Since 1881: How Our Craftsmanship Has Shaped Everything We Do
When Morris first opened its doors in 1881, people didn’t stop in on their lunch break or order jewelry online. They came by horse and buggy, often after saving for months, sometimes years, to pick up an engagement ring or a piece meant to mark a once in a lifetime moment.
That kind of trust mattered then. It still does now.
From the very beginning, Morris was built on a few simple ideas: do the work right, treat people well, and stand behind everything that leaves the shop. These values have carried us through more than 140 years of change.
Through Every Chapter of History
We’ve been here through a lot.
Through multiple wars, economic uncertainty, and generations of change. Morris has seen the rise of modern industry and even as the world watched astronauts walk on the moon, but the way we approach our work has never changed.
Good craftsmanship doesn’t rush. It doesn’t cut corners. And it doesn’t go out of style.
Craftsmanship That’s Still Personal
Everything we do today, the custom design, fine jewelry, detailed repairs, is shaped by what we’ve learned over generations at the bench. Experience teaches you how a piece will wear over time, not just how it looks on day one.
That’s why we design with the future in mind. Many of the pieces we create aren’t just for today, they’re meant to be worn by the next generation, and the one after that.
Repair as a Responsibility
Over the years, we’ve repaired and restored jewelry that has seen more life than we ever will. Rings passed down through families. Pieces worn daily for decades. Jewelry that carries real stories.
We take that responsibility seriously. Repair isn’t just a service, it’s how heirlooms survive.
From 1881 to Today
Today, we use modern tools and technology—including advanced laser welding machines and precision techniques honed in over decades—to do our work better. We’re even navigating a world shaped by AI.
But some things don’t change.
Experience still matters. Judgment still matters. And trust still matters most of all.
What “Since 1881” Means to Us
It means we’ve been doing this for a long time and we’re still doing it the same way it was meant to be done. Carefully. Thoughtfully. And with respect for the people who trust us with their most meaningful pieces.
Some things are meant to last.
We’ve believed that since 1881.
Behind the Jeweler's Bench
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