Among the famed gemstones that Harry Winston (1896–1978) encountered over the course of his career was the Hope diamond, which he donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958. Today, Winston is regarded as the “King of Diamonds” and the “Jeweler to the Stars” as one of the first to recognize the branding power of lending glitzy earrings, necklaces and other fine jewelry for red-carpet events.
Winston’s father had immigrated to New York from Ukraine and ran a small jewelry shop where a young Harry learned about precious stones, enough, the story goes, to identify a real emerald in a heap of pawnshop jewelry at the age of 12. His early success involved turning that eye to estate sale collections that he transformed by freeing gemstones from dated ornamentation, giving them new cuts and modern settings. He opened Harry Winston Inc. in 1932, where he influenced 20th-century-jewelry trends by always elevating the stones rather than adding the lavish decorations that had pervaded jewelry in the 19th century.
The first of the celebrated diamonds to be purchased by Winston was the 726-carat uncut Jonker, acquired in 1935. Many others followed, including the 726.60-carat Vargas from Brazil which, in 1938, he tracked down across multiple continents after he read a brief newspaper notice about its discovery. The rarity and beauty of the gemstones he pursued and presented in his boutiques made the Winston brand synonymous with excellence.
Winston was also a pioneer of marketing as the first jeweler to dress an Academy Awards nominee when he loaned some diamond jewelry to Jennifer Jones for the 1944 Oscar ceremony. Winston was renowned for his eye for the finest of gemstones and the ability to design pieces in order to best flaunt their natural dazzle. He regularly showed off his collection in touring exhibitions, such as the 1949 “Court of Jewels,” which featured the Hope diamond. His storied past and long legacy is continued by the House of Harry Winston and its salons in Japan, the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
On 1stDibs, find a stunning collection of Harry Winston jewelry that includes bracelets, wedding rings, engagement rings and other accessories.
Harry Winston Platinum 7 charm Vintage Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A timeless vintage charm bracelet by Harry Winston, expertly crafted in platinum. This delicate 7-inch link chain is adorned with seven exquisite charms, each showcasing a unique com...
Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet with Dangling Ruby Diamond Charm
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Chain Bracelet with Dangling Ruby Diamond Charm in 18K gold showcases 2.88 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 0.04 carats of diamond. It measures 7.5 inches long in ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet Charm Numb 13 Bag of dollars Horseshoe Detachable
Located in Paris, FR
Charms bracelet in 18 carat yellow gold Double chain alternating with double chiseled circles retaining 3 groups of detachable charms, on each group: a number 13, a hand, a bag of 10...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Charm Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Cartier, France. Timeless and tailored, this Cartier charm bracelet is the perfect everyday gold bracelet. Dressed for cocktai...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Philippe Ferrandis Vintage Charm Bracelet
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Nice, FR
PHILLIPE FERRANDIS Paris vintage gold toned link bracelet featuring foliage charms embellished with faux pearls. Signed PHILIPPE FERRANDIS Paris. Lobster clasp closure. Indicative...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet with Charms
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sterling silver multi strand chain bracelet featuring charms (quartz stones, CL monogram, heart...). Probably dating from the early 2000s. Embossed CHRIST...
Harry Winston Diamond Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Diamond Bracelet A beautiful Harry Winston cluster bracelet set with approximately 42 carats of diamonds Made in 1965 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Charms Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent gold tone charms bracelet featuring a hook fastening, YSL pitted on the closure, large iconic charms. Circa 1980s Length7.8in. (20cm) Medal Diameter: 1.18in. (3c...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet with Charms
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sterling silver multi-strand chain bracelet, adorned with multicolored stones, iridescent beads, and a stylized heart charm. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX on ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Platinum Holiday Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This cheerful holiday-themed charm bracelet is adorned by 9 figures enhanced with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. There is a purse, an ice skate, and a Christmas stocking, but our fa...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Baguette Diamond Charm Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Baguette Diamond Charm Bracelet in 18K gold showcases sparkling natural diamonds, weighing 0.94 carats. April birthstone diamond brings love, fame, success and prosperity. Desi...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Iconic CHANEL Charms Chunky Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Iconic CHANEL Charms Chunky Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Length: 7.48 inches (19 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic Chanel. - Chunky link chain and 7 charms : Turtle, Chanel Perfume Bottle, Angel, Chanel Quilted Purse...
$2,326Sale Price|25% Off
W 1.97 in L 7.88 in
CHANEL lucky charm bracelet with 7 iconic Chanel pendants gold-plated, 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel's gold-tone chain link bracelet with seven iconic Chanel items hung from the chain such as a shamrock, heels, a perfume bottle, cupid, a quilted Chanel bag and a turtle, a camellia, Coco Chanel's favorite flower! All iconic...
Gold Plate
Harry Winston Winston Gates Platinum Bracelet with .29ctw Diamonds
By Harry Winston
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful platinum bracelet from the Winston Gates collection and features a symbolic rosette featuring 29 round brilliant diamonds totaling .29 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Custom Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful spin on the charm bracelet, by renowned jewelry Harry Winston! This custom one-of-a-kind platinum link bracelet is set with 80 round brilliant-cut diamonds, and suspends ...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Gold Charm Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Three charms en encrusted with brilliant diamonds set in 18k gold by Harry Winston. Each term and chain is signed H.W. & numbered Length of the bracelet is 7 inches and weighs...
Diamond, 18k Gold