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Harry Winston (HARRY WINSTON) product history and timeline explained

We will explain the history and timeline of Harry Winston products. We will explain the products in an easy-to-understand manner even for first-time customers.

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HISTORY

Harry Winston Timeline

1896	Harry Winston is born in New York.
1909	He moved to the West Coast to open a jewelry store in Los Angeles.
1920	At the age of 24, he founded a jewelry store called Premier Diamond.
1926	Acquires one of the most important estate jewelry collections of the 20th century.
1935	Acquired the 726-carat rough diamond "Jonker", which attracted worldwide attention.
1940	The "Winston Cluster" was born, becoming the symbol of Harry Winston.
1943	He won the "Stortusberry Emerald", one of the most important gemstones of his career.
1947	The name "King of Diamonds," which is still used today, became established.
1949	The company will hold an exhibition called "Court of Jewels," which will raise awareness of precious gemstones and also serve as a charity.
1950	The brand has released the Sunflower collection, inspired by the sunflower, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful flowers in nature.
1953	The name Harry Winston appeared in the film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" starring the historic actress Marilyn Monroe, causing a stir.
1955	It was around this time that the company expanded overseas, starting in Geneva, Switzerland, and opening in Paris in 1957.
1958	The Hope Diamond, also known as the cursed gemstone, is donated to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C., and becomes a national treasure trove of gemstones.
1960	It moved to 718 Fifth Avenue, which is also the current Harry Winston flagship store.
1978	Harry Winston dies at age 82.
1988	The first store in Japan opens in Ginza.
1989	Announced entry into the watch industry and released the "HW Premiere" and "Signature".
1998	The "HW Ocean" is announced.
1999	At the time, the woman who won the Academy Award for Best Actress wore a Harry Winston necklace at the awards ceremony, solidifying the brand's image as "the jeweler to the stars."
2001	In collaboration with independent watchmakers, the company launches the innovative "Opus Series" of watches.
2007	The company established its own watchmaking workshop in Geneva, Switzerland, the heart of watchmaking.
2009	The first model of "Histoire de Tourbillon" has been released.
2013	Harry Winston is now part of the giant Swatch Group.

　