Meghan Markle’s latest Instagram post for her lifestyle brand As Ever has sparked speculation about a new pear-shaped diamond ring she wore on her right hand. The Duchess of Sussex first debuted the ring at a festival last autumn and was spotted wearing it again at an NBA All-Star Game in February. Each time, she has worn it on her right hand, prompting jewellery experts to suggest it may have a hidden meaning.
Fans Wonder About Second Engagement Ring
Fans have speculated whether this could be another engagement ring, especially after teasers for her Netflix show With Love, Meghan showed her original engagement ring had been redesigned. Over the nearly decade since Prince Harry proposed, the ring has been updated at least three times, evolving with Meghan’s polished, pared-back style. The latest redesign appears to feature an emerald-cut diamond, bringing its estimated value to around £300,000.
The original ring featured a central diamond from Botswana, where the couple spent their third date, and two diamonds from Princess Diana’s tennis bracelet. In a recent Instagram post, Meghan wore both the pear-shaped ring and her engagement ring together, adding to the guesswork.
Right-Hand Placement as a Clue
Speaking to Elle, Angie Kennedy, Zales’s vice president of product merchandising, explained: “Right-hand rings often reflect personal style and milestones rather than tradition. For a piece of this significance, wearing it on the right hand allows it to shine as a statement and highlights her individual self-expression.”
For those inspired by Meghan’s pear-shaped diamond ring, a more affordable alternative is available. The Diana diamond pear halo engagement ring in 18k gold from The Diamond Store features a pear-shaped diamond as its centrepiece, with a halo-style setting that is smaller than the Duchess of Cambridge’s ring but equally timeless.
Pear-Shaped Diamonds in History
Pear-shaped diamonds have long been a covetable choice for engagement rings. Elizabeth Taylor’s 69.42-carat pear-shaped ring became known as the Taylor-Burton Diamond, while Frank Sinatra proposed to Mia Farrow with a 9-carat pear-shaped diamond ring in the 1960s. The style has seen a renaissance recently, chosen by celebrities like Adele, Meghan Fox, and Victoria Beckham – and now Meghan Markle.
