What is Graff known for?
Known for its incredible high jewelry, as well as acquisition and polishing of some of the world’s most famous diamonds, including the Letšeng Star (a 550-carat rough diamond) and the Magnificence (the largest emerald-cut D flawless diamond in the world), Graff’s exquisite craftsmanship and exceptional stones set it …
When was Graff founded?
1960, London, United Kingdom
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Who owns Graff Diamonds?
chairman Laurence Graff
Graff Diamonds International chairman Laurence Graff operates at the top of the diamond jewelry market, with more than 60 retail stores worldwide. Graff clients have included Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Larry Ellison, Elizabeth Taylor, and the Sultan of Brunei.
Is Graff family owned?
Graff is a family business and the people who enter our boutiques and buy our jewels become part of our family. They buy what we love: we love our jewels like we love our children; they are very, very special to us and we strive to offer jewellery pieces that will last forever.
When did Laurence Graff set up Graff Diamonds?
Graff Diamonds was established in 1960, and, two years later, the first two retail boutiques opened in London, at a time when the jewellery industry was traditionally wholesale and workshop-based. It was also highly conventional, and Graff – often labelled a maverick – worked on ideas for creating more adventurous jewellery.
What did Laurence Graff do for a living?
With his passion for gemstones and his talent for business, Laurence Graff OBE has journeyed from London’s East End to a place on the world’s stage alongside kings, presidents and cultural icons, writes leading jewellery historian Vivienne Becker.
Where are Graff jewellers located in the UK?
Graff is a British multinational jeweller based in London. A vertically integrated company, Graff operations comprise the design, manufacture and retail distribution of jewellery and watches.
When did Steffi Graf play in the Australian Open?
At the beginning of 1999 Graf played the warm up event to the Australian Open in Sydney; she defeated Serena Williams in the second round and Venus in the quarterfinals before losing to Lindsay Davenport in the semifinal.
