Meghan Markle debuts Logan Hollowell 'Queen' ring at Santa Barbara charity concert

Meghan Markle made a sparkling statement at a charity event in Santa Barbara this weekend, debuting a new piece from her go-to jeweler, Logan Hollowell. The Duchess of Sussex wore the 14-karat gold Queen Water Drop Moonstone Ring, a pear-shaped moonstone surrounded by a halo of white diamonds, priced at $4,195. The ring comes in yellow, rose, or white gold, and Markle styled it with a navy Carolina Herrera halter dress and a stack of gold bracelets at Kevin Costner’s One805LIVE! charity concert.

The ring’s name, Queen, drew attention from royal watchers given Markle’s evolving relationship with her official title since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Observers noted that the jewelry choice could carry multiple signals, including a nod to the late Princess Diana, since moonstone is a stone often linked to Diana on the brand’s site. The Duchess paired the piece with the Carolina Herrera navy sleeveless button-down dress ($2,490), caramel leather Ralph Lauren Tenney pumps, a Cartier Tank Française watch, a Love bracelet from Cartier, and a small Jennifer Meyer mini-bezel tennis bracelet, letting the Moonstone ring take center stage.

The Logan Hollowell piece marks the latest addition to Markle’s growing collection from the Los Angeles–based jeweler, a brand she has publicly supported for years. Logan Hollowell’s catalog is notable for celestial-inspired designs, and the ring fits within that motif. The label also offers the ring in other metals, continuing a preference Markle has shown for subtle signals through carefully chosen jewelry.

The duchess has frequently included Logan Hollowell pieces in public appearances, with celestial motifs and pieces that reference her children, Archie and Lilibet, appearing in the form of zodiac-inspired necklaces and other pendants from the brand. The brand’s zodiac pieces have been connected to Markle’s family by fans and fashion commentators alike. Earlier this year, Markle returned to Instagram after a five-year hiatus with a new profile photo that featured a Logan Hollowell diamond tennis necklace valued at about $26,995, further underscoring her ongoing collaboration with the designer.

Some observers see the Queen ring as part of a broader pattern: even as Markle steps away from the palace, she continues to project a sense of royalty through jewelry choices that blend personal symbolism with high-profile appearances. The Moonstone’s association with Diana on the brand’s site adds another layer of resonance for fans and royal-watchers alike, reinforcing a narrative in which Markle honors her past while reinforcing her independence.