King of Diamonds: Harry Winston, the Definitive Biography of an American Icon (Winston Ronald)(Pevná vazba)

Enter the glamorous domain of world-famous jewelry house, Harry Winston, and discover the true rags-to-riches story of the immigrant family behind the phenomenon. Harry Winston's 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 world's most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, which earned him the moniker "King of Diamonds." The book details how author Ronald Winston's father got his start and began what would eventually become the
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