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.
Vintage Harry Winston 26.43ct Round Diamond Lattice Style Bracelet in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage Harry Winston flexible lattice style bracelet features approximately 26.43 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Platinum Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman Brothers bracelet composed of platinum featuring round-cut, emerald-cut and baguette diamonds. There are 174 round diamonds that total 16.50 carats, G-H color and VVS-VS...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet This antique Art Deco bracelet has old european cut round diamonds weighing a total of approximately ...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1965
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary creation from the house of Harry Winston, this vintage platinum bracelet is a luminous ode to floral elegance. Fashioned in the mid-1960s, its botanical motif unfurl...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Harry Winston 18k White Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Harry Winston 18k White Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet is a refined expression of modern elegance and timeless luxury. it features the maison’s signature logo motif framed by brilli...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 1950s Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Cartier platinum diamond bracelet with mixed-cut diamonds. There are sixty-four (64) marquise shaped diamonds, fifteen ...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Vintage Untreated Sapphire Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Harry Winston sapphire and diamond bracelet, circa 1980s, is a masterwork of design and craftsmanship. Composed of 100 vivid blue sapphires alternating with 100 white ba...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Harry Winston Gates collection Bracelet Platinum Full Diamond
By Harry Winston
Located in Guangzhou, CN
The Winston Gates collection features a symbolic rosette motif, which was inspired by the decorative gold gate at the entrance of Harry Winston's New York flagship store on 718 Fifth...
Platinum
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Art Deco Diamond Panel Bracelet Set in Platinum, 1920's
Located in London, England
A stunning Art Deco diamond open-work panel bracelet set in platinum, circa 1920. This articulated bracelet is composed of alternating buckle-shaped and rectangular open-work cartouches. All of these buckle shaped cartouches are set throughout with old European brilliant-cut, transitional round brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds in open-back settings. Each cartouche is connected to the next by a half...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Loop Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Diamond Loop Collection pays homage to the House of Harry Winston’s most legendary pear-shaped gems. The Diamond Loop Collection re-imagines this iconic silhouette, translating classic Winston...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Baguette Diamond Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Bracelet with three-rows of baguette diamonds in platinum. Diamonds total 19.20 carats, F-G color and VVS1-VS1 clarity. It measures 7 inches in length.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Style 16.85ct Diamond Bracelet Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vintage art deco inspired bracelet. Vintage high jewelry. 16.50 carats of round brilliant diamonds, approximately H/I color and SI clarit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond & Ruby Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston diamond and ruby bombe bracelet in platinum. Circa 1970. Set with pear shaped rubies and round marquise cut diamonds. The bracelet is set with total of 15.09ct of rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Dress Bracelet Wristwatch
By Harry Winston
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A fine elegant jeweled timepiece by iconic, Harry Winston Jewelers, New York. Expertly designed with a braided bracelet of eighteen karat 18k yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Harry Winston Emerald Diamond Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent emerald and diamond bracelet from the legendary house of Harry Winston. This bracelet crafted by Harry Winston in the 1980’s is set in 18K yellow gold with 182 round bri...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Harry Winston 24.17 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in Miami, FL
From the legendary house of Harry Winston, this exquisite bracelet, expertly crafted in fine platinum in 1959, showcases 24.17 carats total weight of collection diamonds, set in a st...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Sapphire Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Leave it to Harry Winston to create a remarkable flower inspired necklace, bracelet and earrings set. Circa 1979 the suite totals approximately 61.91 carats of white diamonds and app...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Harry Winston diamond bracelet in 18k gold; designed as a series of diamond-set square-shaped links with tiered borders, enhan...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Harry Winston GIA Certified Jade Diamond Very Important and Rare Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A Very important and Rare Harry Winston Jade Bracelet This is a very rare case of Harry Winston using jade. And the quality of the jade, like all o...
Diamond, Jade
Harry Winston 24.17 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in Miami, FL
From the legendary house of Harry Winston, this exquisite bracelet, expertly crafted in fine platinum in 1959, showcases 24.17 carats total weight of collection diamonds, set in a st...
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
1960s Harry Winston by Jacques Timey Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in Greenwich, CT
Designed by Jacques Timey for Harry Winston. This sculptural design presents a stunning arrangement of round, and baguette shaped diamonds, handset at va...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Ruby diamond Gold bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold with 18 round bright pure red (with no undertones) color natural rubies weighing 7.26 cts and 18 round brilliant cut fine white diamonds weighing 4.66 cts. These sto...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Emerald Diamond Line Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Timeless diamond and emerald bracelet in 18k gold, channel style set alternating 24 brilliant diamonds and 24 asscher cut emeralds. Esti...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold