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Grima Brooch

Andrew Grima Diamond and Tourmaline Brooch 1970
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Andrew Grima ,a pretty tourmaline brooch. The 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" 18k yellow gold brooch with 4 carats
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Vintage 1970s British Artisan Brooches

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Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Grima Aquamarine Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
By Andrew Grima
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Andrew Grima Known as the doyen of modern jewelry design. Up for Sale A Large Oval Aquamarine
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Vintage 1980s English Modern Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Grima  Aquamarine Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Grima  Aquamarine Diamond Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
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W 0.99 in L 2.37 in
Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Grima. Formed from 18 karat gold this 'nest' style brooch is crafted with satin-finished gold bars which
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Vintage 1960s British Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Andrew Grima Attributed 18 Karat Gold, Emerald, & Diamond Modernist Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18k gold, emerald, and diamond modernist brooch. Attributed to Andrew Grima
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20th Century British Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima Citrine, Diamond Yellow Gold Textured Wire Brooch Earring Large Set
By Andrew Grima
Located in Miami, FL
: GRIMA, 18K BROOCH Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Stones: 1 Lg. Pear Shape Citrine 27 Round
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grima 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Grima
Located in Weston, MA
Designed as a stylized flower head, this ring highlights Grima’s post-war innovative techniques
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Vintage 1970s Modern Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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Vintage 1960s British Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Quartz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Ear Clips
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane, QLD
lived, Andrew Grima. Formed from 18 karat gold this 'nest' style pair of ear clips are crafted with
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Mid-20th Century British Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geoffrey Turk Dendritic Agate, Diamond and Gold Brooch or Pendant 2000
Located in New York, NY
A dendritic agate, diamond and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, on a textured 18 karat gold torque, by
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Late 20th Century British Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

George Weil 1960 Brutalist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold Diamonds And Corals
By George Weil
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by George Weil. A sculptural piece of jewelry from the brutalist art
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Vintage 1960s English Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Grima Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Textured Wire Hoop Earrings 1968
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage 18ct yellow gold and diamond half hoop earrings by Andrew Grima 1968. The earrings shaped as half hoops in asymmetric gold textured wire with diamond and platinum a...
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Late 20th Century English Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 1960 Organic Brooch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A textured brooch designed by Cartier. Very beautiful brooch, created in New York city by George Schuler for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950-1960. This modernist fold...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A rare enamelled metal and paste 'Two Birds ' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1930s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautifully crafted and highly sort after/collectable early piece from Trifari, an enchanting 'life in miniature', with two birds on a branch, with bird box. Cold enamelled and hig...
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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

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Base Metal

Large stylised silver gilt and paste 'swan' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Exquisitely sculpted, of the highest quality as is expected from Trifari is the magnificent 'swan' brooch, designed by the most famous of Trifari designers, Alfred Philippe, in the 1...
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

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Gold Plate, Silver

David Webb Emerald and Enamel Tiger Pin
By David Webb
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The cutest tiger pin Webb ever made, measuring 1 1/8 x 7/8", this tiger is ever so easy to wear. Beautifully enameled in black with emerald eyes, this can be an easy way to begin a ...
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

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Emerald, 18k Gold

David Webb Emerald and Enamel Tiger Pin
David Webb Emerald and Enamel Tiger Pin
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W 0.88 in L 1.13 in
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl pendant/brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold by Krementz. Oval faceted amethyst measures 21mm x 11m...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French, Convertible 'Double Clip', Diamond Floral Spray Brooch and Ear Clips
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very fine and versatile French platinum brooch pin with detachable dress pins and ear-clips. The floral spray pin is stamped with French assay marks for both platinum and 18 karat ...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

.85 Carat Center Diamond Turquoise Platinum Brooch Flower Belle Époque Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular flower motif brooch in Turquoise with a total of 3.15 Carat of antique Diamonds set in Platinum atop Gold. The central diamond has been certified by EGL as .85...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Platinum

Mauboussin Art Deco Rock Crystal and Diamond Brooch, circa 1927
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Mauboussin Rock Crystal Diamond Emerald and Black Enamel Art Deco Brooch; Mauboussin; French; Ca 1927
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Emerald, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Plique à jour pendant brooch. A exceptional piece, created during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1890. Surely It was crafted in Austria or Germany with the difficul...
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Tiffany Co. Andrew Grima 1972 London Cocktail Ring 18Kt with 16.45 Cts Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring by Tiffany & Co. by Andrew Grima (1921-2007). A vintage sculptural piece made in London England in 1972 for tiffany & co. Surely this ring is a creation by Andrew Grim...
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Vintage 1970s British Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiara Convertible Diamond Antique Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Tiara convertible Diamond Antique Brooch on Silver and Gold. Aigrette feather is optional. Old mine cut Diamonds: approximately 15.00 carats. Tiara frame in titanium flexible and ad...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches

