Royal Family News: Meghan Markle Trades “Blood Diamonds” For Shiny New “Pinky Promise” Ring

British royal family news shows that Meghan Markle’s choice of jewelry has not always been straightforward. For example, she has engendered controversy for wearing alleged “blood diamonds.” Now her latest fashion statement is a bit more tame, and People profiled the incredible journey between Meghan and her new pinky ring.

According to the detail oriented mag, “The Duchess of Sussex debuted two new glittering diamond rings at the Invictus Games in April. She also wore the rings to Queen Elizabeth’s recent Platinum Jubilee celebrations. They were on display during a playful moment with some of the younger royal family members during Trooping the Colour.”

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The diamond-studded pieces even have their own name: the 1972 Tennis Pinky Ring. “It celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX, which gave women the right to play sports in schools and colleges.”

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The ring is adjustable and has a tiny diamond placed next to a larger one, “to represent one woman supporting another through a “pinky promise.”

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According to the outlet, “The company’s diamonds and gems are also ethically sourced and follow conflict-free and socially responsible practices.”

And, “The design of the 1972 Tennis Pinky Ring is inspired by the tennis bracelet with its all-around diamond look. To add to its symbolism, 19.72% of the profits will go toward a dedicated Women in Sports investment fund that will support ventures not just in fitness, but also in mental health, wellness and recovery.”

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Shilpa Yarlagadda started the fine jewelry company in 2017 and said she was inspired to launch the 1972 Tennis Pinky Ring after being, “educated on how much inequality there is for women in the sports field.”

She gushed, “When Meghan wore our ring, it was just such an amazing moment. I’ve always been super inspired by her. I listened to her UN Women’s speech when I was in high school. I watched Suits and I was a part of an organization called One Young World — I was one of their ambassadors and she’s a counselor for them.” Suits was an incredibly inspiring cable show.

She added, “when I was young, I didn’t really know what I could do. In high school and growing up in Silicon Valley, which is where I’m from, and especially in Palo Alto, we never saw that many female founders, that many female investors. The original pinky ring was designed to represent a pinky promise, to pay it forward, to support women.”

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