1975 Andrew Grima Cluster Ring

1975 Andrew Grima Cluster RingA stunning diamond flower cluster ring by Andrew Grima. Widely regarded as the 'father of modern jewellery', Andrew Grima was a hugely influential jewellery designer in the post war era, known for his organic and abstract designs. Entirely self taught, Grima established himself as a radical innovator almost immediately upon joining his father in law's jewellery manufacturing business in 1946. By the mid 1960s he had become the doyen of British

Stones: Three 0

the silver creating a wonderful two-tone contrast with the 18 carat yellow gold band

73 - inside

1875 to be precise

Marks: Stamped 12

tested as 18ct white gold and platinum

the waxing first quarter is referred to as "crescent" or "increscent"

they penned the Rochdale Principles that form the basis of many co-operative movements around the world to this day

it dates from the Edwardian period

poised and ready to strike - rendered in hand-painted enamel with a shimmering pastel-coloured background

the cameo is mounted in a 9ct gold ring with simple split shoulders and bezel setting

Stones: Natural angelskin coral