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King of Diamonds: Harry Winston, the Definitive Biography of an American Icon

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By (author): Ronald Winston William Stadiem

Enter the glamorous domain of world-famous jewellery house, Harry Winston, and discover the true rags-to-riches story of the immigrant family behind the phenomenon.

Harry Winstons famous slogan for his success was: knowledge, courage, and the ability to finance. King of Diamonds: The Flawless World of Harry Winston is the quintessential rags-to-riches success story of a very poor immigrant family emigrating from Ukraine to America. It is the story of how one man, Harry Winston, created a famous name with his company, founded in New York City in 1932. Winston became known for the owning and sales of very large diamonds. At one point, he owned a third of the worlds most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, which earned him the moniker King of Diamonds.

The book details how author Ronald Winstons father got his start and began what would eventually become the most famous jewellery house in the world. Peek inside his first office, an upstairs Fifth Ave location, followed by subsequent locations in Rockefeller Centre, an office across from St. Patrick's Cathedral, and finally an image-building store on Fifth Avenue.

Known as the Jewelleer to the Stars, Winstons gems have appeared both on the Hollywood red carpet and in famous Hollywood films like Notorious starring Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant, The Graduate starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. Celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Viola Davis, Helen Mirren, Gwyneth Paltrow, and many more have worn Winston pieces on Hollywoods biggest nights.

The story then follows Harry Winstons successor and heir, Ronald Winston, and his making of the family name. Under Ronald, the companys name would not remain just famous, but would become world-famous. Ronald built locations in Los Angeles, Hawaii, Japan, and China. Ronalds saga continued with his entry into the revolution in Angola, buying diamonds from its charismatic leader, Jonas Savimbi. Ronald Winston risked his life in order to make profits that repaid the death taxes caused by his fathers passing.

In all, King of Diamonds is a joyous evocation of two men who added an innumerable amount to the image, story, and marketing of luxury products, as well as to the joy of people who love and purchase these objects.

After all, as frequent Winston jewellery-wearer Marilyn Monroe would say, diamonds are a girls best friend. See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 612g
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
  • Publication Date: 23 Nov 2023
  • Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781510775602

About Ronald WinstonWilliam Stadiem

Ronald Winston the eldest son of Harry and Edna Winston was born in New York City in 1941 and raised in Westchester New York. As an undergraduate at Harvard University he was twice recognized by the American Rocket Society for research in solid propellants. He graduated from Harvard in 1963 with a degree in chemistry then worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University developing rocket propulsion technologies. In his late twenties at the request of his father he joined the executive team at Harry Winston Inc. When his father passed away in 1978 Ron assumed leadership of the company turning it into the global luxury brand that is revered today. He left the company in 2013 and returned to his first love science. Winston holds many science patents and is currently working in biotech on developing a cure for cancer. He lives in California with his wife and son.  William Stadiem is the author of such bestsellers as Mr. S: My Life with Frank Sinatra Marilyn Monroe Confidential and Dear Senator: A Memoir by the Daughter of Strom Thurmond. He has contributed to Vanity Fair and Town & Country and was the Hollywood columnist for Andy Warhols Interview and the restaurant critic for Los Angeles Magazine. Stadiem is also a screenwriter whose credits include Elizabeth Taylors last starring vehicle Franco Zeffirellis Young Toscanini and the television series L.A. Law. He lives in Santa Monica California.  

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