Simply Abu Dhabi XI

1 1 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I “Our clients in the Middle East are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to fine jewellery, particularly statement and investment jewels, which align perfectly with the Graff brand.” Graff pieces are made by hand in the Graff London workshop; from the creation of the design to the immaculate setting, each requires many hours of work – some accruing several hundred hours. The highly skilled craftsmen, many of whom are trained at Graff, have perfected the extraordinarily fine settings of exceptional quality that are Graff’s trademark. Over the years Graff has handled the world's most fabulous and treasured gemstones. It is said that more important gem quality diamonds have passed through Laurence Graff’s hands than any other Diamantaire. Some of the stones are centuries old and steeped in myth and history, while others have just been discovered and brought to life in Graff's own workshops. These include the Idol’s Eye, the Emperor Maximillian, the Porter Rhodes, the Windsor Diamonds, the Hope of Africa, the Begum Blue, the Paragon, the Star of America and the Golden Star, to name but a few. In 2008 Graff acquired the 15th largest diamond ever discovered – the 603ct Lesotho Promise. This rough diamond was painstakingly cut and polished by an expert team, yielding 26 magnificent flawless gems ranging from3.14 to 76.41 carats. These diamonds were then set by Graff’s team of master craftsmen into a single stunning necklace, one of the most valuable and unique in the world.