The Most Fabulous Jewels in the World on Display at Art Southampton
(Long Island, NY) Art Southampton Luxury Sponsor, the internationally famed House of GRAFF, fabled for the most exquisite jewels in the world will present an astonishing display of their elegant creations, incredible works of art themselves, at the exclusive VIP Preview of Art Southampton benefiting Southampton Hospital on July 25, at the Art Southampton Pavilion.
Long the favorite of royalty, Hollywood stars and captains of industry, Graff Diamonds is renowned for offering the rarest diamonds in the world, many of which will be on display at Art Southampton. Highlights will include breathtaking necklaces from their Scroll Collection. There will also be informal modeling of the precious gems throughout the cocktail reception.
The House of Graff is synonymous with the most fabulous jewels in the world. The name symbolizes rarity, beauty, excellence and the finest diamonds. GRAFF is one of the world’s leading diamond companies, involved in every stage of the jewelry making process, from mining and polishing to the magnificent hand finished piece. With boutiques around the world, GRAFF jewelry is exceptional; the quality, the style and the workmanship are unsurpassed. As Founder and Chairman of the Company, Laurence Graff has set an unsurpassed standard of excellence and innovation in the world of high jewelry. It has already been said that more important gem quality diamonds have passed through his hands than any other living diamantaire.
 Graff Emerald cut Sapphire and multi shape Diamond Scroll necklace(Sapphires 67.30cts, Diamonds 49.68cts) |
 Graff Yellow and white multi shape Diamond Scroll necklace (Diamonds 131.12cts) |
“As Art Southampton has become the premiere Contemporary and Modern Art Fair in the Hamptons, it is a natural fit with Graff’s commitment to excellence — a commitment which is reflected both in the quality and craftsmanship of our diamonds and rare gemstones – as well as the institutions and philanthropic causes which we support” says Henri Barguirdjian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Graff Diamonds.
Echoing his statement, Nick Korniloff, Director + Partner of Art Miami LLC which presents Art Southampton, notes, “We are proud that the internationally famed jeweler, House of GRAFF, has become our luxury partner this year as Art Southampton has clearly demonstrated its ability to draw in the most discernible international collectors with a keen interest in viewing and ACQUIRING only the best the world has to offer”.
Following the extraordinary success of its inaugural edition last summer, Art Southampton ,presented by Art Miami, the premiere international contemporary and modern art fair and marketplace for acquiring the finest works of art available in the Hamptons, will return at the height of the social and cultural season this summer July 25 through 29, 2013.
With over 90 of the world’s most respected galleries showing master works from Pablo Picasso to John Chamberlain to Frank Stella to Henry Moore. and two special exhibitions: Warhol by Gallery Valentine presented by Art Southampton and the New York Academy of Art Exhibition of famed alumni curated by internationally acclaimed artist Eric Fischl, the event promises to be the not to be missed event of summer.
The season’s most acclaimed art fair will take place in a spectacular 100,000-square-foot pavilion on the grounds of the sprawling 18-acre Southampton Elks Lodge estate adjacent to the Southampton Golf Club located, 605 County Road 39, Southampton, New York 11968. The fair will commence on Thursday evening, July 25, 2013, with a highly anticipated exclusive opening-night VIP Preview for top international collectors, prominent Hampton figures in business, fashion, arts and media benefiting Southampton Hospital. GRAFF Diamonds will show their famed jewels and Perrier-Jouët, the exclusive Champagne of the fair will be poured during the first hour and will maintain an exclusive dedicated Perrier-Jouët bar for the duration of the weekend.
Southampton Hospital is a principal beneficiary of Art Southampton. This year Art Southampton is donating the use of its pavilion and infrastructure for the Hospital’s 55th Summer Party, the most elegant party of the season.
The supporters of Southampton Hospital are among the most affluent, culturally attuned tastemakers on the East End and include many financial titans from the business sector, cultural leaders, internationally known designers, major collectors and top media figures.
Luxury Sponsors
GRAFF Diamonds * Perrier- Jouët * Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons * Maserati North America
Media Partners
Art Southampton has the enthusiastic support of the following media partners: The Art Newspaper, Dan’s Papers, Artinfo, Art + Auction, The New York Observer, ArtFacts.Net, MutualArt.com, Avenue, VENÜ MAGAZINE, Manhattan Magazine, Hamptons Magazine, Haute Living, Hyperallergic, Arte Al Día, ArtNexus, Art Circuits, BEACH, Fairweather Magazine, Artnews, Art In America, Artillery, and more.
Art Miami, LLC: is a partnership consisting of art and media industry veterans Nick Korniloff, Mike Tansey and Brian Tyler. Art Miami, LLC also produces Art Miami (www.art-miami.com), Miami’s longest running contemporary art fair, CONTEXT (www.contextartmiami.com), Aqua Art Miami (http://www.aquaartmiami.com), and Art Wynwood (www.art-wynwood.com)
For more information, please visit http://www.art-southampton.com
