Revealing the Infinity Diamond
EXCEPTIONAL SKILL, ETERNAL BEAUTY
The latest in a long line of significant heart shape stones that have been cut and polished by the House of Graff, the 157.80 carat Infinity Diamond is both a miracle of nature and the pinnacle of romance. A remarkable representation of the Graff family’s enduring love of diamonds, we invite you to discover the extraordinary journey of the Infinity Diamond, and the magnificent tiara that bears its name.
The Infinity Diamond
157.80 CARATS
Certified by the GIA as a top D colour and weighing 157.80 carats, the Infinity is one of the largest heart shape diamonds in the world.
“Here was a 373 carat diamond concealing untold treasures, and it was our responsibility to reveal them.”
— LAURENCE GRAFF
A Twist in the Tale
AN EXCITING THEORY EMERGES
Placed side by side with the Lesedi La Rona, the contours of the 373 carat diamond matched those of the 1,109 carat stone exactly, supporting the theory that they once formed part of an even larger diamond. To ensure their fates would forever be entwined, Laurence Graff acquired both the 373 carat diamond and the record-breaking Lesedi La Rona.
Analysing the Rough
HIDDEN DEPTHS
Certain that concealed within the 373 carat stone’s frosty exterior was a diamond destined to enter the history books, Mr Graff gathered his team of expert gemmologists to scrutinise every inch of the rough stone, mapping its precise structure and identifying the tiniest of flaws. Their analysis revealed that hidden inside was a heart shape diamond, the magnitude of which had never been seen before.
Polishing the Heart Shape
A GRAFF ICON
A master cutter with more than 40 years’ experience was tasked with transforming the 373 carat rough stone. One of the most difficult diamond cuts to master, he finessed the heart shape until it was completely symmetrical, with an impeccably sharp point, flawless facets and an aesthetically beautiful cleft, which took six weeks alone to refine.
