Harry Winston opens first store in China's Nanjing

Located inside the Deji Plaza, a luxury shopping spot in Xinjiekou, the 213-square-meter salon will house Harry Winston's jewelry and timepiece collections, including fine diamonds and rare gemstones.

Designed to resemble a "private estate", the salon boasts a contemporary ground level space, with Harry Winston's signature navy blue and gold façade, giving access from inside the emporium. The interior evokes the house's soft grey color palette and serves to complement the custom-designed lacquer, antique bronze furniture, and bespoke crystal chandeliers, along with the New York company's signature black and white starburst motif.

Dedicated galleries highlight the jeweler's one-of-a-kind high jewelry and wedding day jewels.

In honor of the Nanjing opening, the new store also displays a custom work of art that blends signature elements of the house with the culture of Nanjing. The illustration shows two lion statues adorned in gold before the iconic Winston gates, surrounded by plum blossoms, alongside birds in flight.

"We are pleased to announce the opening of our new salon in the prestigious Deji Plaza. While this opening marks our first in Nanjing, it is our seventh location in mainland China," said Nayla Hayek, CEO of Harry Winston, Inc.

"Nanjing is chief city renowned for its role in research, education and tourism, and today, we are proud to deepen our roots in a city that is known for its rich history and culture, as we continue to bring the Harry Winston brand to new audiences throughout the country."

Harry Winston currently hastwo salons in Beijing and Shanghai, respectively, and one in Shenzhen, and Chengdu, respectively.