OPAL AND DIAMOND TORQUE AND RING, GRIMA, 1970s

The torque suspending a polished opal highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 350mm; the ring set with an oval opal within a stylised flame border set with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, size O; all signed Grima, pouches, Grima.

Cf: Goldsmiths' Hall, Grima Retrospective, London, 1991, page 46 for a similar opal necklace and page 67 for a similar example of the ring.

Both stamped 750 for 18 carat gold and signed Grima. Opals white body colour, display strong play of colour, green main colour shown. Diamonds bright and lively. Secure clasp to necklace. In good condition. Accompanied by two pouches both signed Grima. Accompanied by Facsimile of original drawing by Grima.
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