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King of diamonds : Harry Winston, the definitive biography of an American icon Cover Image Book

King of diamonds : Harry Winston, the definitive biography of an American icon / by Ronald Winston & William Stadiem.

Winston, Ronald, (author.). Stadiem, William, (author.).

Summary:

"Harry Winston built his empire while the Depression raged, World War II reshaped the world, and America entered its post-war period of prosperity. In this riveting biography, readers get a bird’s eye view of the dangers of the diamond trade and the lengths men would go to get their hands on the best of the “rough.” There’s also a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous, who clamored for Winston’s gems. Although he traveled the world doing business with kings, queens, and movie stars, Winston remained a devoted family man, whose chief wish was that his sons carry on the legacy he had built."

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781510775602
  • ISBN: 1510775609
  • Physical Description: 377 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Skyhorse Publishing, [2023]

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General Note:
Includes index.

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Subject: Winston, Harry, 1896-1978.
Harry Winston, Inc.
Diamond jewelry.
Genre: Biographies.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Madison Main Library BIO WINSTON WIN (Text) 30229101383395 Adult New Nonfiction Available -
Montgomery County Public Library B WINSTON (Text) 38198000435097 Adult Biography Available -
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Summary: "Harry Winston built his empire while the Depression raged, World War II reshaped the world, and America entered its post-war period of prosperity. In this riveting biography, readers get a bird’s eye view of the dangers of the diamond trade and the lengths men would go to get their hands on the best of the “rough.” There’s also a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous, who clamored for Winston’s gems. Although he traveled the world doing business with kings, queens, and movie stars, Winston remained a devoted family man, whose chief wish was that his sons carry on the legacy he had built."
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