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She can get a loaner tiara from the BRF vaults if she wants a different style/color.
LaRae
LaRae
to pass down in Harry's line?
We don't know whether she is partial to any specific gem. I would have a really hard time answering that question myself. I do know that I prefer silver over gold jewelry - but should every woman have a favorite gem stone?I think it's possible IF she really likes sapphires. We just don't know what gems she is partial too. Maybe she'll get an all diamond set like the Queen has.
Sometimes women favor their birthstone, sometimes they don't. I like several different gems which I figure most women do. I also like my birthstone and have a ring made using fire opals.
Of course many women love diamonds as well.
LaRae
Though you never know
For some reason though, my gut feeling is that should there be a wedding, Meghan will opt out for simplicity and perhaps just wear a garland of flowers in her hair. Both Meghan and Kate seem prefer to be minimalistic when it comes to jewelry.
Given her [noted] Feminism, perhaps jewels that make up the Colours of the 'votes for Women' campaign [violet, white and green], might be good ?
So Diamonds, Amethysts and Peridots..? They go beautifully together, and MANY Women of the time 'showed their colours' by wearing such jewels without their Husbands having a clue what they really meant...
My birthstone is a diamond!
Meghan's birthstone is a peridot; haven't seen any in the Royal collection.
Though you never know...
(Wasn't her engagement ring from her first marriage a diamond? Makes me think she won't get another diamond.)
I think Topaz would be gorgeous (Diana's) on her...as I've said before.
LaRae
It would have to be re-worked...not as it is in the current form.
As far as Diana's jewelry goes I've said before too that it would be cool if they used a gem from her collection for the stone in an engagement ring.
LaRae
Diana's preferred stone was clearly Sapphire, as the Catherine's is..
Perhaps Harry's wife might care to differentiate herself ?
I know I would!
That's why I suspect Meghan will prefer an emerald or a ruby.
I don't understand the idea that X stone is inferior just because it's X stone. If the person loves them they aren't inferior in any setting.
LaRae
Simple and understated seems to be the theme.
LaRae
Even her more expensive pieces like her Cartier watch or the Cartier love bangle, they are the more understated and timeless pieces.
These are the earrings she seems to be wearing most often to galas; but of course she also has been seen wearing other earrings (with and without hanger):
Another one with hanger - (I like this one better)
Something small
Something black
Very tiny
For Meghan:
Pink argyll diamond for the engagement ring
Aquamarine bracelet for the wedding present (Diana's)
The Grand Duchess Vladimir tiara as the loaner state tiara events
The Grand Duchess Vladimir tiara as the loaner state tiara events
I think the better way to think of it is typically an engagement ring is something a woman wears forever (in the old days when marriage lasted til death), and it's an investment piece typically. It's not something that would be switched out all the time. Topaz is much more of a party piece. And of course the price tag attached to it reflects as it is a supply and demand situation.
I think there is little chance of that, and besides it's too substantial for for a Woman wholly unused to Tiara wearing. Something less overpowering is needed imo.
Old days? That still happens!
I think if it's a nice stone Topaz could be a unique engagement ring ...and let's face it, Meghan isn't going to be 'trading up' on engagement rings...whatever she gets.
I just like to see different or unique things. Unusual stones, chocolate/yellow diamonds etc etc.
LaRae
I'm a bit jaded. I'm sure it still happens for a few, but majority of marriages do end up in divorce.
As for Topaz, it's not about trading up. But let's not trade down either. I just find cocktail rings inappropriate for engagement rings. We can do fun, and I'm sure knowing Harry, it will be fun, but let's keep it in the ballpark.
For Meghan:
Pink argyll diamond for the engagement ring
Aquamarine bracelet for the wedding present (Diana's)
The Grand Duchess Vladimir tiara as the loaner state tiara events
Right I know they borrow pieces..but I don't remember her really wearing (red carpet or whatever events) fancy jewelry. She might be more like Kate who doesn't seem to really enjoy wearing those big pieces.
LaRae