Harry Winston Diamond Gold Watch

About the Item

American jeweler, Harry Winston (1896-1978) has been known throughout the industry as the “King of Diamonds,” a moniker which Cosmopolitan magazine bestowed him in 1947, and for good reason. He traveled the globe in his quest to find the world’s finest diamonds and gemstones for his vast portfolio of discerning clientele. In 1932, with a sterling reputation in the upper echelon of the New York gem trade, he opened the doors of Harry Winston, Inc. in New York City. The Yellow Gold Premier Full Diamond Watch, made in the 21st century, circa 2010s, is signed Harry Winston with Quartz Movement, proper documentation, and stamped with a serial number that will be provided to potential buyers. The gross weight is 59.53 grams. The stunning timepiece is crafted in 18K yellow gold, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds on the dial, bezel, and bracelet with an estimated total weight of 17.10 carats of D-G color and VVS-VS clarity. The Harry Winston name is synonymous with the most exceptional diamonds of unparalleled quality, presented in designs that best demonstrate their natural beauty. The bracelet is set with three rows of identically sized diamonds, with the exception of two smaller stones at 6 and 12 o’clock which are visually and structurally connected to the bezel of the watch. All are collet- or bezel-set with minimalist precision. The flexible articulated settings are open to the back, allowing the stones to reflect the light in all their dazzling glory. A hidden deployment clasp is nearly imperceptible with the three rows of jewels flowing over it. 22mm dial; bracelet inner circumference when closed 6.25" (15,87 cm). Quartz Movement. Diamond weight approx. 17.10 carats, estimated D-G colors, VVS-VS clarity. Overall weight approx. 59.53 grams, made in 18k yellow gold. Accompanied with Harry Winston documentation and stamped with serial number. Signed Harry Winston; circa 2010s.

Creator:
Harry Winston
Case Material:
18k Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Weight:
59.53 g
Case Shape:
Round
Movement:
Case Dimensions:
Diameter: 0.87 in (22 mm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
2010-
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: W10201stDibs: LU330214440952
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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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