Harry Winston Diamond Door Knocker Earrings & Dome Ring Set

Name: Harry Winston Diamond Door Knocker Earrings & Dome Ring Set
Brand: Harry Winston
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A timeless and extraordinary diamond earrings and ring set by Harry Winston, crafted in 18k yellow gold and dating to 1957. This luxurious set exemplifies mid-20th century jewelry design, showcasing Harry Winston’s signature artistry and commitment to exceptional gemstones. The earrings feature an elegant swirling design, measuring 4.5 x 3 cm, and are adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 24.63 carats. Each diamond is meticulously pavé-set to create a luminous, sculptural effect, with an overall weight of 51.19 grams. The accompanying ring features a remarkable 10.59-carat round brilliant-cut center diamond, certified by GIA with a K color and VS2 clarity rating. The diamond is framed by a halo of pavé-set diamonds, enhancing its brilliance and creating a striking visual balance. The ring weighs 25.24 grams and is a size 6¾. Details Designer: Harry Winston Year: 1957 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earrings: Gemstones: Round brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 24.63 carats total Dimensions: 4.5 x 3 cm Weight: 51.19 grams Ring: Center Diamond: Round brilliant-cut, 10.59 carats, K color, VS2 clarity (GIA certified) Setting: Surrounded by pavé-set diamonds Ring Size: 6¾ Weight: 25.24 grams Origin: United States This set is a quintessential representation of Harry Winston’s mastery in showcasing exceptional diamonds within elegant and timeless designs. The combination of intricate craftsmanship, bold gold settings, and dazzling diamonds reflects the glamour and sophistication This extraordinary set comes complete with an IAJA Harry Winston Letter of Authenticity, confirming its provenance and quality.

Creator:
Harry Winston
Metal:
18k Gold
Stone:
Diamond,White Diamond
Stone Cut:
Brilliant Cut
Weight:
76.43 g
Style:
Modern
Lab Report Available:
GIA 2235248389
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1957
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: LVJ-HW-ORMXZZ-221stDibs: LU4244224928612

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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.

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