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Is this Meghan’s secret second engagement ring?

After all, diamond's are a girl's best friend - by Alice Murphy
  • 13 Feb 2019
Is this Meghan’s secret second engagement ring?
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped out in style for an awards gala in London on February 7.

Dressed in head to toe custom Givenchy, pregnant Meghan looked the picture of elegance - but despite her bespoke ensemble, all eyes were on the Duchess' hands.

Meghan and Harry February 7
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Meghan and Harry February 7
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Eagled-eyed royal enthusiasts spotted Meghan, 37, wearing a huge jewel on her ring finger with many speculating the piece is a second, more personal engagement token from the Duke of Sussex.

Inlaid with a large rare ruby, the ring comes from one of Duchess Meghan's favourite jewellers - ethical Canadian designer Ecksand.

Ruby 18k ring from Ecksad

Meghan's ring

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The handcrafted accessory is made from sustainably sourced '5.40 carat cabochon faceted cut ruby' with pave diamonds peppered round the 18 carat yellow gold band.

Meghan's ring is worth a reported $2,271.54 AUD.

Ecksand describes the jewel as 'a ruby like you've never seen before'.

Meghan Markle at the Endeavour Fund Awards on Feb 7
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The Duchess of Sussex is known for her preference for sustainable fashion and is a long-time champion of small local businesses.

During her 2018 tour of Oceania, the newly-minted royal coined the term 'The Meghan Markle Effect' which refers to the commercial impact on clothing and accessories worn by HRH.

Australian brands such as Outland Denim and New Zealand designer Maggie Marilyn felt the benefit of the Meghan Effect, with Marilyn reporting a seven-fold increase in social media engagement and direct customer requests.

Meghan Markle wears customised Maggie Mariyln

Meghan wears customised Maggie Marilyn

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Alice Murphy is a freelance journalist and self-professed news addict. Originally from Ireland, Alice is on a mission to visit every country in the world (telling stories along the way). She is most commonly found eating sushi, drinking strong coffee and reading horoscopes.

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