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Dazzling Diamonds GRAFF DIAMONDS’ NEW FLAGSHIP AFRICAN STORE The Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch is world-renowned for its art, hospitality, wine and breathtaking location, nestled beneath the majestic mountains, overlooking the Stellenbosch vineyards. The opening of Graff Diamonds’ new flagship African store at the Estate gives visitors to the Cape Winelands yet another reason to stay a little longer. The eco-architecture-inspired peach-pip floor at the Estate, leads the way from the entrance to the store, allowing visitors to view a number of magnificent artworks along the way, created by some of South Africa’s most influential artists. On arrival at the store, you are greeted by a striking exterior; stone walls in natural tones, echoing the spectacular landscape surrounding the Estate, are positioned alongside a contemporary open grille punctuated by the distinctive Graff Icon motif. Created by Graff Diamonds’ Monaco-based interior design team, each exquisite detail draws influence from African and Cape Dutch styling, incorporating a rich colour palette and a luxurious array of fixtures and fittings. The vaulted ceiling provides an airy yet luxurious feel to the 586 square foot interior, with opulent showcases lining the walls of the store, boasting unique one-of-a-kind jewels, collection pieces and timepieces from Graff Luxury Watches. The stitched leather and ebony desks provide the perfect place for an intimate viewing experience, where you can appreciate the fine craftsmanship of Graff Diamonds’ distinctive designs in finer detail. Photos: © Graff Diamonds A SYMBOL OF NEW BEGINNINGS Graff Diamonds' newest watch design, the Butterfly watch is the latest incarnation of the classic Butterfly collection and the updated Butterfly Motif collection. These two stunning collections, featuring the beautiful, delicate butterfly brought to life through a myriad of exquisite gemstones, are a symbol of new beginnings. Inspired by the delicate symmetry of the wings of the butterfly, the Butterfly Watch is a modern reworking of this timeless subject, interpreted through the finest quality gemstones in the world. The wings of the butterfly, comprised of a highly sculptural arrangement of four dazzling pear-shape diamonds, appear to hover above a layer of intricately set gemstones, ready to take off in flight. Each stone has been carefully hand selected and set by Graff’s master craftsmen, ensuring that only the finest quality stones are used. At the centre of the watch is a delicate pavé diamond timepiece, an exemplary model of flawless Swiss watch making skill. Available in a graceful all-diamond design set on an elegant black satin strap, and also in striking gemstone versions including richly coloured sapphires, rubies and emeralds, set with complementary coloured straps, the Butterfly Watch is another shining example of Graff’s inimitable flair for jewellery design combined with Swiss watch making excellence. Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours and minutes Diamonds & Gemstones: 335 diamonds, 78 Sapphires/ Emeralds/Rubies Strap: Blue, green, red crocodile strap or on black satin strap Buckle: White gold set with 22 diamonds 40 I SOUTH AFRICA DELUXE I SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

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Page 1: 40 I South Afric A DEluxE I ShoppIng & lIfES tylE … › fileadmin › dateien › SAD › magazine...Dazzling Diamonds grAff DiAMonDS’ nEw flAgShiP AfricAn StorE the delaire graff

Dazzling DiamondsgrAff DiAMonDS’ nEw

flAgShiP AfricAn StorE

the delaire graff estate in stellenbosch is world-renowned for its art,

hospitality, wine and breathtaking location, nestled beneath the majestic

mountains, overlooking the stellenbosch vineyards. the opening of graff

diamonds’ new flagship African store at the estate gives visitors to the

Cape winelands yet another reason to stay a little longer.

the eco-architecture-inspired peach-pip floor at the estate, leads the

way from the entrance to the store, allowing visitors to view a number of

magnificent artworks along the way, created by some of south Africa’s

most influential artists. on arrival at the store, you are greeted by a striking

exterior; stone walls in natural tones, echoing the spectacular landscape

surrounding the estate, are positioned alongside a contemporary open

grille punctuated by the distinctive graff Icon motif.

Created by graff diamonds’ monaco-based interior design team, each

exquisite detail draws influence from African and Cape dutch styling,

incorporating a rich colour palette and a luxurious array of fixtures and

fittings. the vaulted ceiling provides an airy yet luxurious feel to the 586

square foot interior, with opulent showcases lining the walls of the store,

boasting unique one-of-a-kind jewels, collection pieces and timepieces

from graff luxury watches. the stitched leather and ebony desks

provide the perfect place for an intimate viewing experience, where you

can appreciate the fine craftsmanship of graff diamonds’ distinctive

designs in finer detail. ph

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: © g

raff

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A SyMbol of nEw bEginningS

graff diamonds' newest watch design, the butterfly watch is the latest

incarnation of the classic butterfly collection and the updated butterfly

motif collection. these two stunning collections, featuring the beautiful,

delicate butterfly brought to life through a myriad of exquisite gemstones,

are a symbol of new beginnings.

Inspired by the delicate symmetry of the wings of the butterfly, the

butterfly watch is a modern reworking of this timeless subject,

interpreted through the finest quality gemstones in the world. the

wings of the butterfly, comprised of a highly sculptural arrangement of

four dazzling pear-shape diamonds, appear to hover above a layer of

intricately set gemstones, ready to take off in flight. each stone has been

carefully hand selected and set by graff’s master craftsmen, ensuring

that only the finest quality stones are used. At the centre of the watch is a

delicate pavé diamond timepiece, an exemplary model of flawless swiss

watch making skill.

Available in a graceful all-diamond design set on an elegant black satin

strap, and also in striking gemstone versions including richly coloured

sapphires, rubies and emeralds, set with complementary coloured

straps, the butterfly watch is another shining example of graff’s

inimitable flair for jewellery design combined with swiss watch making

excellence.

Movement: Quartz

Functions: Hours and minutes

Diamonds & Gemstones:

335 diamonds, 78 Sapphires/

Emeralds/Rubies

Strap: Blue, green,

red crocodile strap or

on black satin strap

Buckle: White gold set

with 22 diamonds

40 I South AfricA DEluxE I ShoppIng & lIfEStylE