MEGHAN Markle has established an incredible jewellery collection since marrying Prince Harry.
From vintage Cartier pieces to modern delicate jewels showcasing the work of small brands, the Duchess of Sussex, 42, made layering and stacking bracelets, rings and necklaces fashionable.
The mum-of-two, who lives in California with Harry and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, regularly steps out with new jewellery.
Here are some of the very pricey pieces Meghan loves to wear – including a few sentimental items she has been gifted by Harry, that once belonged to Princess Diana.
£271,000 engagement ring
Seen on Meghan: First revealed at their November 2017 engagement
When Prince Harry proposed in 2017, he presented Meghan with a stunning three-stone engagement ring he had designed.
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The ring had a gold band and featured two of the late Princess Diana’s diamonds, with the main stone sourced from Botswana – a place that holds a special place in the couple’s hearts.
During the couple's engagement interview, Harry revealed he had specifically chosen a gold band for Meghan's original ring based on the rest of her jewellery collection.
He said: "The ring is obviously yellow gold because that's her favourite and the main stone itself I sourced from Botswana and the little diamonds on either side are from my mother's jewellery collection, to make sure she's with us on this crazy journey together."
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Over 18 months later, however, Meghan made some alterations to the ring, replacing the yellow gold band with a delicate diamond-studded band instead – thus increasing it's value.
£940 crystal ‘self-truth’ necklace
Seen on Meghan: February 2021 for James Corden appearance
The Duchess sent fashion fans into a frenzy when she appeared in a £22 blue dress on The Late Late Late Show with James Corden.
During his interview Prince Harry, the British talk show host gave the Duchess of Sussex a quick FaceTime call.
Along with her affordable frock – which sold out within hours – the former Suits actress wore a $1,296 [£940] crystal necklace from The Airelume, Page Six reports.
The collection of "wearable talismans" was designed by Taryn Toomey – who attended the Duchess' luxury baby shower at The Mark hotel in New York in 2019.
According to the product description, Meghan's lapis lazuli crystal "aids in self-expression and revelation of one’s inner truth".
£2,264 tennis bracelet
Seen on Meghan: March 2021 for Oprah Winfrey interview
Meghan sparked numerous debates after her whirlwind interview with Oprah after stepping back as a senior royal – but did you spot her jewellery?
Meghan opted for a mini gold tennis bracelet that will set you back £2,264.
It was designed by actor Tobey Maguire’s estranged wife, Jennifer Meyes, and she described the bracelet as a “true staple”.
£2,950 diamond jewels
Seen on Meghan: March 2021 for Oprah Winfrey interview
When the former actress gave Oprah a tour around her Californian home, this included visiting Archie’s chicken coop.
But that didn’t stop her from going full glam and wearing a pair of £2,950 earrings paired with her wellies and wax jacket.
The dazzling diamonds were from designer Jessica McCormack, who is a hit with the likes of Victoria Beckham and Rosie Huntington Whitley.
Meghan previously wore an £8,800 Tattoo Diamond necklace by Jessica which was inspired by Maori carvings – three times last year during her trip to New Zealand.
£2,431 astrological necklaces
Seen on Meghan: August 2021 for her 40×40 birthday video
- Taurus constellation necklace, £1,149 from Logan Hollowell – buy now
- Gemini constellation necklace, £1,282 from Logan Hollowell – buy now
Meghan released a video in honour of her 40th birthday and her necklaces had a very poignant secret meaning.
The Duchess of Sussex wore two astrological necklaces from LA brand Logan Hollowell, which featured the star sign constellations of her two children, Archie and Lilibet.
Archie was born on May 6, 2019, which makes him a Taurus, and Meghan is wearing the corresponding necklace, which is worth £1,149.
Meanwhile, Lilibet was born on June 4 last year, making her a Gemini, with her constellation necklace setting Meghan back £1,282, bringing the total of the two necklaces to £2,431.
£1,547 Zodiac ring set
Seen on Meghan: November 2021 for The Ellen Show
During her appearance on The Ellen Show last year, Meghan was seen wearing a £1,547 14kt Gold Zodiac Coin Ring by the brand Mateo.
It is made from solid 14kt yellow gold and set with brilliant diamonds.
The website description says: “They are indeed a must have and is the perfect accruement to your existing jewellery collection. Choose your sign.”
£1,132 Evil eye bracelet
Seen on Meghan: November 2021 for New York Times DealBook Online Summit
Meghan wore a gold bracelet that’s designed to ‘ward off undesired energy’ during her NYTDealbook Online Summit interview last year.
The Duchess of Sussex was seen wearing the gold-and-diamond Eye of Protection bracelet designed by Matthew Harris of Mateo New York.
The £1,108 bracelet description reads: “The Eye of Protection is a classic and essential piece which you will never want to take off.
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“Ward off undesired energy with this bracelet and attract good vibes only.”
This is not the first time that Meghan has relied on the evil eye symbol, having been seen wearing it during her royal tour of Africa with Prince Harry.
Meg wore a £450 18-carat chain, by Turkish-inspired jewellery designer Alemdara, as she gave a speech at Nyanga township in Cape Town.
According to the designer's website: "As per Ottoman legend, an evil eye on your person wards off jealousy from others."
£396 Pinky promise ring for female empowerment
Seen on Meghan: September 2021 for Time 100 cover
Meghan wore a staggering $384,000 (£277,929) worth of jewellery as she posed on the cover of Time’s 100 most influential people.
The Duchess of Sussex’s bling included two new $525 (£379) diamond pinky rings and Princess Diana’s $23,000 (£16,642) gold cartier watch.
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The Duet Pinky Ring has two diamonds of differing sizes on a spiral design, which are meant to represent two women coming together.
The rings are a poignant choice and are said to “represent one woman supporting another through a pinky promise”.
£16,642 Cartier watch
Seen on Meghan: September 2021 for Time 100 cover
Meghan was seen wearing a pricey Cartier watch that once belonged to Harry's mother, Diana.
Although it was said to be worth $23,000 when it was given to Diana from her father, it would likely sell for much more now given its royal history.
£5,800 Gold Cartier Love Bangle
Seen on Meghan: September 2021 for Time 100 cover
Alongside her Cartier watch, Meghan wore a £5,800 Cartier Love bracelet, which we’ve seen in the past.
It is thought to have been a gift from Prince Harry after they started dating.
The 18ct Cartier band, which is made of two C-shaped halves screwed together, is said to have been inspired by medieval chastity belts.
It even comes with its own screwdriver so you can remove it from your wrist.
£24,500 Yellow Gold Cartier Juste un Clou necklace
Seen on Meghan: September 2022 for Invictus Games
For one of her first big public appearances post-pandemic, Meghan wowed fans with an eye-catching Cartier necklace.
For the Invictus Games in the Netherlands last year, she wore a yellow gold rendition of the brand’s nail-shaped Juste un Clou necklace accented with diamonds.
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It's one of the brand’s edgier pieces, the Juste un Clou – translated as “just a nail” was designed by Aldo Cipullo in New York’s 1970s. According to Cartier, it “reflects the bold spirit of the era” and is worn by those wanting to make a statement that is original, independent, fearless, and free.
As for how much it cost, it would’ve set Meghan back a whopping £24.5k ($30,100).
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