We “pinky promise” you’ll appreciate the story behind Meghan Markle’s new jewel.
She and Prince Harry made the publication’s prestigious 100 Most Influential People list this year, and posed for the issue’s cover in coordinating black-and-white outfits styled by Nina and Clare Hallworth.
Along with her ivory button-down shirt and high-waisted trousers, however, Markle’s also seen sporting Shiffon’s signature Duet Pinky Ring ($525) on her left hand, nestled right beside her famous three-stone engagement ring.
“Founded by undergrad student Shilpa Yarlagadda her freshman year at college (she just started her senior year last week), the line was inspired by the concept of the ‘pinky promise,'” a rep for the brand told Page Six Style in a statement.
“The adjustable pinky ring … features one small and one bigger diamond — representative of the act of paying it forward.”
But Shiffon’s about more than just making pretty baubles: The company also donates 50% of its profits to fund women entrepreneurs, and “has helped to fund numerous female-founded startups through the non-profit Startup Girl,” as the rep told us.
Shiffon 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Duet Pinky Ring ($525)
“Our mission at Shiffon is to close that gender gap, particularly in entrepreneurship,” reads a statement on the website’s “About” section.
“Entrepreneurship is about taking action and learning quickly, and we want to give women the opportunity to do that while not being afraid to take risks or fail. We are optimistic that we can begin making this change. Through our efforts, we aim to financially empower a million women across the globe by 2025.”
Additionally, Shiffon uses recycled metals, minimal and repurposable packaging and ethically sourced stones in its designs — surely attractive to the Duchess of Sussex, 40, who’s famously a fan of sustainable styles.
It’s possible Markle was introduced to the brand by pal Serena Williams, who’s also been spotted wearing the Duet Pinky Ring; other A-list fans of the dainty piece include Michelle Obama, Christy Turlington and Nicole Kidman.
On her right hand, the Duchess wore the diamond pinky ring she debuted in an official portrait with Prince Harry in 2020 — a custom design by Lorraine Schwartz, as Page Six Style exclusively revealed at the time.
In this year’s Time 100 issue, the Sussexes are included in the “Icons” section, with chef José Andrés writing of the pair, “In a world where everyone has an opinion about people they don’t know, the Duke and Duchess have compassion for the people they don’t know. They don’t just opine. They run toward the struggle.”