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Diamond

Gilbert Albert Modernist Diamond and Pearl Set Gold Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 19970s, 18k, Gilbert Albert, Genève, Switzerland. From the catwalk at Fashion Week to the Art museum Gala, Gilbert Albert's work sets the style for any moment of fashion. Thi...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Circle Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe faux sapphire invisibly set circle brooch, set in gilt metal with a crystal rhinestone surround. Highly collectible Trifari series, with sapphire waffle glass...
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Base Metal

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1960s Grima Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Lisbon, PT
A gold, tourmaline and diamond brooch by Andrew Grima Signed Grima. Assay marks of London
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Vintage 1960s British Brooches

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Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold

Andrew Grima Winking Owl Agate Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
Andrew Grima can take a piece of agate and turn it into an owl’s slyly winking visage.
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Vintage 1970s English Brooches

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

1968 Andrew Grima Pendant Brooch with Original Tork Necklace
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Andrew Grima Pendant/ brooch marked 'HJCo', 750 (on reverse) with original tork hallmarked, marked
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Vintage 1960s British Brooches

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Agate, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

1968 Andrew Grima Pendant Brooch with Original Tork Necklace
1968 Andrew Grima Pendant Brooch with Original Tork Necklace
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H 2.13 in W 1.89 in D 0.6 in Dm 4.49 in
Andrew Grima Polished Agate Panel, Single Diamond 18 Karat Signed Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in London , GB
A 1970s brooch by Andrew Grima, the circular slightly domed polished agate panel within a scaled
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Mid-20th Century British Modernist Brooches

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York City, NY
This delicate pin, fashioned by British designer Andrew Grima, features a delicate rustic
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Vintage 1980s English Brooches

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch
Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch
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1970 Alan Gard Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch
By Alan Gard
Located in London, GB
Alan Gard Crescent Brooch Pendant, 1970, signed 'AMG' and stamped with London Hallmarks with date
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Vintage 1970s British Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1970 Alan Gard Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch
1970 Alan Gard Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch
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H 1.86 in W 2.05 in D 0.91 in
1976 18 Karat Gold, White Diamond and Ruby Abstract Pendant Brooch
Located in London , GB
An amazing 1970s brooch made in the manner of Andrew Grima, layered 18 karat gold structure of
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Modernist Brooches

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1970 Andrew Grima Brazilian Topaz Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Andrew Grima Untitled Topaz & Diamond Pendant Brooch, 1970, marked CS, HJCo, London, 18k hallmarks
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Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

1970 Andrew Grima Brazilian Topaz Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
1970 Andrew Grima Brazilian Topaz Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
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H 2.76 in W 1.74 in D 0.91 in
Spectacular Andrew Grima Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Litchfield, CT
to idyllic cocktails poolside, this brooch has it all! Designed in London by Andrew Grima, arguably
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Vintage 1960s British Brooches

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White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Andrew Grima Diamond Gold Brooch 1968
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Smart brooch by Andrew Grima. The 1 6/8" textured concentric 18k yellow gold brooch with
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Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1965 Andrew Grima Modernist Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early Geometric Brooch by Andrew Grima. The 18k yellow gold brooch with multiple gold rods
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Vintage 1960s English Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Grima. Formed from 18 karat gold this 'nest' style brooch is crafted with satin finished gold bars which
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Mid-20th Century British Modernist Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Gold, Diamond and Citrine Brooch by ANDREW GRIMA, c1965
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A handsome 18k, diamond and citrine brooch by Andrew Grima. The 2 3/4" x 1 1 4" brooch of abstract
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British Brooches

Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 K Gold, from 1972 Super Shell Collection, Retro
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Collectable tie pin set with shell in 18 ct yellow gold by Andrew Grima, from 1972 super shell
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Vintage 1970s British Retro Brooches

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18k Gold

1960s Geode Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
this signed by Andrew Grima (although this one is not), and a number of British goldsmiths handcrafted
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima Yellow "Textured" Gold Wire with Diamonds Pendant/Necklace
By Andrew Grima
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A very rare Andrew Grima work of art. This is a yellow "textured" gold pendant set with diamonds
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Vintage 1970s British Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima 18ct Yellow Gold And Diamond Cyclamen Leaf Earrings 1967
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
matching brooch to these earrings. Maker Andrew Grima Period 1967 Origin London Gemstones 2 x round
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Mid-20th Century British Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

