Million Air November-December 2018

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G O L D S M I T H I N G An expert jeweler pairs traditional goldsmithing techniques with the latest technology to create the white gold mounting for each diamond. Working with tools that wouldn’t look out of place in the 19th century, each is handcrafted to show as little metal as possible, placing focus on the stones. The mountings are discreetly articulated, allowing movement so the diamonds can catch the light from all angles. S E T T I N G After the mounting is finished and pre-polished, it heads to an expert diamond setter who will meticulously place each stone before securing it. P O L I S H I N G The final step is polishing. Artisans use multiple methods to polish the gold and stones to make them as brilliant as possible. Once polished, the earrings are thoroughly inspected to ensure they are absolutely perfect before leaving the workshop.

Goldsmithing

Setting

T H E M A S T E R P I E C E After over 100 hours of work from expert artisans, the magnificent earrings are finished. With over 30 carats of colorless diamonds, including the spectacularly matched center stones, they sparkle with unbelievable brilliance, which is perhaps why they graced the ears of Angelina Jolie during her red-carpet appearance at this year’s Bafta Awards. Graff earrings in 18K white gold with 32.98 carats diamonds, price on request, available by appointment at

Polishing

Graff in New York, +1 212 421 3605, graffdiamonds.com