Meghan Markle [1] made a surprise appearance at the 2018 British Fashion Awards [2], and boy, did she dress to impress. The Duchess of Sussex presented her wedding dress [3] designer, Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, with the British designer of the year award.
For the occasion, she chose a gorgeous one-shoulder velvet Givenchy gown [4] and gold Tamara Mellon heels [5]. What many people didn't realize is that her jewelry actually had a very special story behind it. She wore three bangles and a pair of earrings by the London-based brand Pippa Small.
The pieces were handmade by Kabul artisans who were trained by the nonprofit NGO Turquoise Mountain Foundation [6], which was founded by her father-in-law, Prince Charles, and former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai. The NGO helps "preserve and regenerate historic areas and communities with a rich cultural heritage and to revive traditional crafts, to create jobs, skills and a renewed sense of pride."
Read on to get a closer look at her jewels and shop the exact pieces too.
Pippa Small Nosheen Stud Earrings
Pippa Small Nosheen Stud Earrings [8] ($60)
Pippa Small Wajiha Bangle
Pippa Small Wajiha Bangle [9] ($430)
Pippa Small Oshna Bangle
Pippa Small Oshna Bangle [10] ($140)
Pippa Small Omeen Bangle
Pippa Small Omeen Bangle [11] ($190)
