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Diamond cutting expert Jean Paul Tolkowsky, right, and C. Krishniah Chetty and Sons (CKCS) Managing Director Vinod Hayagriv look on during a function to announce a partnership between European diamond house Tolkowsky
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Diamond cutting expert Jean Paul Tolkowsky, only hand seen, displays the replica of the 273.85 carat finished De Beers Centenary Diamond during a presentation to announce a partnership between European diamond house
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