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 18kt Gold Opal Dangle Earrings, 8ct, London 1990
By Andrew Grima
Located in Braintree, GB
Andrew Grima 18KT Gold Opal Earrings Made in 1990's, London. Design Overview: These earrings, crafted by Andrew Grima, are a sophisticated example of mid-20th-century modernist jewe...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,678Sale Price / set|45% Off
H 1 in W 0.32 in
Handmade 18KT Yellow Gold Brazilian Emerald Dangle Earrings, 5.82ct
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite Handmade Brazilian Emerald Earrings in 18KT Yellow Gold Discover the allure of our sparkling handmade Brazilian emerald earrings, ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Gold Dangle Earrings Handmade
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made Dangle Earrings Measurements: 1.75 X 1.4 Inch Comfortable Loop Clip 5.8 grams / 18kt. Yellow Gold Earrings are gorgeous made
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,890Sale Price|44% Off
NWT $19, 800 Rare 18KT Gold 18CT Fancy Aquamarine Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering are a Rare Important Pair of Spectacular and Beautiful IMPORTANT & EXQUISITE 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Aquamarine and and Diamond Dangle Earrings. ...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$453Sale Price|40% Off
Pink Pearl Dangle Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Elegant and feminine, these pink pearl dangle earrings are crafted in rich 18kt yellow gold and feature approximately 8 x 6.3mm pink pearls. The soft blush tone of the pearls pairs b...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine, Opalized Wood, 18kt Gold Earrings by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Designed by award winning jewelry designer, Lauren Harper, these fossilized opalized wood and aquamarine earrings are a one of a kind. Set in a warm 18kt...
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,750 / set
H 1.42 in W 0.67 in D 0.24 in
VICTORIAN 1890 Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Precious-Opals & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian dangle earrings with a precious opals. This is a beautiful pair of antique dangle earrings created in England during the late Victorian period, between the 1880 and 1890. ...
Diamond, Black Opal, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 kt Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Flower shaped dangle earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted with paste tourquoise. Tot.Weight 4.90 gr R.F rih For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.
18k Gold
$52,928Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.83 in L 2.92 in
18kt Solid White Gold Floral 13.14 ct Ruby Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Floral Diamond Ruby Dangle Drop Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need statement dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$6,750Sale Price|25% Off
HARAKH 1 5/8 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Dangling Earring 18KT White Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
These contemporary dangling earrings are studded with a total of 182 diamonds—172 brilliant cut and 10 pear diamonds. These diamonds are graded as F color and VS2 clarity. Total Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,750 / set
W 1.42 in L 2.16 in
Andrew Clunn Convertible Doorknockers Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Tiger Eye
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Miami, FL
Doorknocker convertible earrings designed by Andrew Clunn. Gorgeous pair of convertible doorknockers earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of Andrew Clunn. These...
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$116,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 1.03 in L 3.43 in
Glamorous 18kt Solid White Gold Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Diamond Ruby Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need statement dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings cre...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$10,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
8ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Double Halo Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Description: Make an unforgettable impression with these breathtaking double halo dangle earrings, set with approx. 8 carats of natural Emeralds — featuring four richly satur...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold