Guilty of binge-watching The Crown for royal jewelry? Then you need to know about Meghan Markle’s latest obsession from Princess Diana’s jewelry collection. The Duchess of Sussex may have raised a furore recently by referring to Nigeria as ‘my country’, but we’re preoccupied with how she accessorized herself during her three-day trip to the African nation. Meghan honored her late mother-in-law by wearing two necklaces that hold a special connection with the former Princess of Wales. Ahead, explore the deets of these royal jewelry pieces.
Gold Collar Necklace
All eyes were on Meghan Markle’s gold neck adornment as she touched down in Nigeria with her husband Prince Harry. The Suits actress topped off her look with a gold collar necklace on the first day of her trip. Further, she played up the necklace by wearing dainty Ariel Gordon earrings. What’s fascinating about this necklace is that it resembles the one Princess Diana wore over 30 years ago in Nigeria. Diana visited Lagos, Nigeria in 1990 where she first adorned herself with a gold collar necklace. She paired the necklace with two other royal jewelry pieces: her world-famous sapphire ring and dramatic earrings.
Diamond Cross Necklace
While everyone was stunned by Meghan’s collar necklace, she saved the best for the last: the diamond cross necklace. This necklace is a recent gift from Prince Harry to Meghan and it once belonged to Princess Diana. Meghan wore the stunning Princess Diana necklace with a St. Agni white strapless column linen dress. However, this is not the first time Meghan has followed the footsteps of her mother-in-law in styling herself. She’s been spotted earlier wearing Princess Diana’s butterfly earrings, aquamarine ring, and the Cartier tennis bracelet.
Butterfly Earrings
Meghan donned the butterfly earrings when she made her first appearance following her pregnancy announcement in Sydney in 2018. She paired the royal jewelry piece with a fitted sleeveless dress by Karen Gee. These earrings were first worn by Princess Diana during her time in British Columbia, Canada in 1986. The jaw-dropping yellow gold earrings are set with various small diamonds and blue gemstones. Moreover, it’s believed that Princess Diana jewelry collection features many pieces fashioned in the butterfly design.
Aquamarine Ring
On the day of her wedding reception, Meghan bedecked herself with Princess Diana’s aquamarine ring. The Duchess of Sussex wore the ring on her right hand which was seen when she waved at the photographers. The aquamarine center stone of this royal jewelry piece is said to weigh a whopping 13 carats. Surrounded by small solitaire diamonds, the ring is set in 24-carat yellow gold. Princess Diana was photographed wearing the awe-inspiring jewel at Christie’s in London in 1997.
Cartier Tennis Bracelet
One of the most dazzling bracelets of Princess Diana is the Cartier tennis bracelet. She wore this breathtaking piece at an American Red Cross Gala in Washington in 1997. The Duchess first wore the bracelet during a state dinner in Fiji in 2018. Ever since, Meghan has chosen it for various events, including the Salute To Freedom Gala in New York in 2021. She attended the 2021 gala in an all-red Carolina Herrera dress paired with matching Giuseppe Zanotti heels and earrings. Indeed, she turned heads.
Meghan has worn several royal jewelry items of Princess Diana, apart from all these charmers. The list includes a Cartier gold Tank Française watch and a gold cuff bracelet. Meghan’s love for the classic Cartier watch predates her time as royalty. The Duchess has earlier said that she bought herself a two-tone version of the watch back in 2015. Moreover, alongside her butterfly earrings, Meghan has often worn Princess Diana’s gold cuff bracelet. The bracelet is embellished with two mind-blowing deep blue gemstones. Â
Final Words
It’s almost impossible to miss drooling over royal jewelry whenever royalty makes an appearance. The natural precious gemstones and intricate designs of these jewelry pieces are forever etched in every jewelry lover’s heart. Further, the delightful anecdotes associated with royal jewels take their lore to new heights. For instance, did you know Meghan Markle’s engagement ring is bedecked with two diamonds from Princess Diana’s jewelry collection? Prince Harry picked these diamonds from his mother’s collection.
The vast world of royal jewelry is full of memorable moments. There are so many pieces whose impassioned appeal can be attributed to their interesting past. If you like eating up royal fashion, don’t forget to keep a tab on Fadpost.
