Andrew Grima (1921-2007)

• 1946: Self-taught, working at his father-in-law’s business H.J. Company, takes over the company in 1952,
• 1966: Duke of Edinburgh’s Prize for Elegant Design, Queen’s Award to Industry.
• De Beers Diamond International Award (won 11 times)
• 1969: Created a watch line for Omega.
• On display at the Victoria & Albert Museum & the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.
• Since 2007 Jojo (wife) and Francesca (daughter) carry on the tradition with a limited collection.

Specialties

• Organic forms, textured wire
• Noted for texturing metal
• Molded metal into bold shapes
• Set large uncut gems and crystals based on color and shape rather than intrinsic value

1970

• Appointed jeweler to the Queen

Expansion

• e.1966 London
• e.1970 New York
• e.1971 Zurich
• e.1972 Tokyo
• e.1987 Lugano
• e.1992 Gstaad

Grima Maker’s Marks

• 1965 onwards – GRIMA alongside UK hallmarks
• Mid 1980s – onward the R and the A have the openings filled in (like the logo)
• 1946-1971 – HJCo – (H.J Company)
• 1971- Present – AG Ltd (Andrew Grima Ltd)
• 1987-1997 – TES (Tom Scott for Grima)
• 1986 Switzerland – GRIMA and 750 (no hallmarks because they were not made in the UK)
• Jewelry made for European jewelry houses was unsigned and later marked by the retailer.

Philip Grima’s Maker’s Marks

• G within a circle Philip’s mark since early 1980s
• Grima stamp similar but not identical