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Meghan Markle's Gorgeous Green Necklace Is Actually a Gift With Deep Meaning

31/10/2018 - 05:51 AM

Meghan Markle [1] doesn't shy away from making a statement with her outfits, especially while on her royal tour [2] with Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex has an eye for detail and deep meaning when it comes to her style, and as the tour comes to a close [3], she continues to impress us with her unique picks.

While in New Zealand, the royal couple visited Te Papaiouru Marae for a formal powhiri, or welcome ceremony, in their honour. For the occasion, the mom-to-be chose a Stella McCartney midi dress (in navy, of course [4]) and matching Manolo Blahnik pumps, along with a beautiful Pounamu necklace from Maori designer Kiri Nathan. The stunning greenstone accessory was presented to Meghan as a gift from New Zealand Governor General Patsy Reddy and holds deep roots in the Maori culture.

According to Kiri Nathan's website [5], Pounamu is a "highly prized" stone with spiritual significance that symbolizes "status and power." The greenstone, found only in New Zealand's South Island, can be given as a gift to "affirm relationships, peace, love, and safe journeys/life." Check out an up-close look at Meghan's meaningful necklace ahead, along with more snaps of her full outfit.


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