Royal jewelry continues to captivate the public, and Meghan Markle’s engagement ring is no exception. Recently, fans have been buzzing with speculation that the Duchess of Sussex has made yet another change to her iconic ring—marking what could be the fourth alteration since Prince Harry proposed in 2017.
The ring, designed by Prince Harry himself, holds deep sentimental value. Its centerpiece is a cushion-cut diamond, estimated to be between 2.5 and 3 carats, sourced from Botswana—a country that holds special significance for the couple. It was there that Harry and Meghan took their first vacation together, and where Harry decided he wanted to spend his life with Meghan.
Adding to its emotional weight, the ring features two smaller round diamonds from the personal collection of Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana. During a 2017 BBC interview, Harry explained, “The ring is obviously yellow gold because that’s [Meghan’s] favorite, and the main stone itself I sourced from Botswana. The little diamonds on either side are from my mother’s jewelry collection, to make sure that she’s with us on this crazy journey together.”
Meghan echoed the sentiment, calling the ring “incredibly special” and noting how it connects her to both Harry’s past and their shared memories in Botswana.
The first known alteration to the ring came in 2019, when the original plain gold band—crafted by Cleave & Company, the Queen’s regular jeweler—was replaced with a delicate micro-pavé band. According to the 2022 biography Finding Freedom by Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie, this change was reportedly Harry’s idea. Jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz, who worked on the redesign, described Harry as “so romantic, so thoughtful.”
Speculation about further changes began in 2022, when fans noticed Meghan wearing the ring at the Invictus Games in The Hague. Some suggested she had added more diamonds around the central stone. Later that year, rumors swirled again when Meghan was spotted without the ring, leading to theories that it was being serviced due to a loose setting.
Now, the latest buzz stems from promotional materials for Meghan’s new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Observers claim the central diamond appears to have a more square shape, deviating from its original round-cut design. While Meghan has not confirmed any changes, the ring remains a staple in her public appearances, showcasing its enduring importance to her.
Whether or not the ring has been altered again, one thing is certain: it remains a cherished symbol of Harry and Meghan’s love story, blending personal history, shared memories, and timeless elegance.
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