Harry Winston Diamond Brooch
About the Item
- Creator:
- Design:Classics Round Brilliant Diamond Micropavé PendantClassics Collection
- Metal:Platinum
- Stone:Diamond
- Stone Cut:Round Cut
- Weight:20 ct
- Dimensions:Diameter: 2.25 in (57.15 mm)
- Style:Artist
- Place of Origin:United States
- Period:Late 20th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1970's
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:
Harry Winston
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
- Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Wave BroochBy Harry WinstonLocated in New York, NYClassic Harry Winston Wreath Design Brooch in a wave shape. Estimated weight of the diamonds is: 10.63 carats Color: E/F Clarity: VS1 Platinum Mak...Category
20th Century American Artist Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Harry Winston Diamond Brooch in PlatinumBy Harry WinstonLocated in New York, NYClassic, Harry Winston Diamond Brooch in Platinum. Circa 1965. The brooch is set with 20 pear shape diamonds with total weight of 12.72 ca...Category
Mid-20th Century American Artist Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Harry Winston Diamond EarringsBy Harry WinstonLocated in New York, NYHarry Winston Diamond Chandelier Earrings This pair of chandelier earrings has 90 round, marquise and pear shaped diamonds weighing 18.50 carats ...Category
Late 20th Century American Artist Chandelier Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Harry Winston Cluster Diamond EarringsBy Harry WinstonLocated in New York, NYHarry Winston (Jacque Timey) Diamond Earrings This pair of earrings has 16 marquise shaped diamond clusters weighing 5.40ct (Color: D-F, Clarity: VS) each suspending a pair of grad...Category
Late 20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Harry Winston Diamond & Ruby BraceletBy Harry WinstonLocated in New York, NYHarry 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...Category
Late 20th Century American Artist Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, Platinum
- Harry Winston Diamond Cluster Earrings.By Harry WinstonLocated in New York, NYClassic, Harry Winston Diamond Cluster Earrings. This timeless and elegant pair of earrings has 6 marquise cut diamonds weighin...Category
Late 20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Clip BroochBy Harry WinstonLocated in Los Angeles, CAHarry Winston 6.70 carats of diamonds and platinum clip brooch, circa 1969. Jacob's Diamond & Estate Jewelry. ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ522. Scroll down for detailed specifications. ...Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Harry Winston Diamond Platinum “Rose of England” BroochBy Harry WinstonLocated in New York, NYA chic 1960’s Harry Winston 'Rose of England' brooch in platinum; designed as a stylized rose blossom with three layers of curved diamond petals and a central cluster of variously si...Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Harry Winston Cluster Vintage Platinum Diamond Brooch NecklaceBy Harry WinstonLocated in Feasterville, PADiscover the timeless elegance of the Harry Winston Cluster Vintage Platinum Diamond Brooch, a versatile masterpiece that doubles as a ...Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Harry Winston Diamond Cluster and Pear Shaped Emerald Drop Brooch/PendantBy Harry WinstonLocated in New York, NYFinely crafted in platinum with Pear Shaped and Marquise cut diamonds weighing a total of 11.31 carats. The brooch/pendant features a Pear Shaped Colombian Emerald weighing 4.04 cara...Category
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, Platinum
- Abstract 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Pin Retailed, Harry WinstonLocated in New York, NYAn abstract pin in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum, set with Diamonds. Circa 1960, Retailed by Harry Winston. Length: 2", Width 2.5"Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
- Diamond BroochLocated in NEW ORLEANS, LAThe graceful curves of leaves and flowing ribbons glint and gleam in this estate diamond brooch. The pin contains approximately 128 round and 8 b...Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum