Harry Winston

American jeweler (1896–1978)

Harry Winston (né Weinstein; 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.²

From Wikipedia’s article on Harry Winston (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Mar 1, 1896, died Dec 28, 1978.¹

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He also traded the Portuguese Diamond to the Smithsonian in 1963 in exchange for 3,800 carats of small diamonds.

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

From Wikipedia’s article on Harry Winston, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.²

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Harry Winston, Inc.Founder⁹

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Occupation: jeweler, entrepreneur, jewelry designer, shopkeeper.^{4 5}

Date not recordedFounded Harry Winston, Inc.³

Personal life

BornMar 1, 1896, Manhattan^{5 6}
DiedDec 28, 1978, Manhattan^{5 7}
CitizenshipUnited States^{5 8}

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