Grima: Gold, Sapphire And Diamond 'volcano' Earclips, 1966 - Sep 21, 2022 | Bonhams In England
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GRIMA: GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'VOLCANO' EARCLIPS, 1966

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GRIMA: GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'VOLCANO' EARCLIPS, 1966
GRIMA: GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'VOLCANO' EARCLIPS, 1966
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GRIMA: GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'VOLCANO' EARCLIPS, 1966
Each textured wirework 'volcano' accented by a trio of carved sapphires, 'erupting' with a tiered cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Grima, workshop mark HJCo, London hallmark, length 2.7cm, maker's case
Footnotes:
For a similar pair of 'Volcano' earclips by Andrew Grima, see exhibition catalogue, Grima Retrospective, Goldsmiths' Hall London, 1991, no. 223.
Condition
Textured gold with some areas of discolouration commensurate with age; galleries and clip fittings with light surface wear. Mounted in 18 carat yellow gold. Sapphires of light blue hues with some inclusions, surface reaching inclusions and veining visible under 10 X magnification. Diamonds approx. 0.60 carat total, of good commercial quality. Reverse of each earclip signed Grima. Clip fittings with partial London hallmarks. Both galleries stamped HJCo with full London hallmarks. Overall in good condition. Gross weight approx. 19.0 grams.
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GRIMA: GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'VOLCANO' EARCLIPS, 1966

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