The Graff Pink diamond ring is one of the world’s most famous and valuable jewelry pieces, featuring a rare, fancy intense pink diamond weighing 24.78 carats and set between shield-shaped diamond shoulders in platinum[7]. This natural pink diamond is classified as a Type IIa stone, representing less than 2% of all gem diamonds and celebrated for its exceptional purity and vibrant homogenous color[3][7]. The diamond was once owned by American celebrity Harry Winston, before being privately held for decades and later purchased at auction in 2010 for $46 million by renowned jeweler Lawrence Graff[3].
Upon acquisition, the Graff Diamonds team enhanced the stone’s purity and color, transforming it from potentially flawless with intense pink color to an internally flawless vivid pink diamond of extraordinary quality[3]. The ring’s classic emerald cut is particularly exceptional as this shape is rarely seen in colored diamonds, further increasing its desirability among collectors and experts[7]. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) graded the Graff Pink as Fancy Intense Pink with VVS2 clarity, stating it was potentially flawless after expert re-cutting and polishing[7].
This exquisite gemstone is considered a masterpiece in the world of fine jewels. Its publicized sale not only established records for diamond value but also increased interest and prices for pink diamonds worldwide[3]. Today, the Graff Pink continues to inspire both collectors and jewelry enthusiasts, while influencing design trends—contributing to the popularity of pink diamond rings and even spurring the emergence of lab-grown pink diamonds for more accessible luxury[3].
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