Meghan Markle debuts new 'Queen' moonstone ring at Santa Barbara charity event, fueling birthday gift speculation

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, drew attention during a surprise joint appearance with Prince Harry at Kevin Costner’s One805LIVE! charity event in Santa Barbara this weekend, wearing more than £237,000 in jewelry. The centerpiece was a pear-shaped moonstone ring described as the 'Queen' Water Drop Moonstone Ring with a full pavé diamond halo from Logan Hollowell, worn on Meghan’s right hand during the outdoor charity concert.

Fans have speculated that the piece could be a birthday gift from Harry, given Meghan’s upcoming 44th birthday on August 4. The ring is believed to be the Classic Queen size, the largest of the brand’s three options, with the central moonstone framed by a halo of diamonds. The moonstone, described by the brand as bringing good fortune and success in love and business, is noted in product descriptions as the moonstone associated with the goddess Diana, a potential homage to the late princess.

The Logan Hollowell piece is described as crafted in 14k gold with the pear-shaped gem surrounded by a 0.25-carat halo of white diamonds and is available in yellow, rose, or white gold. The brand notes that its pieces are handmade in Los Angeles using recycled gold and ethically sourced gemstones. Meghan’s reported choice of the largest Queen size has added to the interest surrounding the ring, which is said to be valued around £3,185. She is believed to have styled it with other familiar pieces from her jewelry portfolio for the outdoor fundraiser, which supported local first responders.

[Image would appear here: Meghan Markle at Santa Barbara event]

In addition to the new ring, Meghan wore several other high-end pieces that together contributed to the overall jewelry total. Among them were Princess Diana’s Cartier Tank Française watch, valued at about £17,800, and an 18-carat gold Cartier Love bracelet, priced around £7,050. She also wore a Jennifer Meyer mini bezel tennis bracelet, which is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and valued at approximately £2,370. The engagement ring she received from Harry in 2017 remains the centerpiece of her ring stack, a cushion-cut diamond from Botswana surrounded by two smaller diamonds from Diana’s collection, originally crafted by Cleave & Co. The couple has also worn an eternity ring, given by Harry to mark their first wedding anniversary, which features a set of birthstones for Meghan, Archie, and Harry. Collectively, those pieces push the tally of jewelry worn at the event well over £237,000, with Meghan also stacking her Welsh gold wedding band and additional gold bracelets on her wrist.

The charity concert event, held at Costner’s oceanside estate, is described as an annual benefit that brings together artists and supporters to fund equipment and mental wellness programs for Santa Barbara County’s first responders. Performers at the event included Trisha Yearwood, Good Charlotte, and The Fray, with Oprah Winfrey among the attendees. The gathering is part of a broader pattern of high-profile public appearances by the couple following a period of publicized tensions within the Royal Family and a flurry of media coverage surrounding Harry’s memoir and interviews.

The appearance comes amid a broader arc of recent outreach between Harry and his father, King Charles, including a face-to-face meeting in London earlier this month and renewed public discussion about the prospects for a reconciled relationship within the broader royal family. Harry’s memoir Spare, published last year, has continued to shape conversations about the family dynamic, though confidants around the couple have signaled a desire to focus on charitable work and family life rather than public disputes.

Beyond royal-relation context, the event underscores Meghan’s ongoing role as a public figure who frequently blends fashion with philanthropy. Her jewelry choices—both new pieces like the Logan Hollowell ring and heirlooms from Diana—often attract attention from fans and media, fueling speculation about gift-giving and personal milestones. The Logan Hollowell line emphasizes sustainable practices and ethical sourcing, a factor many observers note when assessing Meghan’s jewelry choices in public appearances.

The One805LIVE! concert and its fundraising goals reflect a broader trend in which celebrity-driven events seek to support essential services and mental wellness programs for first responders. For Meghan and Harry, appearances at these events also serve to reinforce their public-facing commitments to charitable causes, even as they navigate ongoing questions about their place in the wider public conversation surrounding the Royal Family and royal tradition. The Santa Barbara appearance, therefore, represents both a fashion moment and a narrative touchstone in the couple’s evolving public story.