Why It Matters
- Across ten galleries at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, 7–13 September 2026, Harry Winston assembles more than 165 High Jewelry and timepiece creations for the first time in a single public exhibition.
- The Winston Pink Legacy Diamond — an 18.96-carat GIA Fancy Vivid Pink stone acquired for CHF 50.4 million at Christie’s Geneva in 2018 — makes its first appearance in China.
- The Rockefeller-Winston Emerald, an 18.03-carat Colombian emerald set with 108 diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, anchors the centrepiece Rare Jewels gallery alongside the Pink Legacy.
- The exhibition traces ninety-four years of Harry Winston history, from the 1932 founding through archival treasures and present-day High Jewelry.
The Two Stones That Define the Exhibition
The Winston Pink Legacy’s 18.96-carat weight is not incidental. The figure mirrors 1896, the birth year of Mr. Harry Winston himself — a detail that gives the stone a biographical weight beyond its physical scale. At Fancy Vivid Pink, the GIA’s highest saturation grade for pink diamonds, even five-carat examples command extraordinary auction prices. At nearly nineteen carats, the Legacy occupies a category where comparable stones simply do not exist.
The Rockefeller-Winston Emerald carries a different kind of gravity. Originally owned by the Rockefeller family, the 18.03-carat Colombian emerald was acquired by the House in spring 2017 and subsequently set into a Winston-style ring: 108 round brilliant and pear-shaped diamonds totalling approximately 10.70 carats, in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum. Unenhanced Colombian emeralds exceeding 18 carats — with the clarity and colour saturation Harry Winston demands — appear on the open market with extreme infrequency.
Ten Galleries, Ninety-Four Years
The exhibition’s ten galleries move chronologically, from Mr. Winston’s founding of Harry Winston, Inc. in 1932 through to the jewels of today. Dedicated chapters cover the House’s design vocabulary — the cluster technique that maximises light return, the principle that metal should never compete with the gem — alongside galleries devoted to Historic Stones, the Fifth Avenue salon, Red Carpet appearances, and Harry Winston timepiece collections spanning the Opus series to Project Z.
A Tradition That Began in 1949
The Shanghai exhibition continues what Mr. Winston inaugurated as The Court of Jewels in 1949 — a travelling exhibition that brought the Hope Diamond, the Star of the East, and other legendary pieces to public audiences, with each stop benefiting a local charity. Edna Winston framed the principle directly: “It belongs to the people and not just one person.” That same commitment shapes the Shanghai presentation, open to the public via reservation through the Harry Winston WeChat mini programme.
For collectors and connoisseurs in China — a market whose appetite for High Jewelry has grown faster than any other over the past decade — the opportunity to stand before two stones of this combined significance, in one room, is genuinely without precedent. Discover more at harrywinston.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Harry Winston Rare Jewels of the World exhibition taking place?
The exhibition runs from 7 to 13 September 2026 at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre in Shanghai, China. Entry is open to the public with a reservation required via the Harry Winston WeChat mini programme.
What is the Winston Pink Legacy Diamond and why is it significant?
The Winston Pink Legacy is an 18.96-carat diamond graded Fancy Vivid Pink by the GIA — the highest saturation grade assigned for pink diamonds. Harry Winston acquired it at Christie's Geneva in November 2018 for a reported CHF 50.4 million. The Shanghai exhibition marks the stone's first-ever presentation in China.
What is the Rockefeller-Winston Emerald?
The Rockefeller-Winston Emerald is an 18.03-carat unenhanced Colombian emerald originally owned by the Rockefeller family, acquired by Harry Winston in spring 2017. The House subsequently set it in a ring surrounded by 108 round brilliant and pear-shaped diamonds totalling approximately 10.70 carats, in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum.
How many pieces are on display at the Shanghai exhibition?
The exhibition brings together more than 165 High Jewelry and timepiece creations — including legendary stones, one-of-a-kind jewels, archival treasures, and exceptional watches — displayed across ten thematic galleries.
What is the historical tradition behind Rare Jewels of the World?
The exhibition continues a tradition Harry Winston himself began in 1949 with The Court of Jewels, a travelling exhibition that brought the House's most prized jewels — including the Hope Diamond — to public audiences across the United States and several international cities, with each stop benefiting a local charitable organisation.
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