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Address
2372 Morse Ave. Irvine, CA 92614
By Appointment Only
Monday to Friday: 8AM - 7PM
Weekend: 10AM - 2PM
If you were to count the number of personal “shout-outs” that a luxury jewelry designer received during one of the most popular movies of all time – you could
count them on one finger. Of course, we’re referring to Marilyn Monroe’s “Talk to me, Harry Winston!” during her rendition of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Unfortunately, most of the headlines generated by Harry Winston’s namesake jewelry firm over the past twenty years have focused on the struggle over the company’s ownership. That’s sad, because those headlines have somewhat obscured the legacy of the most prestigious diamond jewelry designer of the 20th century. And they also obscure the fact that the firm is still producing extraordinary pieces; Fergie, Halle Berry, Adele and Charlize Theron are among the many celebrities sporting Harry Winston regularly.
What has not suffered, however, is the value of the hand-crafted pieces Harry Winston has created since establishing a jewelry empire beloved by Hollywood stars and royalty. The resale value of the firm’s signature diamond rings, necklaces and bracelets remains extremely high, and the prestige of owning and wearing a classic Harry Winston piece is still unmatched.
When you are ready to sell Harry Winston diamond jewelry, you will find that it is worth top-dollar when you work with Dimorras. The extravagance and beauty of Harry Winston pieces is in high demand among our regular clients, so we are prepared to offer you the largest payout available from any buyer or dealer for your pre-owned Harry Winston jewelry. We provide free and confidential preliminary estimates for your pieces, often within hours, via our online website form. We look forward to corresponding with you.
Once upon a time, the saying went, luxury jewelry was only sold because of the “three D’s” – divorce, debt or death. Those remain three major reasons for resale, but today many women also sell their classic, expensive jewelry because they want to “trade up” to something new. Any of those motivators can be embarrassing and often prevent women from visiting local dealers to inquire about selling their pieces.
Some also hesitate because their used Harry Winston pieces are – for want of a better term – used. It’s natural, even for well cared-for jewelry, that signs of wear begin to show: chips, dings, even missing stones. We often speak with clients who believe those issues make their jewelry relatively worthless.
Dimorras understands that there are many, very personal reasons for peoples’ decision to sell Harry Winston diamond jewelry that they’ve owned or inherited. We also understand that not all pieces will be in optimal condition. But our process is designed to be 100% confidential, so there’s never any possibility of embarrassment. And we’re ready to make large payouts for Harry Winston diamond jewelry in any condition, so there’s no reason to hesitate when thinking about selling pieces that you’re sure “no one would want.” We want them.
Our expert appraisers have personally inspected just about every type of diamond Harry Winston has ever sold (not including the Hope Diamond, of course). They realize the underlying value in every piece, and their experience and knowledge allows us to offer you more for your diamond engagement ring, bracelet, earrings or necklace than any other company or storefront operation can pay. After you’ve received your complimentary, honest evaluation by filling in our website form (and a response usually takes just hours), we will invite you to ship your pieces, fully insured, to our facilities for a complete appraisal – all at our expense, of course.
We’ll prepare an offer and, if it’s satisfactory, put cash into your account within days with no expense, no inconvenience, and no embarrassment. We’re prepared to begin as soon as you are.
There’s no question that Harry Winston was a showman who understood the importance of publicity in building an iconic luxury brand. From the careful placement of Harry Winston diamond jewelry in films and on the red carpet, to his very public ownership and donation of legendary stones (including the Hope) to museums, Winston knew how to capture the public’s attention and imagination.
However, the Harry Winston brand has always been much more than just flash and marketing.
A keen understanding of the value of gemstones was the foundation of the Winston approach to diamond jewelry, and that inspiration came from the company’s founder. When Harry Winston was only 12 he spotted a two-carat emerald at a local pawnbroker’s shop, purchased it for 25 cents, and later that week sold it for $800. Winston appreciated and was fascinated by valuable diamonds and other stones; for that reason he made gems, not settings, the real stars of his pieces.
From the very start, Winston insisted that everyone working on his jewelry, including the gemologist cutting the stones, the designer providing the inspiration, and the craftsmen creating the actual works, collaborate to create diamond jewelry which was awe-inspiring yet minimalist. Everything is designed to showcase the beauty and reflection of the stones rather than featuring enormous, attention-grabbing settings. That’s the real secret behind the enduring allure of Harry Winston diamond jewelry.
One noteworthy example of this approach is the company’s signature engagement ring setting: split-prong platinum claws. They are optimally-designed to utilize the strength of platinum to hold the diamond firmly in place, but are almost invisible from a distance. This allows the brilliance of the stone to be beautifully displayed, without being obscured by “clunky” prongs or claws.
This attention to detail and company mission is a major factor in the continuing worth of vintage Harry Winston diamond jewelry – and remains a driving force in the company’s work today. There would probably be no “legendary” Harry Winston brand, though, without the intrinsic value in the name itself. Wearing Harry Winston makes a dramatic statement about the wearer’s fashion sense, elegance and personal style.
When you buy previously-owned Harry Winston jewelry, you’re not only purchasing beautiful luxury jewelry; you’re purchasing a look and an image. Our extensive clientele fully understands that, which is why we experience such demand for these pieces and why we want to buy yours. We hope that explains why, when you sell Harry Winston diamond jewelry to Dimorras, you can expect such large returns for your valuable pieces – quite simply, payouts no other buyer can match.