Simply Abu Dhabi XI

1 1 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I The same mine, the Letseng Diamond mine in Lesotho, hailed two further record stones: the Letseng Legacy, weighing a remarkable 493cts and listed as the world’s 18th largest rough ever to be recovered, and most recently the 478ct rough Light of Letseng, both of which were acquired by Graff. Perhaps one of the rarest and most historic diamonds of all time, the Wittelsbach-Graff, was repolished by Graff, transforming it into the largest Fancy Natural Deep Blue Internally Flawless diamond in the world, at a magnificent 31.06cts. In 2011 Laurence Graff unveiled the Graff Pink, a stunning 23.88ct Natural Fancy Vivid Pink Internally Flawless type IIa diamond. The diamond had originally displayed 25 inclusions, which with incredible care and particular attention to the diamond’s weight and cut, were removed through polishing, yielding a diamond of higher colour and clarity, and sacrificing less than 1ct in weight. The remarkable achievement prompted Laurence Graff to comment: “TheGraff Pink is without a doubt the finest pink diamond I have ever seen.” Inspiration for Graff jewellery is taken from all around the world, fromhistoric European styles and Indian Mughal jewels, African tribal pieces and traditional Asian design, as well as themes from nature. Graff’s unique statement pieces showcase the artistic skill, meticulous attention to detail and ingenuity of its master craftsmen and talented designers. Intricately articulated with invisible