Harry Winston - Couverture rigide

Winston, Harry

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0847875989 ISBN 13 : 9780847875986

Editeur : Rizzoli, 2025

Synopsis

A look through the sparkling history of Harry Winston, “King of Diamonds.”
 
From the legacy of the Hope Diamond to “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”, and from runways and red carpets to presidential inaugural balls, Harry Winston jewels are icons of international glamour. Harry Winston opened his doors in New York in 1932 and soon rose to the top of the international diamond industry. Winston revolutionized modern jewelry design by buying great collections of estate jewels and transforming precious stones into jewelry pieces that appealed to contemporary customers. This book showcases Winston’s most exquisite jewels and jewelry in captivating advertising campaigns, historic images, and celebrity photos, as well as showing the important stones with which the company has worked, including the Hope, Lesotho, and Vargas diamonds. Featuring archival and contemporary jewels and watches—displayed on beauties such as Elizabeth Taylor, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and, of course, Marilyn Monroe—this book presents some of the most breathtaking jewel creations and timepieces in history.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Harry Winston is America’s premier diamond specialist. Founded by Harry Winston in 1932, the company is a favorite of royalty and celebrities, and its designs are seen on red carpets all over the globe. Harry Winston has salons in international cosmopolitan locations, including New York, Los Angeles, London, and Hong Kong. André Leon Talley is a contributing editor to Vogue.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The definitive book on the famed jeweler Harry Winston is revised and updated, with over forty new images featuring some of the world’s most iconic jewels, modern masterpieces, and celebrity-worn creations.

From the iconic Hope Diamond to the famous “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” and from runways and red carpets to presidential inaugural balls, Harry Winston jewels have become synonymous with international glamour. Established in New York in 1932, Harry Winston quickly ascended to the pinnacle of the global diamond industry. Winston revolutionized jewelry design by acquiring prestigious estate collections and transforming their precious stones into modern, captivating pieces. This book celebrates Winston’s most stunning jewels and designs through mesmerizing advertising campaigns, historical photos, and celebrity moments, while also highlighting the significant stones the company has worked with, such as the Hope, Lesotho, and Vargas Diamonds. Showcasing both archival and contemporary jewels and watches―worn by stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, and Marilyn Monroe―this book features some of the most remarkable creations and timepieces ever made.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rizzoli
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0847875989
• ISBN 13: 9780847875986
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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