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.
Vintage Andrew Grima Diamond and Gold Bombé Ring, 1969
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
A vintage Andrew Grima diamond and gold bombé ring, composed of an openwork dome of hearts, squares, drops, triangles and circles, randomly set with marquise, oval, baguette, pear an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Circa 1960 Enamel and Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Cool, fun and funky are the perfect words to describe this Circa 1960 18kt yellow gold, diamond, blue, and green enamel dome-shaped bombe ring. This delightful, colorful ring is set ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Bombe Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage diamond bombe ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. This spectacular piece is composed in a bombe design and is completely pave set to the front with round bril...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Textured Bombé Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Offering a stunning sparkle and timeless elegance, this bold cocktail ring is a true statement. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the piece features a substantial yet ref...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Onyx Diamond Gold Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
High style 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with pave set Diamond sides set in Platinum and polished Black Onyx Body. Super sophisticated. Size 6.5
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring my Van Cleef & Arpels is in a bombé style with pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats total. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Floral Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning bombe ring featuring a vibrant array of gemstones. A domed shaped head plays host to clusters of perfectly matched round red rubies and green emeralds, inters...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Paris 18K Gold and Diamond "Maillon Panthère" Bombé Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created in France by Cartier, Paris, this "Maillon Panthère" bombé ring is composed of 18K gold and diamonds. The broad, bombé form is design as three rows of oblong sections flanked...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Bombe' Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
The timeless Bombe' style of this ring will never go out of style! Comprised of 18 karat yellow gold centered around a gemmy oval cabochon ruby = 5.22 Carat & 64 rbc diamonds pave' s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous emerald and diamond bombe ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. An open concave face has been crafted from platinum and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cabochon Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bombé Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Bold and beautiful, this cocktail ring features a vibrant cabochon tourmaline measuring 13.8mm, rub-over set in the centre in an 18 carat yellow gold open back mount. The gorgeous pi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget - Interchangeable Tangra ring - 18 karat gold - Vintage bombé - diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful and timeless Piaget ring. This bulky shaped ring is from the Piaget 'Tanagra' collection. This 18 karat yellow gold ring is set with ten lovely brilliant c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Style Large Scale Vintage Bombe Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This deftly crafted 18K yellow gold vintage dome ring has the look and style of a designer ring from the 1970s. It is set with approximately 125 modern round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 1980's Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bombé Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval mixed-cut sapphire weighing 0.80 carat - transparent blue in color with medium saturation Prong set in basket with a bombé shaped surround pavé set with round brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold & Platinum Pavé Diamond Bombé Dome Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional vintage diamond pavé dome ring, crafted in a striking combination of 18K yellow gold and platinum, showcasing bold mid-century design and remarkable brilliance. The d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold Bombe Ring with Single Cut Diamonds, Circa 1980
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage diamond bombe ring is a confident expression of sculptural design and classic glamour. Its softly domed silhouette is set with an array of single cut diamonds, creating ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Grima Opal and Diamond Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Oval Opal and Diamond Ring signed Grima, maker's mark AGLtd, UK hallmarks, set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is mentioned in "Grima Retrospective" May 1991 No. 145 in the c...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Grima Ring in 18 Karat White Gold With an Opal & Diamonds
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unique white gold ring was made by the jewellery house 'Grima' and features a sizeable boulder opal set with diamonds on a triangular shank. The grooved tapered shank sweeps up to a point where there is a triangular cabochon 'boulder' opal which is claw set and surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds. Each of the diamonds in the ring are of I colour and SI clarity and total 0.45 carat and have been accented with a ball and wire feature style setting. Grima is the jewellery house founded by Andrew Grima who notably created jewels for The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne. Virtually all of Andrew Grima's creations are one of a kind and whilst he has passed away the firm is now run by his youngest daughter Francesca Grima...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Andrew Grima Rare Hammered Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 1.50 Ctw in VS Diamonds
By Andrew Grima
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds ring designed by Andrew Grima (1921-2007). A beautiful cross-over piece, crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold and finished with a delicate battuto hammered pattern. Is pave set with 56 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.50 carats, E/F color, VS-2 clarity. Have a total weight of 17.5 grams and the actual size is 10, sizable. stamped with the maker's mark logo, the assay hallmarks and signed, "GRIMA .750 D150". Andrew Grima, 31 may 1921-26 December 2007, was an Anglo-Italian designer who became known as the doyen of modern jewelry design in Britain. He became the foremost modern jewelry designer in the west end of London in the 1960s and 1970s, selling designs from his exclusive gallery at 80 Jeremy street in Mayfair featuring the world's first Perspex spiral staircase (1970) built by peter rice and Ove Arup. In 1970 he designed the successful "about time" watch collection for omega and in 1976 a collection of gold digital led watches...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grima Ring in 18 Karat White Gold With an Opal & Diamonds
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unique white gold ring was made by the jewellery house 'Grima' and features a sizeable boulder opal set with diamonds on a triangular shank. The grooved tapered shank sweeps up to a point where there is a triangular cabochon 'boulder' opal which is claw set and surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds. Each of the diamonds in the ring are of I colour and SI clarity and total 0.45 carat and have been accented with a ball and wire feature style setting. Grima is the jewellery house founded by Andrew Grima who notably created jewels for The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne. Virtually all of Andrew Grima's creations are one of a kind and whilst he has passed away the firm is now run by his youngest daughter Francesca Grima...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Ring by Andrew Grima, 1976
By Andrew Grima
Located in Zurich, CH
18 karat yellow gold diamond dress ring by Andrew Grima, 1976. Of abstract design, the textured wire gold mount embellished with 4 marquise and 4 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling cir...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Grima Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring 1970s
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, cabochon amethyst, diamond, and textured 18 karat gold wire work ring, by Andrew Grima, c. 1970. This sculptural, oval cabochon amethyst ring is a wonderful example of And...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1999 Andrew Grima Dendritic Agate, Diamond and Textured Gold Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A dendritic agate, diamond and 18 karat textured gold ring, by British modern designer Andrew Grima, 1999. Signed Grima. Stamped with maker's mark, 750...
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Grima Big Emerald and Diamond Ring, Vintage 1970 in Aesthetic Design
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Statement ring in aesthetic design set with big oval cabochon emerald and diamond ring. Centering emerald surrounded by diamonds for a glowing sparkle border with rugged on the edge ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970 Andrew Grima Mabe Pearl and Gold Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A mabe pearl and 18 karat gold ring, by renowned British jewelry designer Andrew Grima, 1970. The ring measures size 5.75 but fits comfor...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Andrew Grima Abstract Gold Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, London, by Andrew Grima. From the catwalk at fashion week to an idyllic poolside daze, this ring has it all. Designed by the most important modernist goldsmith of ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970 Andrew Grima Multi Gem Gold Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold ring set with turquoise, opals, and a round emerald. SIgned.
Emerald, Opal, Turquoise
Andrew Grima Pearl Diamond Gold Chick Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Tahitian pearl chick ring by Andrew Grima. The 18k mount in the shape of a stylized nest in which a Chick -shaped black-grey pearl with light gold diamond ...
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima Diamond Ring, 1967
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stylish ring by Andrew Grima. The 18k yellow gold freeform ring with twelve pave set white diamonds. ( approximately .50cts) A great day to night ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima Lapis Gold Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Andrew Grima 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Ring, in a square design with textured and smooth sides, teyured top and centrally set with a fine color Lapis. Top measures...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Pretty pearl ring by British Designer Andrew Grima. ( see our Blog at Kimberly Klosterman Jewelry for more information on this incredible man!) The 18k yellow gold textured mount ...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold