Andrew Grima Necklaces

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.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Andrew Grima rings, brooches and earrings.

Creator: Andrew Grima

Grima Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Gold Necklace, 1980s.

$22,329

Grima Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Gold Necklace, 1980s.

By Andrew Grima

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Andrew Grima ruby, emerald and diamond gold necklace. We just adore this descreet and elegant necklace. Confident without overstating. Playful and still serious. Width ca 3.5 - 5.0 mm, diameter of the clasp ca 15 mm, length approx 37.5 cm, total weight 27 grams. Signed Grima. The rubies are estimated to have a total weight of 10.5cts, approx. 3.00 cts of emeralds and approx. 0.65 ct of diamonds. "Since discovering the work of Andrew Grima, I have not only become a collector of his exquisite creations, I have also become one of the many to be inspired by his unique and inimitable designs. Each piece of jewellery, each watch, each object is a sculpture.” – Marc Jacobs A colorful piece of history. Andrew Grima’s jewelry...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

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

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Cuban Link Necklace

$8,340

W 1.75 in L 16.75 in

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Cuban Link Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A unique piece of jewelry showcasing a pendant with a cabochon ruby, sapphire, and emerald, creating a stunning trinity design. Each precious gemstone is bezel set and surrounded by ...

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1980s American Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18K Gold And Ruby Necklace

$10,000

W 0.3 in L 18 in

18K Gold And Ruby Necklace

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an 18K Gold and Ruby Necklace. It depicts a yellow gold three chains made of single blocks link joined together by a flower made of rubies and adorned with a bunch of gold le...

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20th Century Italian Retro Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Cultured Pearl Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Necklace

$2,661

Dm 0.32 in L 23.54 in

1980s Cultured Pearl Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive cultured pearl, 1.66Ct diamond, 8.20Ct sapphire, 7.38 Ct emerald, 7.25Ct ruby and 14k gold necklace; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and impressive pearl necklace is composed of forty-four individually knotted cultured pearls. The vintage pearl and gemstone necklace...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...

LALAoUNIS Vintage Snake Torque Necklace 18K Rose Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond 1980s

$16,020

W 4.93 in L 4.34 in

LALAoUNIS Vintage Snake Torque Necklace 18K Rose Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond 1980s

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lisbon, PT

LALAoUNIS Vintage Snake Torque Necklace in 18K Rose Gold with Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds, Greece, 1980s/1990s. An iconic design by Greek master jeweler Ilias Lalaounis, this vintage torque...

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Late 20th Century Greek Modern Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold and Pearl Necklace

$6,200

L 15.75 in

Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold and Pearl Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Pears. Signed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Circa 1980s 15 3/4 inches long

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1980s Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Gold Cable Link Collar Necklace

$44,270

Vintage 1980s Gold Cable Link Collar Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Round Brilliant cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat. Circa 1980s 17 1/2 inches long

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1980s Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel golden necklace 1980s

$2,061

Chanel golden necklace 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection from the 1980s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Long two-row golden metal pearl necklace. Made in France Condition: Very good cond...

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1980s French Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel necklace 1980s

$2,633

Chanel necklace 1980s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with red and green glass paste pearls. Jewelry from the early 1980s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 90 cm ...

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1980s French Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

1980s Gold, Rhinestone and Pearl Curb Link Triple Stand Necklace

$400

W 1.25 in D 0.38 in

1980s Gold, Rhinestone and Pearl Curb Link Triple Stand Necklace

Located in New York, NY

1980s three strand curb link chain necklace with large clasp. Each of the three strands of chain measure .25 on an inch wide and .13 of an inch thick. The large push pin box clasp is...

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1980s American Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Pink Coral, Onyx, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond Silver/Rose Gold Necklace.

$1,485

L 12.21 in

Pink Coral, Onyx, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond Silver/Rose Gold Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, CE

Coral and onyx necklace in 9kt yellow gold and silver with a flower vase shaped pendant composed of flowers in onyx and coral, there are some r...

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Vintage Gold Tone 8 Row Necklace Circa 1980s

$4,825

H 5 in W 5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5 in L 16 in

Vintage Gold Tone 8 Row Necklace Circa 1980s

By Anne Klein

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Gold Tone 8 Row Necklace Circa 1980s. This is one of the most gorgeous necklaces that I have ever had in my collection, as well as the most well-made and most stunning. It i...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Gold Plated Bar and Ball Link Necklace circa 1980s

$226

L 18.2 in

Gold Plated Bar and Ball Link Necklace circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

Wonderful gold plated bar and ball link necklace of quality. Measuring length 46.3 cm / 18.2 inches. There is scratching to the gold plating. This simple and stylish necklace is c...

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1980s Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Previously Available Items

ANDREW GRIMA 1969 London Long Textured Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

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W 0.5 in L 40 in

ANDREW GRIMA 1969 London Long Textured Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

By Andrew Grima

Located in Miami, FL

Chain designed by Andrew Grima for Omega Watch Co. Swiss. This is an outstanding and very rare long chain, created in London England by the iconic goldsmith and designer Andrew Grim...

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1960s English Modernist Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1987 Andrew Grima Green Beryl and Gold Necklace

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H 2 in W 1 in D 0.5 in L 15 in

1987 Andrew Grima Green Beryl and Gold Necklace

By Andrew Grima

Located in New York, NY

A cabochon green beryl, diamond and brushed 18 karat gold necklace, by Andrew Grima, 1987. Stamped with maker's mark and British hallmarks. The internal circumference of the necklace...

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20th Century British Modern Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Green Beryl, Gold

Andrew Grima Heavy Gold Necklace

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W 0.38 in L 32 in

Andrew Grima Heavy Gold Necklace

By Andrew Grima

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1984, 18k, by Andrew Grima, London, England. This extraordinarily brutalist chic necklace is undeniably Andrew Grima. Whether worn as one long necklace or as a bracelet and ne...

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1980s British Modernist Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andrew Grima Yellow "Textured" Gold Wire with Diamonds Pendant/Necklace

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W 1.63 in L 4 in

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 with a 24" yellow "textured" gold chain. The diamond weight is estimated at 0.20cts...

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1970s British Vintage Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima Cultured Pearl Pendant

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Andrew Grima Cultured Pearl Pendant

By Andrew Grima

Located in New York, NY

A cultured pearl, sapphire and diamond pendant by Andrew Grima. The pendant is designed as a graduated line of 6 baroque cultured pearls that are embellished with 9 circular-cut sapp...

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English Andrew Grima Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl

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 Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Andrew Grima necklaces 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 necklaces, from our inventory of 2, 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 necklaces by Moira, Theo Fennell, and Yoko London. Prices for Andrew Grima necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $14,462 and tops out at $49,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $30,975.

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