A COLLECTION OF GEM-SET AND DIAMOND JEWELS, GRIMA, 1970s

Comprising: a ring set with a square opal within a border of baguette diamonds, size M ½, British hallmarks for London, 1973; a ring set with circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, each stone raised from the mount, size M, sizing band, British hallmarks for London, 1975; an opal and diamond ring set with a polished opal within a border highlighted with single- and brilliant-cut diamonds, size M, all signed Grima; and a pair of earrings of similar design set with brilliant-cut diamonds, post and clip fittings, unsigned, all within textured mounts.

Cf: Goldsmiths' Hall, Grima Retrospective, London, 1991, page.73 for a similar example of this opal ring.

Square opal and diamond ring: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. British hallmarks for London 1973, signed Grima. The black opal showing conchoidal fracture to surface, matrix visible, strong play of colour, especially red and orange. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.65 carats, stones bright and lively. Sapphire and diamond ring: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. British hallmarks for London 1975, signed Grima, sizing band covering stamps. Sapphires medium blue with different saturations, typical inclusions visible to naked eye including some surface reaching fractures, some chips to facet edges. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.30 carats, stones bright and lively. Triangular shaped opal and diamond ring: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold and signed Grima. Opal with some crazing to surface, good play of colour, mainly blues. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.78 carats. Earrings: unsigned. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.80 carats. Strong clip fittings. Scratches to mounts consistent with wear. All in very good condition.
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