Laurence Graff, 71, the rags-to-riches owner of the most exclusive global jewellery chain, is the "king of diamonds", buying exclusive stones competitors cannot afford.

71岁的劳伦斯·格拉夫(Laurence Graff)曾白手起家，现在拥有了全球最高档的珠宝连锁店，被喻为“钻石大王”的他所购买的珠宝是同类竞争者所买不起的。

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In November, news broke that Graff is preparing an initial public offering in Hong Kong of his main asset, Graff Diamonds International.

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London-based jeweller Graff Diamonds is also reported to be planning a Hong Kong listing next year as it seeks to expand in Asia.

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Other assets include jewelry company Graff Diamonds International, a polished diamond trading company in Antwerp, a real estate company in Luxembourg and a stake in a South African diamond wholesaler.

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