rose gold. A clever design twist comes in the form of a diagonal zigzag of white diamonds, which cuts diagonally through the composition “to emphasise the striking colour harmony between the green diamond’s cool, incandescent hue and the rich rose tones of the pink diamonds”. It is thoughtful decisions like these that really help to set David Morris apart.

Which of these David Morris creations do you dream of one day owning? All are undeniably beautiful, so perhaps it’s better to listen to your intuition and pick the colour or composition that speaks to your soul. Remember, Legacy of Colour is “built on the belief that colour should lead, not follow,” so whatever hue you choose, choose with confidence.