Andrew Grima Brooches

Italian, British, 1921-2007

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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Creator: Andrew Grima

ANDREW GRIMA 1963 London Turquoises Massive Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds

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ANDREW GRIMA 1963 London Turquoises Massive Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds

By Andrew Grima

Located in Miami, FL

A sculptural gems-set brooch designed by Andrew Grima. This is a fabulous brooch created in London by the acclaimed designer-goldsmith Andrew Grima, back in the 1963. The extremely ...

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1960s English Modernist Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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

Andrew Grima Attributed 18 Karat Gold, Emerald, & Diamond Modernist Brooch

$12,500

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. Comprising a textured spiral in 18k yellow gold with prong set round smooth emerald caboch...

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20th Century British Modernist Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch

$9,250

Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch

By Andrew Grima

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

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1960s British Modernist Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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

Vintage 18kt Gold Turquoise Brooch Pin, Italy, Circa 1980s

$261

H 0.4 in L 1.97 in

Vintage 18kt Gold Turquoise Brooch Pin, Italy, Circa 1980s

Located in Capri, IT

18kt Gold turquoise Pin

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1980s Italian Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

3.20ct Diamond Brooch 18KT gold Pearl Diamond brooch

$6,000

3.20ct Diamond Brooch 18KT gold Pearl Diamond brooch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

What a stunning piece! Pearl diamond brooch made by hand in 18KT gold with 3.20 carats of diamonds, some are old cut others are single cut. Year unknown. Diamonds are VS clarity, F-G...

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Early 20th Century Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vase Diamonds Coral Onyx Emeralds Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant

$9,374

W 2.28 in L 3.23 in

Vase Diamonds Coral Onyx Emeralds Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Fantastic Vase brooch in 18 karat yellow and white gold mounted with diamonds, coral,emeralds,onyx,sapphires and citrine. Vase total weight 56.30 grams Diamonds weight 0.80 karat Em...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Andrew Grima Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, ...

Vintage Brooch Citrine Diamonds 18 K white Gold ca 1950

$8,250

W 1.46 in L 2.68 in

Vintage Brooch Citrine Diamonds 18 K white Gold ca 1950

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Beautiful and elegant Vintage brooch, created during the post war period, circa 1950. This stunning one of a kind rare brooch has been crafted in solid 18 K white Gold with high poli...

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1950s European Contemporary Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamonds & Rubies Dog Brooch in 18kt Gold

$1,850

W 0.55 in L 1.3 in

Vintage Diamonds & Rubies Dog Brooch in 18kt Gold

Located in Aventura, FL

This charming dog brooch is expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a whimsical design brought to life with pavé-set natural rose cut diamonds (approximately 0.30 carats) an...

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20th Century Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scorpion Brooch Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Emerald

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.5 in W 1.25 in L 2 in

Scorpion Brooch Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Emerald

Located in Austin, TX

This whimsical scorpion brooch created in Italy of 18k yellow gold with multicolored enamel, pave diamonds and emerald eyes is full of character and ch...

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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Cartier 18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Croissant Brooch

$17,777

Vintage Cartier 18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Croissant Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Braintree, GB

A vintage Cartier brooch modelled as a stylised croissant, crafted in solid 18KT yellow gold with a high-polish, sculptural finish. One side is grain-set with a graduated row of roun...

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1970s French Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant

$5,250

W 1.11 in

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

A 1980's stylized flower brooch/pendant in 18 K gold. The brooch is set with Emeralds weighing 1.23 ct and brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.42 ct. Every woman will be mesmirezed w...

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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garavelli 18 Karat White Gold, 4.58 Carat Diamond Turtle Brooch with Citrines

$24,500

W 1.25 in L 2.25 in

Garavelli 18 Karat White Gold, 4.58 Carat Diamond Turtle Brooch with Citrines

By Garavelli Aldo

Located in New York, NY

The turtle signifies good health and long life. The hard shell represents perseverance and protection. This 18 karat white gold turtle brooch is beautifully set with a shell of diamo...

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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Andrew Grima Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 3 Carat Diamond Encrusted Rose Brooch in 18kt Gold

$8,475

H 0.5 in W 3 in D 1.25 in

Estate 3 Carat Diamond Encrusted Rose Brooch in 18kt Gold

Located in New York, NY

This breathtaking estate brooch, created in America during the 20th century, features a timelessly elegant rose motif encrusted with approximately 151 diamonds totaling approximately...

