The Graff Diamonds robbery

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The Graff Diamonds robbery took place on 6 August 2009 when two men posing as customers entered the premises of Graff Diamonds in New Bond Street, London and stole 43 items of jewellery, consisting of rings, bracelets, necklaces and wristwatches worth nearly £40 million (US$65 million).
None of the stolen jewellery has been recovered. Experts believe the jewellery has probably been broken up so the precious stones could be anonymously resold after being recut.
 
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