Graff Diamond Ring Steals the Show at Freeman’s Important Jewellery Auction

A spectacular Graff diamond ring emerged as the star lot at Freeman’s recent Important Jewellery auction in New York, achieving USD $368,800 and surpassing its upper estimate of USD $350,000. The result made it the top-performing lot of the sale.

The auction, held on 11 December, realised a total of USD $4.5 million, with an impressive 91% sell-through rate, underlining continued demand for high-quality signed and gemstone jewellery.

The headline Graff ring features a 13.11-carat oval brilliant-cut diamond, graded H colour, VS1 clarity, flanked by two shield-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 0.95 carats each. The sale also saw strong results for pieces by Bulgari, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier, reinforcing buyer confidence in established luxury maisons.

Commenting on the outcome, April Matteini, Head of Freeman’s Jewellery Department, noted that the final jewellery auction of 2025 delivered a USD $1 million year-on-year increase, marking another milestone in the auction house’s second year at its Upper East Side gallery.

Other Top Lots from the Sale

• 17.13-carat Diamond Ring
  A ring centred with a round brilliant-cut 17.13-carat diamond, graded N colour, VS2 clarity.
  Final price: USD $178,300
  Estimate: USD $150,000 – $200,000
• 12.32-carat Diamond Ring with Trillion Accents
  Featuring a round 12.32-carat diamond, graded L colour, VS2 clarity, set between two trillion-cut diamonds.
  Final price: USD $171,950
  Estimate: USD $100,000 – $150,000
• 10.02-carat Oval Diamond Ring
  An oval modified brilliant-cut 10.02-carat diamond, graded K colour, SI1 clarity, surrounded by round diamonds, with baguette-cut diamonds lining the shank and band.
  Final price: USD $114,800
  Estimate: USD $80,000 – $120,000
• Tiffany & Co. Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
  Set with an oval 4.36-carat Paraiba-type tourmaline from Mozambique, encircled by a halo of round diamonds totalling 0.61 carats.
  Final price: USD $95,750
  Estimate: USD $50,000 – $80,000

The results once again highlight the market’s appetite for exceptional diamonds, signed jewellery and rare coloured gemstones particularly when quality, provenance and craftsmanship align.

Source: DCLA

Graff’s 129-ct Psychedelic Tribute to 1963

Graff has unveiled a high jewelry suite – a necklace, bracelet, and earrings – crafted from 7,790 diamonds, with a total weight of 129 carats.

It is called 1963 and went on display last week at Paris Haute Couture Week.

It is described as a “bold tribute to the decade in which the House of Graff was founded” (although Graff’s own website says it was actually founded in 1960).

The pieces showcase concentric oval patterns of oval, baguette, and round stones, recalling the psychedelic art and fashion of the decade.

“This is one of the most intricate and technically challenging high jewellery suites we have ever created, embodying our pursuit of absolute beauty and perfection,” said Francois Graff, CEO of Graff Diamonds and son of Laurence (now retired, aged 87).

Source: DCLA

Graff and Moussaieff in UK Rich List

Laurence Graff and his son Francois are ranked 44th in the newly-published Sunday Times Rich List 2025 of Britain’s 350 wealthiest individuals.

Their worth is estimated at £3.65bn ($4.85bn), up £50m ($66m) on last year’s figure.

Laurence Graff founded the iconic Graff Diamonds in 1960 and remains chairman, aged 86. Francois, who has been involved in the family business for over 35 years, now serves as CEO.

Also in the Rich List, at number 342, is Alisa Moussaieff and family, with an estimated £342m ($454m) worth.

She is the CEO and creative director of the exclusive Moussaieff Jewellers, founded by her late husband Shlomo in 1963.

Top of the list is Gopi Hinduja and family. He chairs the Hinduja Group, a multinational conglomerate spanning automotive, oil and speciality chemicals, banking and finance, IT, cybersecurity, healthcare, trading, infrastructure project development, media and entertainment, power, and real estate, valued at £35.3bn ($46.9bn).

King Charles II is at 238, with £640m ($851m).

Source: DCLA

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