Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently offered a glimpse into her extensive jewelry collection during a promotional video for her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The clip, shared on the brand's Instagram page, featured Markle preparing an ice cream sundae, but her dazzling rings quickly became a focal point for royal observers.
During the segment, Markle wore her wedding ring alongside a prominent pear-shaped diamond band, estimated by jewelry experts to be worth approximately $250,000. This particular ring has been described by some as an "engagement ring upgrade." Also visible on her right hand was a new, unidentified gold band. Accompanying these pieces was Princess Diana's Cartier Tank Française watch, a gift to Meghan following her marriage to Prince Harry, valued at around $24,020. She also wore a $3,197 Jennifer Meyer tennis bracelet.
Notably absent from her usual adornments was Markle's engagement ring, a piece she has reportedly not worn publicly for over four months. The last documented appearance of the engagement ring was in February 2026, at an NBA game in California.
Prince Harry commissioned the original engagement ring in 2017 from Cleave & Company, the late Queen Elizabeth II's regular jeweler. The design incorporated diamonds from one of Princess Diana's bracelets, a detail Prince Harry requested as a tribute to his late mother. The ring is believed to have undergone several modifications since its initial creation.
In June 2019, Markle was seen wearing the ring with a thinner band and additional small diamonds set along the sides, a change that some suggested lent it a more American aesthetic. Royal commentator Omid Scobie, in his book 'Finding Freedom,' noted that Prince Harry was reportedly behind this alteration, with input from jeweler Lorraine Schwartz.
Further speculation about changes to the ring arose in 2022 when Markle attended the Invictus Games. At that time, it appeared that additional diamonds may have been added to the setting. In 2023, the ring was absent from several of Markle's public appearances, with reports suggesting it was undergoing repairs for a loose stone, which some interpreted as a third alteration. In 2025, a trailer for Markle's Netflix series showed the ring's central diamond appearing to be emerald-cut rather than its original cushion-cut, leading some to believe it was a fourth iteration or possibly a replica.
The five-carat pear-shaped diamond ring on her right hand, first seen in October 2025, has been interpreted by jewelry experts as potentially symbolizing independence and personal power, or perhaps marking a new chapter. Experts suggest that individuals increasingly choose to update their rings to signify personal milestones rather than solely for traditional occasions.
This display of jewelry coincides with the recent launch of Markle's new blackberry fruit spread for her American Riviera Orchard brand. The product was introduced via social media, described as a "pantry favorite" with a rich, vibrant flavor.