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.
$41,600Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston The One Platinum Oval Halo Engagement Ring 1.40 CTW
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite Harry Winston “The One” platinum engagement ring, showcasing the maison’s legendary craftsmanship and timeless elegance. At the center sits a captivating oval brilliant-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 3 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent engagement ring features a stunning 3 carat oval-cut diamond as its centerpiece, GIA-certified, and showcased in a sophisticated platinum halo setting. The design is...
Diamond, Platinum
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Oval-Shaped Diamond Micropavé Halo Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Harry Winston engagement ring features a GIA-certified 1.51-carat oval brilliant diamond of the highest pedigree. Graded D color and VVS2 clarity, the center stone d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$67,200Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and iconic engagement ring by Harry Winston from the renowned “The One” collection, crafted in platinum and designed with a refined halo setting that enhances the brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$319,992Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 4.01 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Harry Winston The One engagement ring features a stunning round brilliant cut diamond at its heart, framed by a delicate halo of micropavé diamonds. Crafted in lustrou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 2.34 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless and elegant engagement ring by Harry Winston, crafted in platinum and centered with a superb 2.34 carat natural round brilliant cut diamond, GIA certified. The center sto...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Ctw Harry Winston Engagement Diamond Ring Platinum Three Stone
By Harry Winston
Located in Puyallup, WA
This three stone Harry Winston diamond engagement ring is crafted from platinum. It features three natural diamonds. The center diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary Harry Winston Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Engagement Ring showcases the House’s unrivaled mastery in selecting and setting the world’s finest diamonds. A...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
HARRY WINSTON Diamond 1.01ct F-VS2-3Ex Platinum Brilliant Love Ring US 3 3/4
By Harry Winston
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 25060201 ■ Brand: HARRY WINSTON ■ Product Name: Brilliant Love Ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 1.01ct Diamond (F-VS2-3Ex) / ...
Diamond, Platinum
$57,600Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 2.34 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite and timeless Harry Winston diamond solitaire engagement ring, masterfully crafted in platinum and showcasing a breathtaking 2.34 carat round brilliant-cut diamond of exc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Oval .61 cts Center Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring featuring a 0.61 carat oval brilliant diamond of exceptional H color and VVS2 clarity, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds. C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Soleste .89 ct center Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring in platinum, centering a 0.89 carat cushion-cut diamond, I color, VS1 clarity, faint fluorescence, measuring 5.91 x 5.28 x 3.45mm, surrounde...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.73ct G VS1 Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Classic Setting engagement ring in platinum, featuring a 1.73 carat round brilliant diamond, G color, VS1 clarity, excellent cut, polish, and symmetry, in a six-prong setting with two rows of pavé diamonds running down each side of the knife edge, totaling approximately 0.40 carats, F color, VS clarity. Size 5, weighing 4.0 grams. Recently professionally polished and in showroom condition. Retail $56,000. The multi-row pavé shoulders are what set this apart from a standard Classic Setting solitaire — rather than a single line of diamonds along the shank, this band carries a full, rounded field of pavé that wraps partway around the finger, giving the ring brilliant sparkle. At 1.73 carats with G color and VS1 clarity, the center diamond stands out on it's own, and set against this much surrounding brilliance, the overall effect is dramatic without losing the center diamond's prescence. The Tiffany laser inscription is intact, and the ring comes with its original diamond certificate and a 2019 store receipt. Tiffany introduced the six-prong Classic Setting in 1886, and it remains the most recognized engagement ring silhouette in the world. This pavé variation is a more contemporary interpretation, adding density and sparkle to the band while preserving the setting's signature elevated profile. Condition: Excellent. Recently professionally polished. No scratches, no dents. Showroom condition. Hallmarks clear and legible on ring. Tiffany laser inscription on diamond intact. Details Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Tiffany Pavé...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1.10 Ct Platinum Harmony Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring H VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A stunning example of Tiffany's Harmony setting this ring features a 1.10ct round brilliant diamond graded H in color — near colorless, facing up bright and white in the platinum set...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.50ct F-VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Classic Setting solitaire engagement ring in platinum, featuring a 1.50 carat round brilliant diamond, F color, VS1 clarity, excellent cut, excellent polish, very g...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.92ct I-VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Classic Setting solitaire engagement ring in platinum, featuring a 0.92 carat round brilliant diamond, I color, VS1 clarity, excellent cut, polish, and symmetry, in...
Diamond, Platinum
