Meghan Markle's new earrings are a message of hope
Meghan Markle made a surprise TV appearance last night, her first since sharing her heartbreaking miscarriage last month.
However the Duchess of Sussex didn't discuss her personal experience during her televised speech on CNN, choosing instead to honour the 'private heroes' of the pandemic.
She said that 'in the face of this devastating reality, we also saw the power of the human spirit and the remarkable ways that communities respond in challenging times'.
You can read her full speech below:
While her words spread a message of hope, so did her jeweller. The Duchess wore a pair of gold Catherine Zoraida earrings shaped like swallows, a universal symbol of love and hope.
Interestingly, according to Reference.com, 'the ancient Romans believed that the swallow was a totem bird for mothers in sorrow, and that it embodied the souls of children who had been lost in childbirth'.
GOLD SWALLOW STUD EARRINGS, <a href="https://catherinezoraida.com/products/gold-swallow-stud-earrings" data-link-merchant="catherinezoraida.com"">£120 at ZORAIDA
These divine stud earrings feature swallows in flight as they travel together on their migration journey. These earrings have been designed especially for the RSPB where 10% of all sales will go directly to the RSPB charity to continue the incredible work they do. Made in 18ct gold plated silver (eco silver). Length of swallow - from tip of tail to tip of beak - 10mm.
The earrings cost £120, and 10% of all sales go to the RSPB charity. They're also made of eco silver, and we know Meghan is a fan of sustainable fashion.
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Although she's always loved fashion - she used to create scrapbooks of her favourite trends and looks, including Sienna Miller and Kate Moss' boho phase - her first job was at MoneySavingExpert.com, sourcing the best deals for everything from restaurants to designer sales.
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