Harry Winston

Harry Winston (March 1, 1896 – December 8, 1978) was an American jeweler. He donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958 after owning it for a decade. He also traded the Portuguese Diamond to the Smithsonian in 1963 in exchange for 3,800 carats of small diamonds.

This article is about the person. For the company, see Harry Winston, Inc. For the Sons of Anarchy character, see Opie Winston.

Harry Winston
Born(1896-03-01)March 1, 1896
New York City, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 1978(1978-12-08) (aged 82)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationJeweler
Years active1908–1978
Known forHarry Winston, Inc.
RelativesStephanie Winston Wolkoff (granddaughter by adoption)

Winston founded the Harry Winston Inc. in New York City in 1932. He had been called by many the "King of Diamonds".

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