Discovered in May 2015 at the Letseng mine, the very mine known for its large and exceptional stones being found on an almost routine basis, the rough was cut in house at Graff.
Graff uses its own gemologists to analyse their stones before cutting. Known as diamond manufacturing when a cutter takes an unflattering rough and transforms it into a spectacular stone, this important step transpires under one roof. Few jewellers offer this exceptional chain of command quality, Graff is clearly top of this list.
Graff’s senior gemologists analyzed the best cuts for the 314 carat rough, seeking the best possible yield from this stone. Typically, the diamond cutting and polishing cycle sees up to 50% of the stone’s weight lost during this process.
The Graff senior gemologist, after studying the stone stated “It was at this moment that the presence of an exceptional stone hidden deep within the rough began to appear,” such is the talent of a professional gemologist.
Although I have been in the diamond trade for many decades, I still marvel at the jewels in the window at Graff, and other leading luxury jewellers. And on occasion I muster the required bravery to enter!