Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Celebrity Weddings Royal Weddings Meghan Markle Wore Princess Diana's Stunning Aquamarine Ring to the Hope Gala Last Night The Duchess of Sussex first wore the aquamarine sparkler during her 2018 nuptials to Prince Harry. By Madeline Buiano Madeline Buiano Madeline Buiano is the staff writer for MarthaStewart.com, sharing her knowledge on a range of topics—from gardening and cleaning to home and pets. She has five years of writing and editing experience in the digital publishing industry. Editorial Guidelines Published on December 7, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Angela Weiss and Tim Graham / GETTY IMAGES When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry first wed back in 2018, the Duchess of Sussex wore a stunning aquamarine sparkler on her finger as her "something blue." The gem was a tribute to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, the ring's original owner. During a recent outing, Meghan honored the Duchess of Wales once again when she was photographed wearing the eye-catching bauble for a second time. Meghan donned a white, off-the-shoulder custom Louis Vuitton gown to last night's Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala. The dress is reminiscent of the bateau-style Givenchy number she wore during her nuptials to prince Harry at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. She accessorized her Hope Gala look with black pumps, a matching clutch, drop earrings, and of course, Princess Diana's emerald-cut ring. Kate Middleton Just Wore an In-Stock Wedding Dress to a Royal Event—and It Has a Special Connection to Queen Elizabeth When Meghan was first seen wearing the ring in 2018, a Kensington Palace official confirmed that it originally belonged to Princess Diana. The Duchess of Wales was photographed wearing the sparkler at a fundraising event for Christie's in 1997. According to a report by Entertainment Tonight, the the ring was then gifted to Meghan by Prince Harry on their wedding day. The blue accessory was unmistakeable when Meghan stepped out with it on her finger once again for Tuesday's gala. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were there to be honored for their humanitarian work with Archewell, a non-profit organization founded by the couple. Meghan and Prince Harry were recognized for their human rights work in mental health, racial injustice, and their social impact through their foundation. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit