These exquisite vintage earrings by the celebrated jeweller Andrew Grima are a true collector’s piece.
Handcrafted in rich 18ct gold, the design takes inspiration from the graceful form of a water lily in bloom. Each earring is beautifully sculpted to represent petals gently unfurling to reveal a single, brilliant diamond at the centre.
The outer petals are polished to a bright golden finish, while the inner petals are textured with a soft matte effect, creating a stunning contrast and remarkable depth.
A fine example of Grima’s signature style—bold, organic, and strikingly modernist—these earrings showcase the craftsmanship and artistic vision that made him one of the most influential jewellers of the 20th century.
As highly sought-after pieces by a renowned designer, they are not only beautiful to wear but also a sound investment for the future.
These Grima earrings are simply breathtaking when worn.
They are 2cm (0.8'') across and stand 1.4cm high ( 0.55'')
Bril
...liant cut diamonds approx 3.3mm circa 0.30ct colour G Clarity VVSI
Each earring signed GRIMA
These earrings date to the 1960s
They have posts for pieced ears
They each weigh 9 grams
These earrings are in excellent condition
They come in the Grima presentation box illustrated
Our ref: 22195
What’s in a name? A lot in the name of Andrew Grima, you are immediately met with visuals of modernist, geometric and textured designs, often decorated with bold and vibrant gemstones. Grima was one of the most important post-war jewellery designers, with his innovative designs and techniques setting a different standard, moving away from the traditional and towards a new exciting future for jewellery.
Born in Rome in 1921 to a Maltese father and Italian mother, the family moved to the UK when Grima was five. He studied at what is now Nottingham University, and at the outbreak of the Second World War, he joined up as an army engineer serving in Burma, which is perhaps where he was first exposed to fine and colourful gemstones.
Grima’s start in the jewellery world came when he returned to civilian life and joined his father-in-law''s jewellery firm, ''H.J. Company''. Starting in an administrative role, his creative flare soon became apparent, and it wasn’t long until he began designing. Despite being entirely self-taught, he carried on with the role of designer after his father-in-law''s death, and his reputation steadily grew for pieces that were innovative and modern, often featuring uncut or irregular gemstones set into abstract and heavily textured designs.
The advent of the 1960s saw Grima''s big breakthrough when his sculptural and bold designs caught the eye of royalty. In 1966, he won the Duke of Edinburgh Prize for Elegant Design and his clientele soon included HRH The Queen, other British royals, as well as America''s First Lady, Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Also that year he was the first jeweller to have a single exhibition in the V&A museum, and later, in 1970, he won the Queen''s Award to Industry.
Grima continued working until his death in 2007, with his work remaining popular and highly collectable today. His legacy continues with his daughter, Francesca, and his wife, JoJo, spearheading the company. Currently, approximately only twenty or thirty pieces are made per year by a handful of experienced goldsmiths, most of whom have been working for Grima for over forty years.
Internal Reference: 22195
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1150063
Dateline of this antique is 1960
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