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20th Century American Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

18kt White Gold Brooch with Emeralds & 2.7 Ct Diamonds

$5,577

W 0.43 in L 2.52 in

18kt White Gold Brooch with Emeralds & 2.7 Ct Diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stunning 18kt White Gold Brooch With Emeralds & Diamonds Diamonds 64 diamonds together approx. 2.7 ct Emerald: 5 Emeralds together 1.9 ct Material: 18kt white gold Measurements: ...

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20th Century Unknown Artisan Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Carved Citrine Pearl and Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18K Rose Gold

$6,980

W 1.32 in D 0.63 in L 1.75 in

French Carved Citrine Pearl and Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18K Rose Gold

Located in Houston, TX

Cameo brooch composed of an 18K rose gold frame with seed pearl and diamond accents, featuring a carved citrine. The diamonds total 0.50 carats. It measures 1 5/16 inches long, 1 5...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Andrew Grima Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Spectacular Andrew Grima Brooch

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Spectacular Andrew Grima Brooch

By Andrew Grima

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1967, 18k, by Andrew Grima for Haller Jewellry Co., London. From the catwalk at fashion week to idyllic cocktails poolside, this brooch has it all! Designed in London by Andrew Grima, arguably the most important modernist goldsmith of the post-war period, the look has considerable aesthetic wattage. It features a striking 18.0-carat cabochon tourmaline and .65 carats of fine white diamonds (H color, SI1 clarity). With pieces in every important Decorative Arts collection worldwide, Andrew Grima's work was inspirational; it challenged us with new visual images, blending Art and Fashion in brilliantly innovative ways. Excellent condition. Remark: Collected by Queen Elizabeth II, she had several very similar brooches to this one. Prince Phillip often gave Grima jewelry...

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1960s British Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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

Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch

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W 1.89 in D 0.6 in

Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch

By Andrew Grima

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

The most incredible gold brooch by perhaps the most famous modernist jeweller to have lived, Andrew Grima. Formed from 18 karat gold this 'nest' style brooch is crafted with satin finished gold bars which interconnect, centring on an octagonal citrine and accented with baguette cut diamonds. The three dimensional pin is typical of the work by Grima in the 1960s and is reminiscent of some of the famed pieces he made for royalty and high society. The pin is hallmarked for Haller Jewellery Company which is where Grima first began designing his jewels before forming his own company. Fully hallmarked with London hallmarks, the brooch (and matched earrings) are assayed for 1965. To the rear there is a white gold pin with a yellow gold trombone clasp which is working well and is secure. Andrew Grima most notably has designed jewels for Princess Margaret, Princess Anne and the Queen, and his jewels in recent years have become extremely desirable. This pin truly is a one of a kind object which has all of us at The Antique...

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Mid-20th Century British Modernist Andrew Grima Brooches

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

1964 Andrew Grima Gold and Diamond Brooch

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W 3 in L 3.5 in

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 London assay. Numbered. Set with approximately 1.19 carats of round brilliant cut diam...

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1960s British Modernist Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 Karat Gold, 1970s Super Shell Collection, Retro

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W 0.59 in D 0.71 in L 0.59 in

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 collection. British hallmarked 18 carat gold, London 1...

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1970s British Retro Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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18k Gold

Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 K Gold, from 1972 Super Shell Collection, Retro

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W 0.59 in D 0.71 in L 0.59 in

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 collection. Hallmarked 18ct gold, London 1972, sponsor ...

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1970s British Retro Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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18k Gold

1965 Andrew Grima Modernist Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch

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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, rectangular-cut green and & watermelon tourmaline, accented with round white diamon...

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1960s English Modernist Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima Baguette Tourmaline Diamond Gold Pin

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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 workshop marks from London in 1965. Ginger ale bottle green...

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1960s British Modernist Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima Diamond Gold Brooch 1968

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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 approximately .50cts of round white diamonds. The fluid organic brooch suggests a whirling...

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1960s Modernist Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

A Gold, Diamond and Citrine Brooch by ANDREW GRIMA, c1965

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W 2 in

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 openwork design with textured gold wires ,enhanced with four marquis-shaped Madeira...

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British Andrew Grima Brooches

Andrew Grima, An Agate and Gemstone Pendant/brooch 1965

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L 2.5 in

Andrew Grima, An Agate and Gemstone Pendant/brooch 1965

By Andrew Grima

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Andrew Grima, A stylish agate geode pendant. The 2 1/2"(with bale ) x 1 3/8" free form grey agate geode with carved emerald leaves, carved and cabachon ruby flowers, accented with th...

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1960s British Vintage Andrew Grima Brooches

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Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima brooches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Andrew Grima brooches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Andrew Grima jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Andrew Grima diamond brooches, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 4 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider brooches by Asprey, and Moira. Prices for Andrew Grima brooches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,500 and tops out at $18,500, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $11,350.