David Vyvyan Thomas[1] MVO (born 1942) was the Crown Jeweller for the British monarchy.
[1] At the age of 17, he joined his first employer Collingwood of Conduit Street as a postboy and jewellery-cleaner.
[1] Prince Charles enjoyed his work so much that he recommended him to the Queen, and he eventually was appointed to take over from former Crown Jeweller Bill Summers.
[2] When Thomas retired at the age of 65 in July 2007, Garrard was replaced as the Royal Jeweller, after having the role since 1843.
That year, he was commissioned through the company to make Meghan Markle's engagement ring.