Editor’s Note
This article details Harry Winston’s acquisition of the “Winston Pink Legacy,” an 18.96-carat Fancy Vivid Pink diamond, highlighting its rarity and significance in the world of high jewelry.
Harry Winston Acquires Rare Pink Diamond
Geneva, Switzerland, November 14, 2018: Harry Winston announced the acquisition of an exceptionally rare 18.96-carat Fancy Vivid Pink diamond, which has been named the “Winston Pink Legacy.” This superb emerald-cut diamond, acquired at Christie’s auction house in Geneva, is described as “a pink diamond of unparalleled quality and size.”
CEO Nayla Hayek’s Statement
“As the ‘King of Diamonds,’ Harry Winston has an unwavering passion for the rarest and most exceptional gemstones. This is the belief for which the brand has been revered for nearly a century and one we proudly carry forward today,” said Nayla Hayek, CEO of Harry Winston. She continued, “The ‘Winston Pink Legacy,’ with its extraordinary size and classified as ‘Fancy Vivid’—the highest grade of color intensity—is one of the world’s most magnificent diamonds. A gem of this quality and value is a once-in-a-lifetime sight and deserves to be called a masterpiece of modern times. We are honored to carry on Harry Winston’s legacy of excellence by welcoming this new world-class gemstone into our heritage.”