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 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
Harry Winston Emeralds, Pear-Shaped Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Marquise-cut emeralds, marquise and pear-shaped diamonds, platinum and 18k yellow gold, maker's mark (Jacques Timey), black Harry Winston pouch Harry Winston, Emeralds: 6 marquise-c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$149,000
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 , Color: F/G, Clarity: VS) Platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Pearl Diamond & Platinum Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite dressy earrings created by Harry Winston. Feature a beautiful white South Sea button pearl surrounded with two rows of finest diamonds set in...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
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
Dalben Diamond Gold Pendant Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Diamonds pendant earrings mounted in 18 kt white gold with 56 round brillant cut diamonds F-G color and VS clarity. Total diamond weight :1,07 carats. The earrings are ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
White Pearls, Aquamarines, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant dangle earrings realized in platinum and mounted at the bottom with 8.80 gr of white pearls ( 14.5 mm)nd 2 aquamarines; in the center are studded by 0.34 ct of little diamond...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$32,320
W 1.15 in D 0.24 in L 2.07 in
Yellow Diamond, Onyx & White Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Dance of Five Emperors Earrings from 'The Garden of Myth Collection' by Austy Lee. This dazzling pair of earrings is feature with Natural Yellow Diamonds, Onxy and White Diamond...
Onyx, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold
$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
$11,800
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Chandelier earring with 2 center brilliant round cut diamonds approximately 1.00 ct and 142 brilliant ...
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
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
$5,720Sale Price|35% Off
L 1.3 in
Art Deco Certified Natural Pearls and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Lucerne, CH
Beautiful Art Déco drop earrings in platinum 950. The jewel is set with one white and one gray natural saltwater pearl. The pearls are certified by Gübelin Gem Lab. Diameters of the ...
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
HARRY WINSTON Turquoise and Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Inviting you to experience a world of unparalleled splendor and indulge in opulence, this breathtaking suite designed by Harry Winston showcases a mesmerizing blend of turquoise and ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Door Knocker Earrings & Dome Ring Set
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
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 de...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Vintage 1980s Harry Winston Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Rubies as well as 2 Round cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.40 carat and small Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elegant platinum and diamond cluster earrings by Harry Winston, set with twenty-two marquise and four pear brilliant-cut diamonds altogether weighing approximately 19.50 total carats...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 3.63 Carat Sunflower Round Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Renowned for their fiery beauty, the sunflower is undeniably one of nature#s most magnificent creations. With its strong stature, bright golden hue, and plush petals, the sublime sym...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Burma No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Sapphire and Diamond Ear clips in platinum and 18k white gold. Each earring set in the center with a cushion cut sapphire. Framed by pear and marquise shaped diamonds w...
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage Harry Winston Diamond, Sapphire & Malachite Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Harry Winston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Harry Winston diamond, sapphire and carved malachite earrings in 18k yellow gold. This pair of Harry Winston earrings feature 48 round...
Diamond, Malachite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Harry Winston Cluster Diamond Clip on Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Harry Winston
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautiful Harry Winston luscious yellow gold with cluster of colorless diamond earrings in its own original box. The earrings have clip back and are crafted in 18K yellow gold. Stamp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Cluster by HW Marquis Pear Shape Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:HARRY WINSTON Reference price:JPY4,488,000YEN(included tax) Name:Winston Cluster by Harry Winston, Small Diamond Earrings Material:4P marquis, 6P...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Ruby Diamond Earrings 0.43cttw
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, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Diamond and Ruby Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Earrings by Jacques Timey for Harry Winston This pair of earrings has 2 oval shape rubies weighing a total of approximately 4 carats in the center of 56 round diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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 Forget-Me-Not Diamond and Pink Sapphire Earrings in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Retails for 8,900 USD. In excellent condition. Earrings are 10 mm across. Comes with the original box and Harry Winston certificate.
Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The flexible hoops set with round diamonds, diamonds weighing a total of approximately 33.90 carats. Diamonds are colorless & VS clarity. Length is approximately 1.75 inches Signed ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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