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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Andrew Grima rings, brooches and earrings.
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...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$23,960Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18kt Gold Turquoise Brooch Pin, Italy, Circa 1980s
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold turquoise Pin
Turquoise, 18k Gold
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...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Morganite Aquamarine Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond Garden of Paradise Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning brooch set in Morganite, Aquamarine, Emerald and 1.68 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Me...
Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine, Morganite, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,150
W 0.52 in D 0.32 in L 2.05 in
Rare LOVARI Modernist Emerald, Diamond & White Enamel Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Rare LOVARI Modernist Emerald, Diamond & White Enamel Brooch in 18K Gold A masterclass in contemporary fine jewelry design, this extremely rare brooch by designer LOVARI showcase...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
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...
Diamond, Gold
Zambian Emerald Gemstone Brooch Diamond Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite brooch is handset with 3.73 carats Zambian emerald and 3.20 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the late...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond and Emerald Cockatiel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Bird Motif pin in 18k yellow gold. Pin weighs 16.00 dwt and contains 38 round rubies weighing approx 6.00ct, 39 round diamonds weighing 1.50ct with G/H Color VS/SI clarity,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18KT Gold Chrysoberyl Beetle Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking and highly sculptural vintage beetle brooch crafted in solid 18KT gold, dating to the 1970s. The design is centred with a large natural chrysoberyl forming the body of the...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Vintage Brooch Handcrafted
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant vintage brooch dating back to the 1940s crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold. It features 6 rose-cut white diamonds and one green emerald. The size of the brooch is 68X6...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 1970s Diamond Garnet Emerald 18 Karat Gold Turtle Large Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Well-Made Estate Turtle Motif Brooch Pin is crafted in solid 18K White & Yellow Gold. The head, paws and tail of the turtle, are finely encrusted with elaborated ...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold
1980's 18 Karat Gold Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant and sculptural vintage brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, centered by a beautifully carved emerald with refined foliate motifs. The rich green gemstone is f...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Impressive 18k White Gold Diamond & Emerald Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A true Red Carpet brooch! Of stylized bow motif, this 18k white gold stunner features 223 round brilliant-and baguette-cut diamonds, totaling 10.35 carats, with five tassels set with...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,010 / item
Morganite, Emerald & Diamond Brooch in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite brooch is a true work of art, featuring a stunning pear-shaped morganite at i...
Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, 18k Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Brooch 18kt Gold Tsavorite, Diamond & Ruby Pink Diamond Brooch
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare exquisite rose diamond brooch made with garnets, rubies and diamonds in 18KT whtie gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 16.43gr GOLD: 18KT white gold SIZE: 1.88...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Flower Brooch, 18KT Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
A generous vintage flower brooch in 18KT yellow and white gold, the blooms massed from clusters of vivid natural rubies above sweeping ribbon leaves pavé-set with diamonds, a half-ca...
White Gold
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...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 London assay. Numbered. Set with approximately 1.19 carats of round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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...
18k Gold
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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 ...
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, rectangular-cut green and & watermelon tourmaline, accented with round white diamon...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k 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 approximately .50cts of round white diamonds. The fluid organic brooch suggests a whirling...
Diamond, 18k 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 openwork design with textured gold wires ,enhanced with four marquis-shaped Madeira...
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...
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold