7 of Meghan Markle’s most expensive jewellery pieces: from Princess Diana’s Asprey ring and the US$155,000 Cartier bracelet she wore to wed Prince Harry to the controversial Lorraine Schwartz earrings

Jan 23 , 2023

Meghan Markle’s jewellery collection features plenty of classic Cartier – but what else? Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle’s jewels are always subtle, sentimental and, above all, expensive – from her Cartier Juste un Clou necklace and diamond studs, to Princess Diana’s aquamarine cocktail ring

She and Prince Harry repeatedly turn to US jewellery designer Lorraine Schwartz for custom pieces, including the eternity ring she designed featuring Meghan, Harry and Archie’s birthstones

It’s fair to say that every time the Duchess of Sussex appears in public, the world takes note. And while her critics may scrutinise her behaviour, her fans are more likely to be scrutinising her fashion choices.

While Meghan Markle occasionally wears costume pieces, most of her jewellery collection is subtle – and expensive. Photo: @sussexroyal/Instagram

From the brands she’s wearing to her carefully chosen accessories for every occasion, Markle knows how to dress – and if you’ve been paying attention you’ll have noticed that her jewellery is often the highlight of her ensemble.

From necklaces to bangles, earrings to rings, Markle tends towards the classic, understated and meaningful. Oh, and did we mention expensive? Her sizeable jewellery box contains pieces from the world’s top jewellers, including a handful of rare custom items. Value-wise they’d no doubt also top a few lists. But which piece is worth the most?

7. Cartier Juste un Clou Necklace – US$30,100

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex makes a speech on stage during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in 2022 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Indigo/Getty Images

In one of her first big public appearances post-pandemic at the Invictus Games in the Netherlands last year, the Duchess of Sussex wore an eye-catching necklace: a yellow gold rendition of Cartier’s nail-shaped Juste un Clou necklace accented with diamonds.

Cartier’s edgy Juste un Clou necklace in 18k yellow gold costs US$30,100. Photo: Cartier

One of the brand’s edgier pieces, the Juste un Clou – translated as “just a nail” was designed by Aldo Cipullo in New York’s 1970s. According to Cartier, it “reflects the bold spirit of the era” and is worn by those wanting to make a statement that is original, independent, fearless, and free. Who better to pull that off than Markle?

6. Lorraine Schwartz Diamond & Onyx Jacket Earrings – US$40,000

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