A widely respected postwar British-Italian jewelry designer, Andrew Grima is often regarded as the father of modern jewelry. Grima was entirely self-taught and unafraid to take bold risks. His pioneering designs of the 1960s — set with amethysts, emeralds and other vibrantly colored stones — included cocktail rings, pendant necklaces and clip-on earrings in sculptural and eye-catching styles that sharply contrasted with the adornments of the era.
Grima was born in Rome in 1921, but he grew up in London. Though he came from an artistic family, he initially studied mechanical engineering at the University of Nottingham and served in the Royal Engineers during World War II. Upon returning from the war, in 1946, Grima joined his father-in-law's London jewelry business. He started as an accountant but quickly began experimenting with jewelry design.
By the mid-1960s, Grima's innovative techniques and abstract designs had catapulted him to fame, and his creations were in high demand. He opened his own exclusive gallery in London's West End, which featured an opulent spiral staircase. Candy-colored gems had captivated magazine editors and jewelry lovers everywhere, and Grima's prestigious clientele included Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, artist Barbara Hepworth and the British Royal family. In the 1970s, Grima also expanded into watchmaking, creating the "About Time" collection for Omega and a line of gold watches for Pulsar.
Grima received numerous awards over his career for his contributions to jewelry design. He was the winner of the De Beers Diamonds International Award a record number of 11 times and he was the only jeweler to win the Duke of Edinburgh Prize for Elegant Design. Today, his high-profile collectors include the likes of Miuccia Prada and Marc Jacobs, and his work is held in the collections of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Grima passed away in 2007, but his wife and his daughter carried on his legacy. Every year, they enlist a team of specially selected goldsmiths to produce a small collection of original jewelry in his unique style.
Today's designers and collectors recognize the importance of Grima's work and its impact on the jewelry industry. In 2018, New York jewelry dealer Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos featured Grima's groundbreaking designs in her "London Originals: The Jeweler’s Art in Radical Times" exhibit.
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Collectible 90 Carats Chrysoberyl 18K Gold Ring by Andrew Grima
By Andrew Grima
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic Modernist Ring by Andrew Grima. 90 carats Cushion Cut Chrysoberyl in a 18K Gold textured graphic setting; with diamonds. Signed Grima Andrew Grima (31 May 1921 – 26 December...
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
GUBELIN Swiss 18k Yellow Gold & Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Cocktail Ring 1970s
By Gubelin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold & Cat's Eye Cocktail Ring 1970s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Product = Gubelin 7.65 CT Chrysob...
Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold
5.90 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.90 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Cut Tanzanite Weight is: Approx. 5.00 Carats Tanzanite Measures: Approx. 12 x 10mm Natural...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.90 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.90 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Tanzanite Weight is: Approx. 6.90 Carats Tanzanite Measures: Approx. 13.00 x 9.00mm Natural Roun...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 1.35 Carat Chrysoberyl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 1.35 carat chrysoberyl and 0.82 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections....
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
9.90 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.90 Carats Natural Very Nice Looking Tanzanite and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $10,000.00 Total Natural Oval Cut Tanzanite Weight is: A...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
8.16 Carat Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring, Hand-Engraved 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade 18k yellow gold ring features a beautiful 8.16 carat, cushion cut chrysoberyl with extraordinary brilliance and life! The ring was designed to showcase this gorgeous ge...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
AENEA Sarpa 18k Pink Gold Chrysoberyl Pink Sapphires White Diamonds Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
The AENEA Sarpa Collection is designed to bring colour into your life. And if it just is PINK! The ring was handcrafted in our family owned master worksho...
Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
3.90 Carat Yellow Sapphire 2.65 Carat Chrysoberyl 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.90 carat yellow sapphire and 2.65 carat chrysoberyl, 18 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse gemstone trilogy ring collection...
