When it comes to royal tradition, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren’t typically the first names that come to mind. And in a recent Instagram post, the Duchess of Sussex once again shows her flair for doing things her own way – this time with her engagement ring stack.
In a post shared by her lifestyle brand, As Ever, the Duchess of Sussex is seen scooping tea leaves with her left hand prominently on display – revealing an unconventional ring arrangement: her engagement ring at the base, the eternity band in the middle, and her wedding band stacked on top.
Over the years, Meghan has been seen wearing her rings in a variety of combinations, often switching up the traditional order. While ring placement ultimately comes down to personal preference, the classic arrangement is the wedding band first, followed by the engagement ring, and finally the eternity band.
Diamond experts from UK retailer Steven Stone have taken a closer look at Meghan’s distinctive ring styling, exploring the possible reasons behind her choices – and estimating the impressive value of her dazzling stack.
“Meghan often chooses to wear her engagement ring stack in a non-traditional way, a subtle yet meaningful reflection of both her and Prince Harry’s willingness to break from royal convention. Their choice to embrace individuality over tradition mirrors their bold, modern approach to life and their roles beyond the royal family.
Prince Harry proposed to Meghan Markle in 2017 with a custom-designed three-stone engagement ring featuring a 3-carat cushion-cut diamond from Botswana and two smaller diamonds from Princess Diana’s jewellery collection. Over a year later, Meghan updated the ring by replacing the original yellow gold band with a diamond-studded one. The ring features high-quality stones with exceptional clarity, thus, I’d value it at approximately £120,000.
Meghan’s wedding band is made of Welsh gold gifted by the late Queen Elizabeth II. It was crafted from the same nugget of gold used for both her own and Kate Middleton’s rings. Worth around £10,000, it was made by Cleave & Company – the jeweller who also created Meghan’s engagement ring.
Meghan’s eternity ring was a first anniversary gift from Prince Harry, first seen publicly at Trooping the Colour in 2019. Crafted with conflict-free diamonds, the ring holds special meaning as it features the birthstones of Meghan, Archie, and Harry – peridot, emerald, and sapphire – discreetly set on the underside. Each stone symbolises a unique aspect of their family bond, including protection, empowerment, and affection. I’d estimate it to be worth £80,000.
Altogether, Meghan Markle’s engagement ring stack – no matter how she chooses to wear it – is worth an impressive £210,000.”
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