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The Duchess of Sussex’s Bridal Jewels

05.19.2018 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are officially married, so it’s time to marvel at the sparkle of the new Duchess of Sussex’s wedding jewels!

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With her Givenchy wedding gown, Meghan wore plenty of diamonds, including an intricate diamond tiara from Queen Mary’s collection. The palace is calling this one “Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara,” so we’ll go with that name for the piece. The official press information noted, “The veil is held in place by Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, lent to Ms. Markle by The Queen. The diamond bandeau is English and was made in 1932, with the entre brooch dating from 1893.” That central element, the County of Lincoln Brooch, was one of Queen Mary’s own wedding gifts. Click here to see close-ups of the brooch/tiara!

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Meghan also wore her new diamond stud earrings from Cartier, which we covered in an earlier post here. Some had suggested that these might be her wedding earrings, and they were right!

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The diamond bracelet that Meghan wore on her right wrist is also from Cartier.

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Following royal tradition, the wedding ring that Harry gave to Meghan is made of Welsh gold provided by the Queen. It was made by Cleave and Company, the same firm that made Meghan’s engagement ring. Harry’s ring, made of textured platinum, was made by the same jeweler.

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And for fun, here’s a look at the entire dress, which was made by Givenchy’s new British artistic director, Clare Waight Keller…

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…and the magnificent veil, which was designed to include floral motifs from all 53 Commonwealth nations.

Royal Wedding Live Post!

05.19.2018 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Royal wedding souvenirs are displayed in Windsor, May 2018 (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Morning, magpies! I’m scheduling this post so that it will be published at midnight (central time) as usual on the day of the royal wedding. It’s finally here! We’re going to use this post as a place where you can discuss the wedding as it happens.

I’ll be logging on around 4 AM eastern/3 AM central this morning, and I’ll be monitoring this post throughout the festivities. (I will also be tweeting up a storm!) I’ll be updating the post with information as we learn it: what title will the couple get? what will the dress look like? what tiara will Meghan wear???

In the meantime, a few notes. Remember that (as a way to combat spam) links and images are not allowed in the comment section of this blog. Also remember that it’s okay to talk about why you don’t like a dress or an accessory, but it’s not okay to talk about the bodies and faces of the people we feature here. And please remember to be kind to each other!

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3:19 AM: I’m awake, I’m tired, and it’s time for an update! Harry and Meghan’s title has officially been revealed: Harry is now HRH The Duke of Sussex, with the subsidiary titles of Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel. When they marry in a few hours, Meghan will officially become a princess with the title HRH The Duchess of Sussex. Also: you can download a PDF of the official Order of Service over here!

4:22 AM: The guests are arriving, including the Spencers, the Middletons, and Oprah Winfrey! We’ve also got some info on the wedding rings. Meghan’s is made of Welsh gold provided by the Queen; Harry’s is textured platinum (and he’ll be wearing it on his ring finger). Both made by Cleave and Co., the same firm that made Meghan’s engagement ring.

5:28 AM: Meghan is wearing a tiara, and CNN is reporting that it’s from the Queen’s collection! Appears to be all-diamond, possibly from Queen Mary’s collection.

5:43 AM: We’ve got better pictures — it’s the delicate filigree-style diamond tiara from Queen Mary’s collection! I’ll upload an HQ picture once it hits Getty.

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6:17 AM: The palace has official released the info on the tiara: “The veil is held in place by Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, lent to Ms. Markle by The Queen. The diamond bandeau is English and was made in 1932, with the entre brooch dating from 1893.”

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6:45 AM: The tiara without the veil. Also note that Meghan’s wearing her new Cartier earrings. She has a bracelet on her right wrist as well — look for that in the upcoming detailed post on the jewels!

Meghan Markle’s Best Jewelry Moments

05.17.2018 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement, 27 November 2017 (DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)

In a few days, Meghan Markle will become a member of the royal family, and her access to impressive pieces of jewelry will skyrocket. Before she takes the plunge, though, let’s look back at some of her best pre-wedding jewelry moments!

Meghan Markle attends the the London Global Gift Gala, 19 November 2013 (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Meghan tends to favor minimalist jewels now, but five years ago, her jewelry box featured some serious statement earrings. She wore this sparkling pair on two separate occasions in the autumn of 2013, including an appearance at a film festival at Lincoln Center in New York

Meghan Markle attends ELLE’s Annual Women in Television Celebration in West Hollywood, 22 January 2014 (Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

Meghan made a statement again in 2014 when she wore this pair of dark earrings in West Hollywood

Meghan Markle visits Nottingham, 1 December 2017 (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

By the time she accepted Prince Harry’s proposal in 2017, however, Meghan’s jewelry style had shifted considerable. Her diamond engagement ring reflects her love of delicate, simple gold jewelry made in a classic style

Meghan Markle attends a Christmas church service at St. Mary Magdalene, near the Sandringham Estate, 25 December 2017 (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

But we do still see her reach for a bit of sparkle now and then, as she did on Christmas Day at Sandringham, when she wore this pair of diamond jacket-style earrings from Birks

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend the Queen’s Birthday Party at the Royal Albert Hall, 21 April 2018 (John Stillwell – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

To celebrate her new grandmother-in-law’s birthday, though, she reached for golden jewels to add contrast to her navy blue ensemble, including a stack of bracelets

Meghan Markle attends a reception for Women’s Empowerment at the Royal Aeronautical Society, 19 April 2018 (CHRIS JACKSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Whimsical diamond earrings from Birks were Meghan’s choice for a reception focused on women’s empowerment during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London this April

Meghan Markle attends the 25th Anniversary Memorial Service to celebrate the life and legacy of Stephen Lawrence, 23 April 2018 (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

She’s recently also debuted an impressive pair of diamond stud earrings from Cartier, which has led some to speculate that she may wear something similar for her wedding this weekend

Which jewels from the royal vaults would you like to see Meghan take out for a spin? I’m hoping to see her wear the Persian Turquoise Parure or the Queen’s incredible Godman Necklace!