Laurence Graff OBE: Founder of Graff Diamonds
A Conversation with Laurence Graff OBE, Founder of Graff Diamonds
Search
3 interviews · 5 quotes
Conversations
A Conversation with Laurence Graff OBE, Founder of Graff Diamonds
In this exclusive interview series, we speak to some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs: Sir Richard Branson (Founder of Virgin Group), Robin Li (Founder of Baidu), Sir James Dyson (Founder of Dyson), Professor…
In these exclusive interviews, we speak to Russell Simmons (Co-Founder of Def Jam, Chairman & CEO of Rush Communications – described by USA Today as one of the “Top 25 Most Influential…
From the archive
To follow your dreams and imagine the unimaginable. Everything man-made that we see and touch on a daily basis has been invented by someone, by an entrepreneur. Life is exciting and you can create your own destiny, just as long as you believe in yourself and step outside of the box.
— Laurence GraffFounder and Chairman of Graff Diamonds, luxury jeweler and gemstone merchant
I haven't remained still since I started in business, I am always moving forward, always looking ahead. I have always said 'the sky is the limit' and have lived by that motto every day.
— Laurence GraffFounder and Chairman of Graff Diamonds, luxury jeweler and gemstone merchant
Diamonds are a miracle of nature, they are millions of years old, they survived a hazardous journey to the earth's surface and the discovery of them is an exciting moment. To see the rough diamond and then watch it come to life on the polisher's wheel with incredible fire and scintillation is incredibly inspiring.
— Laurence GraffFounder and Chairman of Graff Diamonds, luxury jeweler and gemstone merchant
Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking, a way of acting, that enables you to realise your dreams. It allows ideas to thrive and become reality and success to be born from hard work, good intention, taking risks and believing in something that others may deem to be impossible.
— Laurence GraffFounder and Chairman of Graff Diamonds, luxury jeweler and gemstone merchant
A great entrepreneur always acts with full intention and without limitation, always striving for the best in everything they do. From an early age I knew I had to rely on myself, look after myself, to not be afraid of anything. It gave me huge confidence and unshakable belief.
— Laurence GraffFounder and Chairman of Graff Diamonds, luxury jeweler and gemstone merchant