Today’s Charity Auction held at Christie’s will be the first fundraiser for F.A.C.E.T. (For Africa’s Children Every Time), which was established by Laurence Graff to help address some of the continent’s problems by giving back to the countries from where many of our magnificent diamonds originate, therefore offering opportunities to the youth of Africa.
The auction features artwork generously donated by some of the most important contemporary artists of our time, including several from South Africa.
Africa has been in the life of Laurence Graff since he handled his first diamond and marveled at its mysterious beauty. The continent of Africa continues to suffer from poverty, illness and a lack of education for the children borne on its vast land. Graff is building a series of leadership centres, the first of which is in Leribe, Lesotho and will run programs for youths and orphans in literacy and pre-employment skills. The centre will also serve as a hostel for 50 girls on a residential leadership program for community development.
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- The Wittelsbach-Graff, the World’s Largest Flawless Fancy Deep Blue Diamond on Display for First Time in 50 Years
- GRAFF ACQUIRES THE FINEST PINK DIAMOND IN THE WORLD: THE GRAFF PINK
- LAURENCE GRAFF PRESENTS THE GRAFF CONSTELLATION DIAMOND
- Diamantaire Laurence Graff Reported to Have Purchased Pablo Picasso’s Tete de Femme for Over $12.5 Million
- GRAFF ACQUIRES TWO MORE IMPORTANT ROUGH DIAMONDS: 196 CARATS AND 184 CARAT DIAMONDS