1964 Andrew Grima Gold and Diamond Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
An early diamond and 18 karat gold brooch, by Andrew Grima, 1964. Stamped with maker's mark and
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Vintage 1960s British Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andrew Grima Baguette Tourmaline Diamond Gold Pin
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and edgy piece for the stylish collector, this one of a kind jewel bears the Grima
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Vintage 1960s British Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 Karat Gold, 1970s Super Shell Collection, Retro
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Collectable tie pin set with shell in 18 ct yellow gold by Andrew Grima, from 1972 super shell
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Vintage 1970s British Retro Brooches

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18k Gold

1968 Alan Gard Aquamarine, Diamond and Gold Wire Work Brooch/Pendant
By Alan Gard
Located in New York, NY
A lustrous aquamarine, diamond and 18 karat gold wire work brooch-pendant, by Alan Gard, 1968
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Vintage 1960s British Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cartier Paris 1960 Brutalist Artistic Brooch in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold in Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A brutalist brooch designed by Cartier Beautiful piece made during the postwar period in Paris
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bernd Munsteiner Carved Agate Pendant Necklace
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Carved black and white agate pendant/brooch necklace by Atelier Munsteiner. The 2" round
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Vintage 1980s German Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima Opal Jasper Yellow Gold Brooch, 1995
By Grima
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew Grima in 1995 A jasper brooch set in a yellow gold frame with a marquise-shaped
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1990s Swiss Modernist Brooches

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Opal, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Andrew Grima Opal Jasper Yellow Gold Brooch, 1995
Andrew Grima Opal Jasper Yellow Gold Brooch, 1995
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W 1.26 in D 0.6 in L 3.94 in
Andrew Grima Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch, 2002
By Grima
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew Grima in 2002 A yellow gold brooch set with 6 brilliant-cut diamonds in white
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Early 2000s Swiss Modernist Brooches

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White Diamond, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Andrew Grima Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch, 2002
Andrew Grima Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch, 2002
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W 0.71 in D 0.99 in L 3.23 in
Andrew Grima Rose Quartz & Diamond Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Rose Quartz & Diamond brooch set in 18kt yellow gold Andrew Grima with a small center diamond. The
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Vintage 1960s English Brooches

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White Gold, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant, 2002
By Grima
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew Grima in 2002 Brooch/pendant featuring sandblasted yellow gold, mimicking the
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Early 2000s Swiss Modernist Brooches

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Wh...

Andrew Grima South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant, 2002
Andrew Grima South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant, 2002
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W 2.37 in D 0.99 in L 2.76 in
Sparkling Grima Ruby and Diamond Fireworks Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent “fireworks” brooch from the renowned jewelry designer Andrew Grima. Rubies and
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Vintage 1960s English Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima Turquoise Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Gold Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Palm Beach, FL
1980s 18K Gold Brooch by Andre Grima is a showstopper! Features turquoise, diamonds and a cabochon
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Vintage 1980s English Modern Brooches

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Amethyst, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1969 Andrew Grima Opal Diamond Textured Gold Pendant Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Andrew Grima Opal Pendant Brooch, 1969, pendant/brooch marked 'Grima' signed HJCo and Grima (on
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Vintage 1960s British Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

1969 Andrew Grima Opal Diamond Textured Gold Pendant Brooch
1969 Andrew Grima Opal Diamond Textured Gold Pendant Brooch
H 2.56 in W 1.23 in D 0.48 in L 22.45 in
Spectacular Andrew Grima Agate and 18k Gold Brooch/Pendant
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular piece of jewelry from the father of the Modern British jewelry movement. Grima’s love
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Vintage 1970s English Brooches

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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

18kt Gold Chalcedony and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
the work of Andrew Grima.
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Vintage 1960s Irish Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1970 Andrew Grima Brazilian Topaz Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Andrew Grima Untitled Topaz & Diamond Pendant Brooch, 1970, marked CS, HJCo, London, 18k
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Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

1970s Andrew Grima Small Textured Diamond Gold Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Andrew Grima, Untitled Brooch, Small, c. 1970, 'GRIMA' plaque on reverse, 18k textured gold with 3
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Vintage 1970s British Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

ANDREW GRIMA Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Grima
Located in London, GB
A stylised 'sunburst' effect brooch with two lines of diamonds set to platinum with radiating lines
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Vintage 1970s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Grima Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact grima brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect grima brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. A grima brooch from Andrew Grima, Alan Gard and George Weil — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any grima brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and baguette cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a grima brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Grima Brooch?

The price for a grima brooch starts at $3,224 and tops out at $18,600 with these brooches, on average, selling for $11,350.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.