ATTRIBUTED TO ANDREW GRIMA, A SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND AND EMERALD DRESS RINGThe central oval cabochon sapphire within an undulating surround of textured gold coloured rectangular batons, with step cut emerald and diamond accents, to a textured band, stamped 18ct, together with a textured band ring, stamped 18ct, with a leather Grima pouchSize/dimensions: first finger size approximately L 1/2; second N 1/2Gross weight: 30 gramsAndrew Grima was a British society jeweller of the 1960s and 70s, and his early clients included Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Jackie Kennedy Onassis. The entirely self taught Andrew Grima joined his father-in-law's jewellery manufacturing business, H.J. Company, in 1946, and introduced new designs and techniques to the company, away from the more traditional and figural jewellery designs, to organic and abstract jewel forms. Through his unique jewellery design, Grima has subsequently become known as the father of post war jewellery design. His pieces have won numerous awards including the DeBeers Diamonds International Awards a record breaking 11 times, and can be found in many of the most important museums in the world, and private collections.