Meghan’s Markle engagement ring has a unique design.
In 2017, her now-husband Prince Harry commissioned Cleave & Company, the regular jeweler of the late Queen Elizabeth, to design the three-stone ring. The custom piece is also full of meaning: it features a large, cushion-cut diamond from Botswana (where Meghan and Harry first met) as well as two stones from the late Princess Diana jewelry collection.
The Duchess of Sussex told the couple during their engagement interview in November 2017 that the engagement ring was “beautiful, and it’s designed by him, it’s amazing.”
Meghan has also upgraded the ring since getting engaged five years ago. The Duchess of Cambridge replaced the original gold band on the ring with a micro-pave version in 2019.
Meghan Markle first debuted her engagement ring at Kensington Palace.
On Nov. 27, 2017, the public saw its first glimpse when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement and took photos.
Prince Harry proposed to Meghan at the palace grounds only a few weeks earlier. In the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan, he revealed that he had set up “15 electrical candles” and roses in order to pop the big question.
“He was down on one knee, and I said yes!” Meghan said, “We were so happy and excited.” I was like, ‘Ah! We’re doing it!’ “
Prince Harry created the ring himself.
Prince Harry created the bespoke piece of jewelry with Cleave & Company – the jeweler of the late queen Elizabeth.
According to the 2020 bio Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan in the Daily Mail, Harry began searching for an engagement ring even as early as May 2017 According to the 2020 biography, Harry reportedly began scouting for an engagement ring as early as May 2017.
Meghan Markle’s engagement ring contains three diamonds.
Meghan’s engagement rings has three stones. This style is known as a “trilogy ring”. Three-stone rings are often used to represent the past, present, and future of a couple, with the biggest stone representing the present.
The center stone is special
The Cushion-cut Center Diamond in Meghan’s Engagement Ring is estimated to weigh approximately three carats. It was sourced from Botswana, a country which is important to Prince Harry. This is also where the couple spent their first holiday together.
During their 2017 engagement interview, Prince Harry said: “It took me about three or four weeks after our first date to convince her to join me in Botswana.” Prince Harry revealed during their engagement interview in 2017 that they camped under the stars together.
The side stones were part of Princess Diana’s jewelry collection.
Prince Harry, following in the footsteps of his older brother, gave his future bride-to be a ring with a connection to Princess Diana. Kate Middleton was given Diana’s engagement ring while Meghan’s ring features two round diamonds that were part of the late royal’s jewelry collection.
Meghan spoke about Harry’s gesture during the couple’s engagement interview. It’s so special that this is a link between where [Harry] comes from and Botswana. This is very important to us.
Buckingham Palace once sold a replica engagement ring of Meghan Markle
Buckingham Palace’s shop offered a replica in September 2018 for sale. The “Buckingham Palace Statement Ring” featured three faux gemstones in the same arrangement of Meghan’s. It was an adjustable silver band instead of a yellow-gold one. Although it is no longer for sale, it was a great deal: it cost just under $40.
Meghan Markle’s wedding band is a gift of Queen Elizabeth
Harry gave Meghan a pure Welsh Gold wedding band on May 19 2018. This piece is a gift of Queen Elizabeth and has a long history for the Royals. Welsh gold was used as a wedding band as early as 1923, when the Queen Mother selected the material.
Meghan markedle debuted her new eternity ring in 2019 at Trooping of the Colour.
Meghan’s collection of rings grew even more in 2019. She now has a stunning eternity ring, which people confirms was given to her by Prince Harry on the occasion of the couple’s anniversary.
Meghan’s Markle engagement ring received a secret upgrade
Onlookers who were keen-eyed noticed that Meghan’s yellow-gold engagement ring band was replaced by a thin micropave band during 2019’s Trooping of the Colour ceremony. Harry claimed he chose it because his bride loved it.
Meghan removes her ring from time to time for a more subtle look
In September 2019, a source confirmed to people that Meghan left behind her engagement ring as well as her eternity ring for their royal tour to South Africa. This was to make the meet and greets more discreet. She chose to wear her Welsh gold wedding band and a Jennifer Meyer marquise turquoise ring instead.
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