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Icon Archive › Royalty (Historic) › King James I of England

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King James I of England

Pear Diamond 55.23ct — English king who set the pale-yellow diamond in the Mirror of Great Britain

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King James I of England is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 55.23 carats. English king who set the pale-yellow diamond in the Mirror of Great Britain (1605).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great diamond stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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What diamond or jewel is associated with King James I of England?

King James I of England is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 55.23 carats. English king who set the pale-yellow diamond in the Mirror of Great Britain.

What cut and colour is King James I of England's diamond?

It is a Pear cut.

What era and origin is it from?

It dates to 1605. Origin / association: United Kingdom.

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StoneDiamond

ShapePear

Carat (approx.)55.23 ct

Era1605

RegionUnited Kingdom

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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