Bruce Winston claims about $1.3 billion worth of diamonds, rubies and other inventory have been siphoned from the family business since his father's death in 1978, and accuses Deutsche Bank...Winston believes Bankers Trust...bought by Deutsche Bank in 1999...allowed inventory and jewels worth approximately $700 million to disappear during the past 24 years. With interest, the value would be $1.3 billion...
Harry Winston has long been the diamond maker to the wealthy and famous [like Serena Williams]...earning a mention in Marilyn Monroe's famous rendition of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." Winston was also the maker of the 18K gold Maltese Falcon statue that appeared in the Humphrey Bogart film of the same name...
It's where Ben Affleck bought J. Lo a yellow and white diamond bracelet, and Kate Hudson got her diamond engagement ring.
