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    Laurence Graff

    Laurence Graff

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    Laurence Graff's career is marked by handling some of the world's most famous diamonds and building a global luxury brand from scratch. He has been called the king of diamonds and the new Harry Winston. His acquisition and cutting of the 603-carat Lesotho Promise into 26 flawless D-color gems remains one of the most ambitious projects in jewelry history. He was appointed OBE in 2013, a rare honor for a jeweler, reflecting his influence on the industry and British enterprise.

    Laurence Graff receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

    UK Government·2013

    Appointed in the Birthday Honours for services to the jewelry industry.

    Queen's Award for Enterprise

    UK Government·1973

    For export achievement and commercial success.

    Rankings & Lists

    #462

    World's Billionaires

    Forbes·2008

    Magazine Covers

    Interview Magazine

    2008-11-24

    Feature interview with Laurence Graff

    Records & Feats

    Cut the 603-carat Lesotho Promise into 26 flawless D-color gems

    Diamond Industry·2000

    The fifteenth-largest rough diamond ever found, cut into 26 polished stones, one of the most complex diamond cutting projects in history.