WhileMeghan Marklemight be sticking to her usual understated style of jewelry on tour withPrince Harry,she’s still managing to send some bold messages with her choices.
From wearingPrincess Diana’sbutterfly earrings and gold bracelet during her first outing in Australia,after announcing her pregnancy towearing a handmade pasta necklacefrom a 6-year-old fan, she’s also using the tour to shine a light on sustainable and ethical jewelry brands.
“Just seeing her wear our pieces really reiterates to us that she must already be aligned with our values,” Erica Bianchini, co-founder and designer at Ecksand, tells PEOPLE from her atelier in the small jewelry quarter of Montreal. “And the way she brought them all together is so fun, she always put things together so naturally.”
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The rings in sapphire, emerald and marquise diamond are all set in 18K sustainable, recycled gold. Later that evening she also wore the brand’sEmerald Secret Heart Stackable ring, which feature gold bands in rose, white and yellow with a moveable emerald heart.
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“I was really happy to see she chose that because I love emeralds and also they mean everlasting love, but I don’t think the duchess needs any gems to reinforce that!” notes Bianchini of her and Harry’s PDA-filled tour.
“I think they suit her just perfectly,” the British jeweler tells PEOPLE, adding: “They are quite organic, simple and pure, which somehow works really beautifully with her style.”
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And Meghan loves her current go-to diamond studs, havingre-worn her 3 Diamond Amigos Curve Post earringsfrom Los Angeles-based jewelerAdina Reyterseveral times on tour so far (as well as the brand’sSolid Pave Teardrop necklacein Fraser Island on Monday).
“Everything she has worn so far is very wearable, it’s not fussy and that’s her entire appeal,” Reyter tells PEOPLE, adding that she’s thrilled that Meghan is a fan of her designs, all of which are ethically made.
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“Customers want the personal message of the meaning behind the design and the brand — having someone likeMeghan Marklewear our pieces really communicates who we are and we couldn’t be happier.”
source: people.com
