The British jeweler Sir Laurence Graff (b. 1938) became utterly mesmerized by diamonds when he undertook his first apprenticeship at age 15 in London’s Hatton Garden jewelry district. It wasn't long before he established his now-celebrated eponymous brand, which produces engagement rings, necklaces, rings, earrings, stand-alone jewels, watches and more — all entirely in-house.
Graff had enrolled in classes at Central School of Arts and Crafts, and while he initially showed promise and was highly regarded, the shop owner, Mr. Schindler — who had his apprentice scrubbing floors and toilets — soon changed his tune, deeming him subpar. Undeterred, Graff learned to repair rings and designed small jewels at a humble workbench in his bedroom. He opened a 24-hour ring-repair service with a business partner and, in 1960, founded his luxury house. Two retail locations followed in London in 1962. Graff would go on to become one of the finest diamantaires in the world and was appointed an OBE in 2013 by Queen Elizabeth for his services to the jewelry industry.
Graff is known for handling some of the most famous diamonds in the world, including the Windsor Yellows, the Paragon, the Lesotho Promise and the Wittelsbach-Graff. He also purchased the 302.37-carat Graff Lesedi La Rona, which, at the time, was the largest diamond ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America. The GIA certified the diamond — then the second-largest gem-quality rough diamond on record — as being of highest color and highest clarity. Lucara Diamond Corporation workers discovered the 1,109-carat rough diamond in 2015 at the Karowe mine in Botswana, and after Graff purchased the diamond in 2017, his gemologists and craftsmen spent more than 18 months polishing its final facets.
While many jewels, such as the Graff Lesedi La Rona, remain in Graff’s collection, he does sell extremely high-quality stand-alone jewels. Gems in his showrooms can reportedly fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars on average. Although these stones are perhaps slightly out of the budget of a typical Graff jewelry client, the house does work with more reasonably priced, but no less exceptional gems for its collections.
Naturally, diamonds feature prominently in Graff jewelry, which is known for being more avant-garde than traditional, although Graff does create classic engagement rings, too. The jeweler’s ready-to-wear collections integrate naturalistic motifs like butterflies, bows and sunbursts, as well as striking silhouettes like the crisscrossed Kiss, the clustered Threads and the swirling Inspired by Twombly line, which pays homage to the work of American painter and sculptor Cy Twombly. And while diamonds are the main focus for Graff, his jewelry occasionally features other precious and semiprecious stones.
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Graff 18K White Gold Diamond & Ruby Chandelier Earrings – 10.07 CTW Diamonds, 8.
By Graff
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of Graff chandelier earrings crafted in 18k white gold, featuring an extraordinary combination of fine diamonds and vivid rubies. The earrings are set with appro...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$39,000
GRAFF Diamond Heart Earrings
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Perfect present just for the very "Special" person! Graff Diamond Heart Earrings! This pair of earrings has approximately 10ct of round diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$19,104Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.15 in D 0.24 in L 2.07 in
Yellow Diamond, Onyx & White Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Dance of Five Emperors Earrings from 'The Garden of Myth Collection' by Austy Lee. This dazzling pair of earrings is feature with Natural Yellow Diamonds, Onxy and White Diamond...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
$6,416Sale Price|20% Off
L 2 in
Edwardian Style 7.12ct Ruby with Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning Edwardian inspired bezel set chandelier earrings. 6 pear shape rubies heat, 7.12 carats. Complimented by round brilliant diamonds, 3.06 carats. Approximately G/H color grade...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamants Legers Diamond 18k White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the epitome of elegance and luxury – the Cartier Diamants Legers Diamond 18k White Gold Chandelier Earrings. Crafted with precision and ad...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,800
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Chandelier earring with 2 center brilliant round cut diamonds approximately 1.00 ct and 142 brilliant ...
Diamond
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Earrings Gold Heart Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid gold featuring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,249Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.52 in L 1.66 in
Agate, Grey Agate and Diamonds White Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover these stunning chandelier earrings in white gold, adorned with agate, gray agate and a 0.14-carat brilliant-cut diamond, a creation from the French collection Mesure et Art ...
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff 18K White Gold Multicolor Sapphire & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Graff London
Located in New York, NY
Experience unparalleled luxury with our Graff 18K White Gold Multicolor Sapphire & Diamond Chandelier Earrings. Crafted to perfection, these exquisite earrings are a symphony of color and brilliance, showcasing meticulous detailing and Graff's renowned craftsmanship. The openwork chandelier motif is bordered by claw-set marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, adding a touch of sophistication. The true showstoppers are the lines of briolette sapphires in blue, green, pink, and yellow tints, accented by crescent-shaped dividers paved with diamonds. These vibrant sapphires cascade...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Dangling French Earrings with Diamonds, Amethyst and Kunzites
Located in Vannes, FR
Check out these stunning French drop earrings from our collection by Mesure et Art du Temps, showcasing diamonds, amethysts and kunzites. Each earring is adorned with 4 brilliant cu...
