Hot on the heels of purchasing the gargantuan Lesedi La Rona rough diamond earlier this year, luxury jewellery atelier Graff just announced its acquisition of yet another behemoth – the 709-carat Peace Diamond. Mined in the tiny village of Koryardu, this rough diamond is the second largest of its kind to be found in Sierra Leone.

Continuing the jewellery brand’s charitable legacy, all proceeds from the Peace Diamond sale will be funnelled back into to help the people of Sierra Leone. Laurence Graff, chairman of Graff Diamonds, said, “It is an honour to have acquired this magnificent rough diamond – and that its sale will directly benefit a country in desperate need. It is always special to be able to give back to the places that provide us with these beautiful stones.”

The luxury diamond manufacturer is an old hand at transforming large uncut stones into glittering masterpieces. The Golden Empress, a 132.55-carat fancy intense yellow diamond, and the 118.78-carat heart-shaped Graff Venus are just two such examples. There’s no word yet on what the ultimate look of Peace Diamond will be, but if Graff’s previous works are anything to go by, it’s guaranteed to be a showstopper.

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