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Meghan Markle's Often-Worn Pendant Carries a Hidden Meaning, Jewelry Designer Says
Like her sister-in-law Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle often wears jewelry loaded with symbolism.
Such is the case for a pendant by Sophie Lis that the Duchess of Sussex has worn on numerous occasions, including to the Invictus Games in 2022 and on season 1 of Netflix's With Love, Meghan.
In a new interview, Lis speaks more about Meghan's relationship with the brand, including poignant earrings Meghan wore on her last day as a working royal in March it comes to Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, endless stories are told through their accessories—from earrings to bracelets to necklaces. Such was the case when Meghan chose Sophie Lis' Love Pendant—a piece she first wore in 2020 and has worn several times since, including while arranging flowers on Netflix's With Love, Meghan and at the Invictus Games in 2022.
Speaking to Page Six, Lis said the pendant symbolizes 'ever-growing love': 'It was particularly special when Meghan first got photographed wearing that piece, as we gave 10 percent from each sale to a dog charity I support called Wild at Heart, based in Notting Hill,' said Lis, who is based in London. (Meghan would no doubt approve—she's a well-known dog lover herself.)
The diamond and ruby pendant was inspired by 19th century French poet Rosemonde Gérard's 'The Eternal Song' and reads '+ qu'hier' and '— que demain,' meaning, 'I love you more today than yesterday but less than tomorrow.'
Meghan has worn other pieces from Lis' collection, including wearing a pair of her hoop earrings for her final day as a working royal in March 2020.
'Meghan was a fan of us right from the beginning,' Lis said. 'She became aware of our brand just before she moved to the U.S., but there was no gifting—she definitely bought her pieces.'
Lis added that the Duchess of Sussex has 'always been a great supporter, and I'm very grateful for her raising awareness of the brand, especially as the storytelling behind each piece is meaningful.'
Of the Fallen Star Earrings Meghan chose to wear on her last day as a working royal five years ago, Lis said that the set is 'meant to offer guidance and direction. It's such a nice thought to follow the star.' Page Six reported that royal cousin Princess Eugenie also owns a pair of the hoop earrings, as does Meghan's longtime friend Abigail Spencer, who appeared on With Love, Meghan's first season.
'My jewelry has always been inspired by things beyond our understanding—the beauty of our world and infinite possibility of the unknown,' Lis said.
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