New Gem Exhibit Coming to NMNH

“The Winston Red Diamond and the Winston Fancy Color Diamond Collection” at the National Museum of Natural History

Source: Smithsonian Magazine, January 15, 2025. Thanks to MSDC Member Laura Dwyer for spotting this item!

Harry Winston holds famous stones in the palm of his hand, including The Indore Pears, Catherine The Great Sapphire, The Jonker I, Hope Diamond, a 14 carat ruby, a 42 carat emerald, The Idol’s Eye and The Star of the East. Image courtesy of Harry Winston.

Natural red diamonds are among the rarest gems on the planet, but the Winston red diamond is even more special. At 2.33 carats, it’s one of the largest examples of a diamond with a “fancy red” color grading. A gift of Ronald Winston in 2023, it will be on exhibit in the National Museum of Natural History’s Winston Gallery, named after Ronald’s father, Harry Winston, alongside 40 other diamonds from the Winston Fancy Color Diamond Collection. 

The exhibit opens April 1.