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 Pear, Baguette and Round Diamond Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of Harry Winston platinum ear clips set with pear-shaped, baguette cut, and round brilliant cut diamonds arranged in a dynamic cascading design. The earrings feature ...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Pearl Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 21.52cts Color/Clarity: D-F color, VVS1-VS1 Certifications: GIA Creator: Harry Winston Metal: Platinum Weight: 54.95 grams Period: Contemporary Experience unparalleled...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
HARRY WINSTON Precious Gem and Diamond Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A masterclass in elegance and color, these extraordinary ear clips by Harry Winston embody the house's legendary craftsmanship and timeless aesthetic. Meticulously composed in platin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gold and Diamond Round Ear Clips
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stylish design of striated gold bands going in three directions highlighted by two rows of diamonds. The earrings are slightly domed. The backs are clips that can be converted to po...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 carat gold and platinum earrings; with at the top a marquise shaped element of gold wire set with brilliant-cut diamonds, from which hangs – connected by a baguette-cut ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Winston Cluster Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings (Medium)
By Harry Winston
Located in Guangzhou, CN
The Winston Cluster is the quintessential Harry Winston design. Conceived in the 1940s, this collection transformed jewelry design by placing diamonds at the forefront and minimizing...
$12,160Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 18k Yellow Gold Lapis, Ruby, Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafting impeccable jewels from the finest materials has been a tradition at the House of Harry Winston since its founding in 1932. Alwa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
JAR Gilt-Metal Pendant Ear Clips
By JAR
Located in New York, NY
These JAR ear clips feature gilt metal elongated pendants in a hammered finish with ear clips. 4 5/8 inch length. Signed JAR Paris. French assay and wor...
Gilt Metal
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, 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
Stephen Dweck Silver Gilt Semi Precious Ear Clips
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Dweck Silver Gilt Semi Precious Ear Clips from the 1990's. Set in vintage Etruscan settings with semiprecious stones like lemon citrine, garnet and carved tourmaline. The tou...
Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Hematite and Gold Earrings by Harry Winston
By Harry Winston
Located in Banbury, GB
HEMATITE AND GOLD EARRINGS, HARRY WINSTON Hematite beads, cabochons hematite, gold, earrings 3.0 cm earrings signed Winston. These decidedly feminine floral earrings are set with ca...
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold
Striking Faux Emerald and Sapphire Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Striking Faux Emerald and Sapphire Dangle Ear Clips from the 1980's. High quality construction with open back stones and clip back fittings. Gilt meta...
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Harry Winston Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.62 carats and Cabochon Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 12.71 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,295 / set
Christian Dior Gem Station Chain and Ear Clips
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Christian Dior Gem Station Chain and Ear Clips from the 1980's. Gilt curb chain with pave stations of faux ruby, emerald and sapphire cabs. Stations ...
Gilt Metal
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
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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