Chrysoberyl, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
3.90 Carat Emerald & Diamond Halo Pavé Shank 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3.90 carat emerald cut light green emerald halo ring in 18K two-tone white and yellow gold, featuring a yellow gold 4-prong basket and open filigree gallery within a square w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.90 carat sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a timeless 1970’s design, centered by an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.90 carats. The sapphire offers rich blue color a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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IGI Certified 5.90 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Indulge in the ultimate luxury with this IGI Certified 5.90 Carat ruby ring, an exquisite masterpiece that combines exceptional gemstones and modern design. With its deep purplish re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.70 Carat Chrysoberyl Cats-Eye and Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A very unique 15.70 carat Chrysoberyl Cats-Eye and 0.31 carat Diamond cluster cocktail ring, set in 15.15 ...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Grima Opal and Diamond Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Oval Opal and Diamond Ring signed Grima, maker's mark AGLtd, UK hallmarks, set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is mentioned in "Grima Retrospective" May 1991 No. 145 in the c...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima Modernist Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic Modernist Ring by Andrew Grima. 20 carats Cushion Cut Brown Quartz in a 18K Gold textured graphic setting; Signed Grima Andrew Grima (31 May 1921 – 26 December 2007) was an ...
Diamond, Quartz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Grima Ring in 18 Karat White Gold With an Opal & Diamonds
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unique white gold ring was made by the jewellery house 'Grima' and features a sizeable boulder opal set with diamonds on a triangular shank. The grooved tapered shank sweeps up to a point where there is a triangular cabochon 'boulder' opal which is claw set and surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds. Each of the diamonds in the ring are of I colour and SI clarity and total 0.45 carat and have been accented with a ball and wire feature style setting. Grima is the jewellery house founded by Andrew Grima who notably created jewels for The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne. Virtually all of Andrew Grima's creations are one of a kind and whilst he has passed away the firm is now run by his youngest daughter Francesca Grima...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Grima Ring in 18 Karat White Gold With an Opal & Diamonds
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unique white gold ring was made by the jewellery house 'Grima' and features a sizeable boulder opal set with diamonds on a triangular shank. The grooved tapered shank sweeps up to a point where there is a triangular cabochon 'boulder' opal which is claw set and surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds. Each of the diamonds in the ring are of I colour and SI clarity and total 0.45 carat and have been accented with a ball and wire feature style setting. Grima is the jewellery house founded by Andrew Grima who notably created jewels for The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne. Virtually all of Andrew Grima's creations are one of a kind and whilst he has passed away the firm is now run by his youngest daughter Francesca Grima...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Ring by Andrew Grima, 1976
By Andrew Grima
Located in Zurich, CH
18 karat yellow gold diamond dress ring by Andrew Grima, 1976. Of abstract design, the textured wire gold mount embellished with 4 marquise and 4 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling cir...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Grima Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring 1970s
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, cabochon amethyst, diamond, and textured 18 karat gold wire work ring, by Andrew Grima, c. 1970. This sculptural, oval cabochon amethyst ring is a wonderful example of And...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1999 Andrew Grima Dendritic Agate, Diamond and Textured Gold Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A dendritic agate, diamond and 18 karat textured gold ring, by British modern designer Andrew Grima, 1999. Signed Grima. Stamped with maker's mark, 750...
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Grima Big Emerald and Diamond Ring, Vintage 1970 in Aesthetic Design
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Statement ring in aesthetic design set with big oval cabochon emerald and diamond ring. Centering emerald surrounded by diamonds for a glowing sparkle border with rugged on the edge ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970 Andrew Grima Mabe Pearl and Gold Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A mabe pearl and 18 karat gold ring, by renowned British jewelry designer Andrew Grima, 1970. The ring measures size 5.75 but fits comfor...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1977 Andrew Grima Modernist Fantasy Cut Amethyst White Diamond Gold Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
The striking and unusual cocktail ring set with an asymmetric fantasy cut rich purple amethyst held by sculptural diamond-set claws all to a tapered white gold shank. 1 fancy polish...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Andrew Grima Pearl Diamond Gold Chick Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Tahitian pearl chick ring by Andrew Grima. The 18k mount in the shape of a stylized nest in which a Chick -shaped black-grey pearl with light gold diamond ...
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima Diamond Ring, 1967
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stylish ring by Andrew Grima. The 18k yellow gold freeform ring with twelve pave set white diamonds. ( approximately .50cts) A great day to night ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold