Andrew Grima

Pair of Ruby and Diamond Earrings

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October 6, 06:07 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property of a Private Collector

Andrew Grima

1921 - 2007

Pair of Ruby and Diamond Earrings

1970s, signed GRIMA, stamped twice with British hallmarks for gold and the year 1970

gold earrings with cabochon rubies at center and a four diamond accent inset in white gold to the side; the gold settings are sand-textured matte and stepped at several levels with a rippling shape to the edges; omega clip-on backs, with a hardcover book titled Andrew Grima: The Father of Modern Jewellery

⅗ by 7⁄10 in.; 2 by 2.2 cm

Acquired directly from the artist in London

Acquired from the above by the present owner

William Grant, Andrew Grima, The Father of Modern Jewellery, pp. 130, 133 for similar technique