Amethyst, Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Palladium White Diamonds Earrings Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Paving: White Diamonds 1,12ct. Material: Palladium 950 Beautiful and light Earrings - handcrafted and engraved in Palladium with White Diamonds. Als...
White Diamond, Palladium
Pave Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
8.80 carats of F-G color VS clarity round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. These earrings have beautiful movement!
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Three chandelier drops of 15.27 carats oval and pear cut blue sapphires adorn this pair of dancing earrings. Each of the deep ocean blue sapphires are...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond White Gold 18K Chandelier Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Earrings in white gold 18K briolette cut and round diamond 5.35 carat, estimated G/H color and Si1 clarity. Total gross weight: 5.21 grams. Total length...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff 18K White Gold Diamond Butterfly Earrings
By Graff
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Graff 18K White Diamond Butterfly Earrings Fancy Shaped Diamonds: 16.78ctw (Pear & Marquise) Round Diamonds: 3.09ctw SKU: GRAFF01076 Retail price: $200,000.00
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Diamond Pink Sapphire Magnificent 60 Carats Earrings in 18k Gold "as New"
By Graff
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Graff chandelier earrings bursting with vibrant style and showcasing approximately 57 carats of vivid natural pink sapphires and 4 carats ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Platinum 3.00 Ct Diamond Tulip Chandelier Earrings
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
Make any outfit blossom with elegance by wearing this Graff platinum tulip chandelier earrings. Dropping from the earlobe is a platinum strand with a fl...
Diamond, Platinum
Graff Platinum and Diamond Pendant- Ear-Clips
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
GRAFF Pair of Platinum and Diamond Pendant- Ear-clips This pair of earrings is centering 2 cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant diamonds weighing 4.26 carats GIA certified ...
Diamond, Platinum
Graff Diamond 'Waterfall' Pendant-Earrings
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
GRAFFf Pair of Platinum and Diamond 'Waterfall' Pendant-Earrings The pair of earrings are topped by a stylized fan motif of 2 marquise-shaped and 20 round diamonds, suspending a flow...
Diamond, Platinum
Graff Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Certificate
By Graff
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular Graff chandelier earrings bursting with red-carpet glamour and vibrant style and showcasing 10 carats of radiant fine white diamonds (approximately F to G color) and anot...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Diamond Chandelier Platinum Drop Earrings
By Graff
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible pair of chandelier earrings by Graff showcasing 7.79cts of the finest diamonds mounted in platinum. The earrings measure 1.92" in length.
Diamond, Platinum
Graff Emerald Diamond Carissa Flower Earrings Extra Long in 18 Karat Gold
By Graff
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Graff dangle earrings of floral inspiration radiating red-carpet glamour and exquisite elegance and showcasing approximately 9 carats of glittering fine white diamonds and 12 carats of vivid green emeralds, all flawlessly set in 18 karat white gold. The earrings are is in ‘As New’ condition and are accompanied by their original Graff box. Graff retail price of these earrings was US$ 220 thousand. - Elegant and feminine these earrings make for a glamorous and refined statement piece - Featuring approximately 9 carats of fine white (approximately F to H color, VVS-VS clarity) diamonds of round-brilliant, pear, and marquise shape - Featuring approximately 12 carats of richly-saturated green emeralds of round, pear, and marquise shape - Earrings measure lavish 3.5in (9cm) in length - Signed Graff, numbered, and with British hallmarks - In ‘As New’ condition - Graff retail price of these earrings was US$ 220 thousand - Accompanied by original Graff leather box - Earrings with posts and clip fittings Detailed description: The inspiration for these earrings is the delicate five-petalled Carissa flower and the elegant beauty and intricate form of this beautiful bloom is captured by Graff artisans in masterfully-set clusters of pear and marquise shape emeralds atop of the earrings. The two large and verdant emerald flowers are further embellished with sparkling round-brilliant, pear, and marquise shape diamonds surrounding them. A further gradual cascade of precisely interspersed emeralds and diamonds continues downward, as the earrings taper down elegantly across their impressive 3.5-inch length and come to a conclusion in a single round-brilliant diamond. Throughout this beautiful Graff jewel...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Ruby and Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Graff
Located in Weston, MA
From its founding in 1960 Graff has staked its reputation on superior craftsmanship and stone quality. These impressive ruby and diamond earrings capture both principles of the house...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Magnificent Chandelier Diamond Drop Earrings
By Graff
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible pair of Graff earrings designed in a swirl motif and suspending diamond drops with the finest Graff round diamonds weighing appx 10.65cts. The earrings are mounting in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Magnificent Chandelier Diamond Drop Earrings
By Graff
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible pair of Graff earrings designed in a swirl motif and suspending diamond drops with the finest Graff round diamonds weighing appx 10.65cts. The earrings are mounting in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Waterfall Drop Diamond Earrings
By Graff
Located in Weston, MA
London-based Graff is renowned for their diamond expertise - from ethical sourcing to cutting to their glamorous jewelry creations. At almost eleven carats of very fine pear and roun...
Diamond, Platinum