Harry Winston (HARRY WINSTON) product history and timeline explained

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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.
 

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