Harry Winston

Harry Winston is an American luxury jewellery and watch house founded in 1932 in New York by Harry Winston (1896–1978). Renowned for exceptional diamonds and coloured gemstones, the house became particularly associated with important historic and exceptionally rare stones.

Often referred to as the “King of Diamonds,” Winston built a reputation for acquiring significant gemstones and creating high-jewellery pieces designed to emphasise the stones rather than the setting.

The house is known for:

  • Exceptional diamonds: including some of the world’s most famous historic diamonds.
  • High jewellery: elaborate pieces featuring rare diamonds and coloured gemstones.
  • Classic diamond designs: particularly elegant, stone-focused settings.
  • Important gemstones: Harry Winston has handled notable stones including the Hope Diamond, which he donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958.
  • Red-carpet jewellery: the house has a long association with major film awards and celebrity appearances.

Founded: 1932, New York
Founder: Harry Winston
Speciality: High jewellery, exceptional diamonds and gemstones
Known for: The Hope Diamond, important diamonds, high jewellery and diamond craftsmanship

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Weldons

We love jewellery!! Weldons is a fourth generation family jewellers with over 100 years experience in supplying top grade certificated diamonds and rare and unusual pieces of jewellery for every occasion. We specialise in one-off pieces of vintage and estate jewellery, engagement rings and anniversary rings. We also stock one of the widest ranges of antique Irish silver in the world, from rare 17th and 18th century pieces to modern giftware and tableware.