The jeweler who created the engagement ring Prince Harry used to propose to Meghan Markle is refusing to make replicas of it despite being inundated with requests. Stephen Connelly, the director of Cleave and Company told the Associated Press that the attention on Meghan’s ring was “a bit of a shock.”
“We’re not going to be making replicas of it,” Connelly said. “If you want a ring, then we’ll design you a different one.” Meghan’s engagement ring is a three diamond stunner with sentimental value to Harry. The 33-year-old royal designed it himself alongside Connelly’s team, who are the jewelers to Queen Elizabeth, with one large stone in the center flanked by two smaller stones on the sides.
The two stones are from Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana’s personal collection — which makes them difficult to value. The central diamond is from Botswana, a country close to Harry’s heart. The prince shared his love of Africa with Meghan this past summer on a trip to the continent, which included a visit to Botswana. During their engagement interview, Harry said he included the smaller diamonds so that his mother could be with them “on this crazy journey together.”
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