Jeweler Harry Winston
Harry Winston was known as the “King of Diamonds” and the “Jeweler to the Stars.” His designs were favorited by high-profile movie stars of his era, such as Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. His innovative design philosophy focused on allowing the individual gemstones to shine through first and foremost, dictating a corresponding setting that would compliment the stone rather than compete with it. Throughout his life, Winston acquired several high profile jewels, including the Hope Diamond, one of the most famous stones of all time. His grand, yet refined, aesthetic helped to revolutionize fine jewelry design, and his style remains at the cornerstone of a timeless aesthetic.
About The Author
Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.
