Laurence Graff & family

Laurence Graff & family

Laurence Graff & family (#942)

"I'm a complete thoroughbred in the business."

  • $ 5 B
  • Diamond jewelry
  • United Kingdom
  • M
  • 87 Years

About Me

Graff Diamonds International chairman Laurence Graff operates at the top of the diamond jewelry market, with more than 60 retail stores worldwide. Graff clients have included Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Larry Ellison, Elizabeth Taylor and the Sultan of Brunei. He built his business from nothing, after dropping out of school at 14 and scrubbing toilets as a jeweler's apprentice in London's Hatton Garden. He owns a polished diamond trading firm in Switzerland, real estate in London's Mayfair district and a stake in a S. African diamond wholesaler. He also owns Delaire Graff Estate, a vineyard and winery with a boutique hotel and restaurant in Stellenbosch, the Napa Valley of South Africa.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Laurence Graff & family’s rise and global influence.

  • #801   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Laurence Graff & family’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $4.5B (February 5, 2026)