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 Jacques Timey Vintage Sapphire Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 27.155 carats (Sapphires) Color/Clarity: Blue (Sapphires), Varies (Diamonds) Certifications: SSEF Size: 1.25" x 1.0" Creator: Harry Winston (Jacques Timey) Metal: Plati...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Harry Winston Pavé Diamond Earrings Platinum, Circa 2000s
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Magnificent diamond earrings by Harry Winston, exquisitely crafted in 950 platinum and pavé-set with approximately 210 brilliant-cut round diamonds. The diamonds are carefully match...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$39,200Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Diamond Loop Earrings in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated and timeless creation from Harry Winston, these elegant Loop Diamond Earrings are crafted in platinum and set with 50 round brilliant-cut diamonds. Designed with Har...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Cluster Diamond Earrings Approximately 4.75 Carats
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined pair of authentic Harry Winston Cluster diamond earrings, showcasing the Maison’s iconic approach to diamond je...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 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
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 Har...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 8.15 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless, these exquisite Harry Winston diamond hoop earrings are masterfully crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold and adorned with approximately 8.15 carats of dazz...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Yellow Gold 3.70ct Diamond and Ruby Clip-On Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Broomall, PA
These impeccably crafted Harry Winston earrings make a statement built around color and sparkle. At the center of each, an oval cabochon Ruby sits in a smooth bezel, framed above and...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Platinum Pearl and 10.00 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and architecturally striking pair of earrings by Harry Winston, masterfully crafted in platinum and designed in an elegant hexagonal silhouette. At the center of each earring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Pearl and Diamond Earrings Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold, Circa 198
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and distinctive pair of earrings by Harry Winston, crafted in platinum with refined 18K yellow gold accents, showcasing the maison’s signature balance between classic luxu...
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
$31,600Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 5.70 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
These striking Harry Winston earrings are crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and feature two sumptuous oval cabochon rubies of deep, vivid crimson-red hue, weighing approximately 4.80 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Harry Winston Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings In Platinum. Circa 1960's. The earrings feature circular design, set in the center with to...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Harry Winston 18K Yellow Gold 3.70ct Diamond & Ruby Clip-On Earrings HW09-031126
By Harry Winston
Located in Southampton, PA
Rubies with a total weight of 4.0 carats make a statement at the center of these impeccably crafted Harry Winston earrings. Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, inset Diamonds totaling 3.70...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston South Sea Pearl and Diamond 1.85cttw F-G/VS 18k C/1980
By Harry Winston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A stunning South Sea Pearl and diamond ear clips by Harry Winston. Designed as spirals of round diamonds weighing approximately 1.85 carats winding into the featured South Sea Pearls...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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
Vintage 1980s Harry Winston Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of 9.34 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 1.74 carats. Signed by Harry Winston Circa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Rotatable Clip-On Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Harry Winston earrings are crafted in platinum with 18k yellow gold accents and set with cultured pearls and sparkling brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimated 3.0...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
$425
H 1.5 in W 1.15 in D 0.15 in Dm 1.15 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Carolee Gold Tone Clip-On Heart Earrings, Circa 2000s
By Carolee 5
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Carolee Gold Tone Heart Earrings. Classic. These are substantial and well-made. This type of earring is always a good choice. You can have i...
Mixed Metal
$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
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...
Van Cleef & Arpels Blooming Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A splendid example of the house’s fascinating floral jewelry, these Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond stud earrings, designed in a stunning clustered bloom, emanate light and beauty. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
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 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 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
David Webb Sapphire Cabochon, Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stunning David Webb Sapphire Cabochon, Emerald and Diamond Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. These floral earrings with a sapphire caboch...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
HARRY WINSTON Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent Harry Winston earrings are crafted in 950 platinum and pave-set with approximate 210 brilliant-cut round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds. Made in United States circa 2000s...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Florenza Carnelian Cabochon & Pearl Earrings 1960s
By Florenza
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Florenza Cabochon Earrings. Beautifully made and featuring a large carnelian glass cabochon surrounded by whole faux pearls in a delightfully ...
$6,900 / item
4.75 Carat Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. These beautiful earrings are set with 4.75 carats pearl and 2.49 carats of rose cut diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Electric Blue Deco Earrings 2000s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Pair of Vintage Electric Blue Deco Earrings. Art Deco design and electric blue hues combine for a winning style statement. An unsigned beauty. A rar...
Sold
W 0.39 in D 0.55 in L 0.79 in
HARRY WINSTON Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.56 Ctw In Diamonds
By Harry Winston
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips earrings designed by Harry Winston. A gorgeous everyday pair of clips earrings, created in New York City by Harry Winston. The earrings has been crafted in solid yello...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips in Platinum, By HARRY WINSTON.
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and lustrous Emerald and Diamond stud earrings in platinum, by Harry Winston. The details are as follows : Emeralds weighing 7.32 carats and 6.91 carats Diamonds weighing a ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Harry Winston Cluster Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry 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...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston (Jacques Timey) Diamond Ear- clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston by Jacques Timey Diamond ear clips in 18k yellow gold. Center of the earrings is bezel set with two oval cut diamonds with...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Harry Winston 1980s Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted by the renown and iconic American jeweler Harry Winston, these gorgeous 1980s ear clips are a true piece of art on the ear. Designed ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips in Platinum, By HARRY WINSTON.
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and lustrous Emerald and Diamond stud earrings in platinum, by Harry Winston. The details are as follows : Emeralds weighing 7.32 carats and 6.91 carats Diamonds weighing a ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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 Pave Diamond Platinum Clip on Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Naples, FL
Platinum Harry Winston Pave Diamond Earrings With 80 Diamonds 2.00 CTW, H-I In Color And VS In Clarity
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 by Jacques Timey 1.50 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Gold Clip Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as navette forms centering pavè set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 1.50 carats with F/G color and VS clarity With a deeply ridged surround C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold