Meghan Markle is embracing the festive season with a touch of opulence, as showcased in her latest Netflix special, which features her wearing jewelry valued at over $460,000. The Duchess of Sussex dazzles in “With Love, Meghan,” a new release that hit screens this morning, capturing her cheerful holiday preparations alongside Prince Harry and their circle of friends in California.

This special episode not only highlights Meghan’s holiday spirit but also her exquisite taste in jewelry. Alongside her signature Cartier love bracelet and Princess Diana’s iconic watch, Meghan unveils some new, eye-catching additions to her collection, including two stunning pairs of diamond earrings.

While trimming the Christmas tree, Meghan’s ears sparkle with the brilliance of Cartier’s ‘Destinee’ earrings, featuring two-carat diamonds that are estimated to cost around $66,460. These earrings shimmer magnificently under the festive lights, adding a touch of glamour to the holiday scene.

For a festive gathering with Top Chef star Tom Colicchio, who joined the couple for a warm bowl of gumbo, Meghan chose a previously unseen pair of diamond studs, further showcasing her sophisticated style and love for elegant accessories.

Meghan also picked out a pair of previously unseen diamond studs for her meeting with Top Chef star Tom Colicchio, as he joined her and Prince Harry for a bowl of gumbo.

These are believed to be the quirkily-named ‘Your One of a Kind’ earrings from ethical jewellery brand Brilliant Earth, and the one-carat pair seen on Meghan is worth $1,448.

Despite getting stuck into mixing raw chicken to make the dish, Meghan kept her stack of bracelets and her rings on – even after being critiqued for preparing a Thanksgiving turkey in the same fashion last week.

Meghan Markle is ringing in Christmas with crackers, gougères, and lots of bling – as she showed off jewellery worth over £344,000 in her brand new Netflix special

The latest instalment of With Love, Meghan was released this morning and follows an exuberant Duchess of Sussex , 44, as she gets in the holiday spirit with her husband, Prince Harry and her California-based friends

However, Meghan’s decision to skip gloves or take off her jewellery while working with raw poultry might be off-putting for some viewers

The third addition to her jewellery drawer was a pair of golden hoops from Toronto-based label Mejuri that are priced more modestly at around $835 as compared to the 18K white gold Cartier studs, with a halo of diamonds to complement the central rock. 

The lifestyle series sees Meghan recreate some of her favourite recipes, with the Duchess making her mother Doria Ragland’s famous Gumbo stew for Mr Collichio and Harry. 

However, Meghan’s decision to skip gloves or take off her jewellery while working with raw chicken and shrimp might be off-putting for some viewers. 

The Duchess was, last week, called out for the ‘unsanitary’ culinary mistake as social media users suggested it could increase the risk of cross-contamination and spread harmful bacteria like salmonella.

Eagle-eyed royal watchers will know that the rest of Meghan’s accessories are all old favourites – from Princess Diana’s invaluable Cartier Tank Francaise watch and her Jennifer Meyer tennis bracelet to her $160,000 engagement ring from Prince Harry. 

She also donned her signature Cartier Love bracelet that is crafted from 18-carat gold and believed to be worth $9,370. 

The bracelet’s screw motif symbolises eternal love, with a unique closure that locks around the wrist, representing lasting commitment.

Another piece of jewellery that Meghan is rarely seen without is her Lorraine Schwartz pinky ring that, like her new Cartier earrings, costs an eye-watering $74,434. 

These arrings from ethical jewellery brand Brilliant Earth are worth £1,090 (left) while the Duchess also displayed a new pair of Cartier earrings (right)

Like the first and second series, the hour-long holiday special gives viewers a closer look at her enviable wardrobe and expensive jewellery collection. Pictured: Meghan wearing Toronto-based brand Mejuri’s ‘Charlotte’ hoops 

Eagle-eyed royal watchers will know that the rest of Meghan’s accessories are all old favourites – from Princess Diana’s invaluable Cartier Tank Francaise watch and her Jennifer Meyer tennis bracelet to her £120,000 engagement ring from Prince Harry

The 3-carat emerald-cut diamond, known for symbolising stability and strength, is particularly fitting for Meghan, who has faced numerous challenges since she and Harry decided to step back from royal duties. 

While there have been rumours suggesting the ring was a gift from a mysterious Middle Eastern donor, its exact origin remains unconfirmed.

The Duchess’s delicate ‘Mini Bezel’ tennis bracelet was also, unsurprisingly, spotted on her wrist. She has been seen wearing the elegant, $3,000 piece designed by Jennifer Meyer, the ex-wife of actor Tobey Maguire, at multiple public engagements in recent years. 

Meghan rounded out her jewellery for the special, that was steeped in sugary-sweet sentimentality, with her wedding stack. 

When Prince Harry proposed to Meghan in 2017, he designed a bespoke engagement ring, featuring a cushion-cut diamond from Botswana, symbolising their first holiday together.

The ring also included two smaller round diamonds from Princess Diana’s personal collection, ensuring his late mother’s presence in their journey.

Initially crafted by Cleave & Company, Queen Elizabeth’s trusted jeweller, the ring featured a simple gold band and was valued at around £120,000.

However, less than two years later, Harry commissioned Lorraine Schwartz to resize and reset the ring with a new diamond band, which Meghan first wore at Trooping the Colour in 2019.

A closer look at Meghan’s wrist stack, including Princess Diana’s Cartier Tank Francaise and Love bracelet 

In 2022, speculation emerged that Meghan might have further altered the ring by adding a hidden halo to the design – also spotted in the Netflix series.

She paired it with her £10,000 ($13,293) wedding band, that was crafted from Welsh gold in keeping with royal tradition, and her £80,000 ($106,350) eternity ring.  

The sparkler first caught the eye of royal watchers when Meghan wore it at Trooping the Colour in 2019.

Placed alongside her wedding band and engagement ring, the eternity ring holds deep personal meaning as it was a gift from Harry to mark their first wedding anniversary.

Crafted with conflict-free diamonds, the ring features the birthstones of Meghan, Archie and Harry, subtly set on its underside: a green peridot, green emerald and blue sapphire.

The 56-minute one-off episode follows the first two critically-panned series of With Love, Meghan. 

 The show, which sees Meghan offer hosting tips while she cooks with celebrity friends, was savaged by critics following its release in March – but a second series was released in August.

The show’s launch in March coincided with the unveiling of Meghan’s As Ever brand, which sells products including raspberry jam and flower sprinkles, which she repeatedly promotes throughout the show.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex secured a lucrative contract with Netflix, thought to be worth more than $100million in 2020, after quitting as senior working royals.

Harry and Meghan announced they had signed a new ‘multi-year, first-look deal for film and television projects’ with the streaming platform in August.

Meghan described the deal as ‘an incredible sign of the strength of our partnership’, despite rumours the streaming giant may be pivoting away from her and Harry.

At the end of the trailer, viewers were told to ‘discover more holiday cheer, shop As Ever’.

The new festive range was posted to the asever.com website.

Items featured include a 43g spiced cider mulling spice kit costing $16 and a three-pack of spreads in a gift box for $42.