“Always let the jewels speak for themselves.”
— Harry Winston
Gem enthusiasts are undoubtedly familiar with the renowned Harry Winston. This New York-based jewelry brand, established in 1932 and named after its founder, is not only known as the “King of Diamonds” but also beloved by celebrities, earning it the title “Jeweler to the Stars.”
Today, let’s take a closer look at some of the most representative Harry Winston pieces featured in Christie’s auctions over the years.
Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond Ring
Cut-cornered rectangular-cut pink diamond, approximately 18.96 carats
VS1 clarity, Type IIa
Estimate: CHF 30,000,000 – CHF 50,000,000
Sold for: CHF 50,375,000
November 2018, Geneva
The most noteworthy piece is undoubtedly The Pink Legacy from the Oppenheimer family—a fancy vivid pink diamond weighing nearly 19 carats. After Harry Winston acquired this extraordinary pink diamond for 50,375,000 Swiss Francs, it was promptly renamed The Winston Pink Legacy.
HARRY WINSTON, 1961
Three largest diamonds weighing approximately 5.31, 4.92, and 3.91 carats
Can be separated into two bracelets
Estimate: USD 1,500,000 – USD 2,500,000
Sold for: USD 1,812,500
December 2017, New York
Besides The Winston Pink Legacy, a diamond cluster wreath necklace that has appeared three times at Christie’s auctions is equally eye-catching. Christie’s senior jewelry specialist Daphne Lingon once said, “If you want an iconic Harry Winston piece, this is it.”
HARRY WINSTON
Round brilliant-cut diamond, approximately 18.50 carats
Set with square and round diamonds
Estimate: HKD 19,500,000 – HKD 25,000,000
Sold for: HKD 19,565,000
November 2019, Hong Kong
HARRY WINSTON
Rectangular diamond, approximately 25.20 carats
D color, VVS2 clarity
Set with tapered baguette-cut diamonds
Estimate: CHF 1,800,000 – CHF 2,200,000
Sold for: CHF 2,535,000
November 2019, Geneva
HARRY WINSTON
Cushion-shaped ruby, approximately 22.86 carats
Burmese origin, no heat treatment
Flanked by half-moon shaped diamonds
Estimate: CHF 2,000,000 – CHF 3,000,000
Sold for: CHF 7,198,500
May 2019, Geneva
Diamond Ring
HARRY WINSTON
Rectangular diamond, approximately 25.27 carats
D color, VVS2 clarity, Type IIa
Estimate: CHF 2,500,000 – CHF 3,500,000
Sold for: CHF 3,015,000
May 2019, Geneva
HARRY WINSTON
Set with 7 round rubies
Estimate: HKD 80,000 – HKD 120,000
Sold for: HKD 106,250
November 2019, Hong Kong
HARRY WINSTON
Set with diamonds totaling approximately 128.24 carats
Sold for: CHF 8,327,500
Estimate: CHF 6,500,000 – CHF 8,500,000
November 2016, Geneva
HARRY WINSTON
17 pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.36 to 0.88 carats each
Set with marquise and round diamonds
Estimate: HKD 800,000 – HKD 1,200,000
Sold for: HKD 1,437,500
November 2019, Hong Kong
Glittering Legacy: A Dazzling Showcase of Harry Winston’s Most Iconic Jewels at Christie’s Auctions
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