Harry Winston - Wikipedia

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"About Harry Winston
Few jewelry brands have such an illustrious history as the House of Harry Winston. Founded in New York City in 1932, by Mr. Harry Winston – an innate gemologist, an intuitive business man, and a dedicated philanthropist – the brand continues to set the standard for the ultimate in fine jewelry and high-end watchmaking. Known throughout his life as the "King of Diamonds", and the "Jeweler to the Stars", Mr. Winston's innovative design philosophy – in which the individual gemstones, rather than the metal settings, would dictate each design – helped to revolutionize fine jewelry designs, and remains at the cornerstone of a timeless aesthetic that continues to inspire all Harry Winston creations. From the acquisition of some of the world's most famous gemstones, including the Jonker, Hope, and Winston Legacy Diamonds, to adorning generations of famous faces, from Hollywood legends to international Heads of State, for over eight decades, the Harry Winston name has been synonymous with the best that there is. Today, the House of Harry Winston continues its tradition of creativity, rarity, and quality without compromise in its retail salons around the world, including: New York, London, Paris, Geneva, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.
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History of Harry Winston
1932
Harry Winston, Inc. is founded in New York City by Mr. Harry Winston- an innate gemologist, intuitive businessman, and dedicated philanthropist - marking the start of a remarkable legacy that will continue to be celebrated for years to come.
1935
Harry Winston purchases his first important diamond – the Jonker, a 726-carat uncut rough diamond – making headlines across the globe. After much debate on the safest way to ship the stone to his headquarters in New York, Mr. Winston decides to send the precious piece of rough via regular registered mail, for $0.64. The cleaving of the Jonker results in twelve individual stones, with the largest – an emerald-cut – weighing a total of 125.35-carats.
1938
After reading a small newspaper article about the discovery of a 726.60-carat rough diamond in Brazil, Harry Winston immediately sets off on a cross-continent journey to track down the impressive stone. Traveling first by plane to Brazil, then by boat to Antwerp, Mr. Winston examines and purchases the exceptional piece of rough, named the Vargas, before it is officially offered to any other jeweler.
1940s
Inspired by the geometry of nature, Harry Winston and his designers pioneer the innovative technique of clustering, in which the individual diamonds, not the metal settings, would dictate the jewelry design, therefore maximizing the brilliance of each gemstone. The iconic Winston Cluster design will continue to inspire the House’s designers for years to come.
1944
Harry Winston becomes the "Jeweler to the Stars," as the first to lend diamonds to an actress for the Academy Awards, dressing the evening's Best Actress winner, Jennifer Jones.
1948
Harry Winston meets the Duke and Duchess of Windsor for the first time. Prior to their meeting, The Duchess, an avid jewelry collector, sends Mr. Winston a letter stating, "My friends tell me you have such wonderful things..." The Duke and Duchess will go on to purchase several pieces of Harry Winston jewelry for their personal collection, including the famed McLean Diamond.
1949
Harry Winston acquires the complete jewelry collection of American socialite Mrs. Evalyn Walsh McLean, including the 94.80-carat Star of the East and the famed Hope Diamond, a 45.52-carat rare blue diamond, once owned by Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and Lord Henry Hope.
Harry Winston tours some of his most precious and important diamonds and gemstones in a cross-country exhibition called "The Court of Jewels", with proceeds benefitting leading local charitable organizations. The exhibition will tour for four years, concluding in 1953.
1950
Inspired by the symmetry and beauty of one of nature's most majestic blooms, Harry Winston and his designers first introduce the Sunflower motif.
1952
Life Magazine reports that Harry Winston owns the world's second largest collection of historic jewels. The largest collection is owned by the British royal family.
1953
Gentleman Prefer Blondes is released. The film’s hit song Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, includes the famous line, “Talk to me Harry Winston! Tell me all about it!”
1955
Harry Winston opens his first international salon in Geneva, Switzerland. A salon in Paris, France follows in 1957.
1958
Harry Winston donates the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., as a gift to the world. The donation helps to establish the museum's National Gem Collection.
1960
Harry Winston moves his salon to 718 Fifth Avenue, marking one of the largest moves in jewelry history. The location will remain the permanent home to Harry Winston’s Flagship Salon, Design Studio, and Archives.
1966
Harry Winston purchases a 241-carat piece of rough, which he has cut into a flawless 69.42-carat pear-shaped diamond. The remarkable stone is eventually purchased by actor Richard Burton for his wife, actress Elizabeth Taylor, and renamed the Taylor-Burton Diamond.
1968
Harry Winston broadcasts, on live television, the cleaving of his latest rough diamond purchase, the 601-carat Lesotho. The Lesotho will eventually produce eighteen magnificent gems, including a 71.72-carat emerald-cut, and a 40.42-carat marquise-cut diamond, purchased by Aristotle Onassis as an engagement ring for Jacqueline Kennedy.
1976
Harry Winston cuts a 75.52-carat D-flawless pear-shaped diamond from a 204-carat piece of rough. The exquisite stone is named the Star of Independence in celebration of the American Bicentennial.
1978
Mr. Winston dies in New York City at the age of 82."
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Wow, this was a nice biography!

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Certainly the story of an immigrant that became a success and a great citizen of His new found country. He well represented the type of person that helped the United State grow on ht e commercial market to a respected level. Proof You have the ability to become whatever You can by Your own hard work.