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J. P. Morgan

Sapphire 563.35ct — Banking titan who acquired and donated the Star of India sapphire and great gem collections

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J. P. Morgan is associated, in the documented record, with a Sapphire of approximately 563.35 carats. Banking titan who acquired and donated the Star of India sapphire and great gem collections (1900).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great sapphire 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 J. P. Morgan?

J. P. Morgan is associated, in the documented record, with a Sapphire of approximately 563.35 carats. Banking titan who acquired and donated the Star of India sapphire and great gem collections.

What era and origin is it from?

It dates to 1900. Origin / association: United States.

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StoneSapphire

Carat (approx.)563.35 ct

Era1900

RegionUnited States

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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