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
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
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
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
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
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
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Domed Bombé Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Worn by Paige DeSorbo to the Condé Nast New Front Dinner in 2025, this bold and sculptural vintage bombé ring is a dazzling example of 1980s glamour. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
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
ANDREW GRIMA, 18k Gold and Garnet Demi Parure, 1978
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A massive carbuncle ring, necklace and ear-clips by Andrew Grima,
The ring, a deep red cabochon garnet measuring 1 1/4" x 1" with a "Grima" modified triangular ring...