Meghan Markle’s engagement ring from Harry ’causes issues’ and needs ‘care’ | Royal | News

When they announced their engagement in 2017, Harry said he chose the band because it matched the rest of Meghan’s jewellery.

Harry got help designing the ring from Cleave and Company. They were the favorite jewelers of the late Queen Elizabeth.

Harry explained why he chose the ring: “The ring is obviously yellow gold because that’s her favorite and the main stone itself I sourced from Botswana and the little diamonds either side are from my mother’s jewelery collection, to make sure she’s with us on this crazy journey together.”

Ingrid Seward, the editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, found it strange that Meghan decided to change her engagement ring.

She said: “I find it a bit odd that Meghan would want to change a ring that her husband had especially designed for her. A royal engagement ring is a piece of history not a bit of jewelery to be updated when it looks old fashioned.”

Meghan’s ring is believed to be worth more than £120,000.

Ben Roberts, the boss of Clogau, a company known for making the Welsh gold used in Royal rings since 1923, explained how looking after such a valuable ring can be tricky.

He once told Hello! magazine about Kate Middleton’s 12-carat sapphire engagement ring: “Even without any alterations, caring for an heirloom of such value comes with its own challenges.

“Kate and her team will need to employ careful maintenance, with regular inspections and in-depth evaluations, gentle cleaning to restore sheen, and, if necessary, expert repairs to ensure its longevity.

“That way, she can continue to wear it every day and maintain a constant connection to the past while grounding her in the present as a beloved senior member of the Royal Family.”