Paul Flato
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| Born | September 1, 1900 |
| Died | July 17, 1999 (aged 98) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin |
| Known for | Jeweler |
| Notable work | Art deco, important and whimsical fine jewelry |
Paul Edmund Flato (September 1, 1900 – July 17, 1999), was an American jeweler, based in New York City from the 1920s to the early 1940s. Considered the first celebrity jeweler, he was well known for important jewelry, and as an early proponent of whimsical pieces. His long list of movie star clients included Greta Garbo, Mae West, Rita Hayworth, Joan Crawford, Doris Duke, Ginger Rogers, Carmen Miranda, Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, and Gloria Vanderbilt—many of whom wore his pieces on screen.