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 Vintage Collection Diamond Snowflake Drop Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
HARRY WINSTON Snowflake Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold and Platinum. The recognizable Harry Winston Snowflake geometric clusters, with icy ne...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,970
H 1.54 in W 0.32 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.32 in L 1.54 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with Byzantine-era style granulation workmanship done microscopically. This stunning pair of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$2,408Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.94 in L 1.94 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with Byzantine-era style granulation workmanship done all microscopically. This stunning pair...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, E...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios 18 Karat Yellow Gold designer drop earrings are decorated with hand-made Byzantine-era style bead granulation workmanship and finished with a unique velvet background. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
$2,688
H 1.26 in L 1.26 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Two-Tone Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios 18 Karat Yellow Gold designer earrings are decorated with hand made Byzantine-era style bead granulation workmanship done under a microscope, and finished with a uni...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Yellow Di...
$3,600
H 1.54 in W 0.75 in D 0.16 in Dm 0.75 in L 1.54 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and are decorated with Byzantine-era style, granulation workmanship and feature Brilliant cut Diamonds tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,542
Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful dangle earring! 1.44 carats of round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Approximately 1.65 inches in length.
Diamond
Harry Winston Diamond Cluster and Pear-Shaped Dangle Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with GIA certified dangling Pear-Shaped Diamonds. One weighing 6.14 carats, E color, VS2 clarity. The other weighing 6.02 carats, E color, VS1 clarity. The...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 18K Gold Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Flushing, NY
Harry Winston 18K Gold Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Earrings Marked: HW 750 WINSTON Approximate Dimensions: 4.2 cm (Length) 2.5 cm (Width) 28.2 grams in weight. 24.56 mm x 23.95 mm ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Diamond Chandelier Earrings This pair of chandelier earrings has 90 round, marquise and pear shaped diamonds weighing 18.50 carats ...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston, Platinum and Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Platinum And Diamond Pendant Earrings By Harry Winston. Set With Two Pear-Shaped Diamonds 5.56ct, D- VS2 GIA # XXXXXX ) 5.05ct, D-VS2 (GIA # XXXXXX) Suspended By Clusters Of 12 Pe...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,537
H 1.38 in L 1.38 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios 18 Karat Yellow Gold gorgeous designer earrings are decorated with hand-made Byzantine-era style bead granulation workmanship done all microscopically and finished with a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Classic Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pear of earrings in a timeless design. 3.41 carats of pear, marquise, round and special cut diamonds. F/G in color VS clarity set in 18k white gold. The pear shape d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Custom Order for Tatiana
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
Harry Winston one-of-a-kind earrings and ring radiating 1970s glamour and showcasing fine white diamonds and vivid red Burma no-heat rubies along with eye-...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
Set with a pair of cushion modified brilliant-cut natural color, fancy intense yellow diamonds, weighing 5.07 cts, VS 2, Fancy Intense Yellow (GIA), and 5.08 cts, VVS 2, Fancy Inten...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold
W 0.7 in L 2.2 in
Harry Winston 1970s Diamond Burma Ruby Tahitian Black Pearl Earrings in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
Harry Winston one-of-a-kind earrings radiating 1970s glamour and showcasing approximately 8 carats of fine white diamonds and 8 carats of vivid red Burma n...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston "Fotget- Me- Not" Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
"Fotget- Me- Not" Diamond Earrings by Harry Winston. Each designed at the top with flower head set with round brilliant diamonds suspending two rows off graduated length each set with alternating round brilliant and marquise-shaped diamonds terminating in a pair of diamond flower heads. The earrings have 58 round and 16 marquise-shape diamonds weighing 6 53carats D-F color VS clarity Mounted in platinum Comes with Harry Winston box...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Pendant-Earclips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Pair of , Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Harry Winston Pendant-Earclips. Composed of alternating rows set with round and oval- shaped sapphires weighing 11.09 carats and round and ova...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum