By Grima
Located in Weston, MA
Designed as a stylized flower head, this ring highlights Grima’s post-war innovative techniques emphasizing organic and abstract designs versus the figurative forms of before. This ring seems as modern today as it was when it was made in 1970.
It is set with 31 single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.77 carats mounted in 18k yellow gold.
18k carat yellow gold
Approximately 0.77 carats of diamonds
Weighs 9.1 grams
Signed “Grima” with “HJCo” maker’s mark
Full British hallmarks for London
Made in 1970
Size 7
Andrew Grima was one of the most influential jewelry designers of the post-war period. He helped spearhead the mid-century British art jewelry movement and revitalize an industry decimated by World War II deprivations. Entirely self-taught, he rose to prominence in the 1960s, with his sculptural style capturing the free spirit of the times.
In 1966 Grima's work came to the attention of the royal family after Lord Snowden purchased several pieces for Princess Margaret, most notably the Balmoral Lichen Brooch. That same year Prince Phillip gave the Queen a carved ruby and diamond brooch (known as the Ruby Venus Brooch...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Boston - Jewelry & Watches
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold