The Duchess Necklace | Harry Winston
The Duchess Necklace with Yellow Diamonds commands attention with its centerpiece — a 40.11-carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, Flawless in clarity and radiant in hue. This extraordinary stone embodies rarity at its highest level, uniting purity, brilliance, and exceptional color in a single gem.
The necklace pays homage to the Duchess of Windsor, whose love for yellow diamonds became a hallmark of her style and an enduring part of Harry Winston’s history. In naming this creation The Duchess Necklace, the House connects a legendary past with the present, reaffirming its role as the “King of Diamonds.”
The design frames the central diamond with a surrounding composition of white and yellow diamonds, each stone precisely chosen to enhance both the depth of color and the intensity of light. Their interplay creates a luminous contrast, elevating the golden warmth of the centerpiece while underscoring the purity of its clarity.
Craftsmanship is revealed in every detail. The radiant cut allows color to travel seamlessly across the 40.11-carat diamond, highlighting its saturation while maximizing brilliance. The halo of surrounding stones is calibrated with precision, ensuring perfect harmony and balance. Viewed from any angle, the necklace reveals symmetry, proportion, and refinement at the highest standard of high jewellery.
Part of the Royal Adornments collection, the Duchess Necklace continues Harry Winston’s tradition of creating one-of-a-kind jewels defined by exceptional gemstones. It is not only a tribute to the Duchess of Windsor, but also a testament to the House’s devotion to rarity and legacy.
The Duchess Necklace with Yellow Diamonds and Diamonds is a jewel of distinction — a creation where heritage, artistry, and rarity are united with absolute elegance.
Photography courtesy of Harry Winston.
Written by Gem Exploring Editorial.
