Showing the same care and commitment to our communities, as we do to our clients, has been a hallmark of the House of Harry Winston since its foundation in 1932. A dedicated philanthropist, Mr. Winston cultivated a tradition of giving dedicated to inspiring hope and improving lives.
In 1949, Mr. Winston organized the “Court of Jewels,” a magnificent traveling collection of his most impressive and historic gems. At the heart of the exhibit was the rare 45.52-carat Hope Diamond, the world’s largest deep blue diamond. For five years, the “Court of Jewels” toured major cities across the U.S. to raise money for local charitable causes. In 1958, Mr. Winston donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. as a gift to the world.
As stewards of our founder’s legacy, the company launched the Harry Winston Brilliant Futures® Charitable Program in November 2010, which proudly supports leading organizations in our Salon communities whose mission is to enable brilliant futures.
Within this program, the company and the Harry Winston Hope Foundation® are proud to support organizations that strive to give young people a quality education and the support needed for a healthy and hopeful future, and that enable all individuals to have access to enriching experiences within arts and culture.
