Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

1 9 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I a sixth sense for understanding how to unlock a diamond’s ultimate potential. Winston’s continued success in the estate jewellery market, throughout the 1920s, provided him the financial freedom to continue expanding his business. In 1932, Winston closed the Premier Diamond Company, and opened his namesake brand, Harry Winston, Inc., where he designed, manufactured and sold his own jewels. Little did he know at the time, but this marked the start of a remarkable legacy that will continue to be celebrated for generations to come. Jeweller to the Stars Harry Winston has shared a glamorous part of Hollywood’s dazzling history for more than seven decades. As the very first jeweller to loan diamonds to an actress for the Academy Awards, when he dressed Best Actress winner Jennifer Jones in 1944, Mr Winston helped to revolutionise modern-day red carpet glamour. Whilst it was the red carpet that earned Mr. Winston the title of Jeweller to the Stars, his first connection to Hollywood really began more than a decade prior, in the 1930s, after the acquisition of his first major rough diamond, the Jonker – a 726-carat stone. Today, the House continues to uphold Mr Winston’s reign as Jeweller to the Stars, bringing the excitement and glamour of extraordinary jewels to a new audience. From adorning Oscar-winners such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Berry, to modern-day luminaries, like Anne Hathaway, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Chastain, to lending exquisite jewels for trend-setting television shows, Harry Winston jewels continue to prove that they are more than just an expression of timeless style and sophistication – they are true stars among stars.