David Thomas, British crown jeweller, died on January 18, 2026, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
David Vyvyan Thomas MVO was Crown Jeweller for the British monarchy and worked for the Royal Family from 1991 until his retirement in 2007 as an employee of Garrard & Co. He retained three royal warrants.
Born on 21 July 1942, he joined his first employer, Collingwood of Conduit Street, as a postboy and jewellery-cleaner at 17.
David Vyvyan Thomas MVO (21 July 1942 – 18 January 2026) was the Crown Jeweller for the British monarchy. He worked for the Royal Family from 1991 until his retirement in 2007 as an employee of Garrard & Co. He retained three royal warrants.