The standout new piece on display was a pair of Cartier ‘Destinee’ earrings featuring two-carat diamonds, estimated at approximately £50,000

Meghan Markle has showcased an impressive array of jewellery valued at more than £345,000 in her new Netflix lifestyle programme, which dropped this morning.

With Love, Meghan features the 44-year-old former actress embracing the festive season alongside Prince Harry and their circle of California friends.

The latest episode captures the Duchess of Sussex decorating Christmas trees, preparing traditional recipes, and entertaining guests whilst adorned with a dazzling combination of new purchases and treasured heirlooms.

Among the glittering display are several fresh additions to her collection, sitting alongside well-known pieces including her late mother-in-law Princess Diana’s timepiece and her diamond-encrusted wedding rings.

Meghan Markle has showcased an impressive array of jewellery valued at more than £345,000 in her new Netflix lifestyle programme, which dropped this morning. | Netflix

The standout new piece was a pair of Cartier ‘Destinee’ earrings featuring two-carat diamonds, estimated at approximately £50,000, which sparkled beneath the Christmas tree lights as Meghan decorated.

For her cooking segment with Top Chef celebrity Tom Colicchio, the Duchess selected a different set of diamond studs thought to be from ethical brand Brilliant Earth, with the one-carat ‘Your One of a Kind’ design carrying a £1,000 price tag.

Completing her trio of new acquisitions were golden hoop earrings from Canadian jeweller Mejuri, priced at around £627.

These more affordable hoops contrasted notably with the 18-carat white gold Cartier studs and their surrounding diamond halo.

The Duchess paired these new pieces with her signature collection of beloved accessories, most notably Princess Diana’s Cartier Tank Francaise watch, which remains priceless to royal observers.

Her £120,000 engagement ring from Prince Harry incorporates two smaller round diamonds from Diana’s personal jewellery collection, with the piece later resized and reset by Lorraine Schwartz with a new diamond band in 2019.

The 3-carat emerald-cut Lorraine Schwartz pinky ring, valued at £55,000, has become another staple, though rumours persist about its origins potentially involving a Middle Eastern donor.

Her wedding stack comprised a £10,000 band crafted from traditional Welsh gold and an £80,000 eternity ring, alongside her 18-carat gold Cartier Love bracelet worth approximately £7,000.

Despite the glamorous display, the Duchess has attracted fresh criticism for her approach to food preparation whilst wearing her extensive jewellery collection.| Netflix

Despite the glamorous display, the Duchess has attracted fresh criticism for her approach to food preparation whilst wearing her extensive jewellery collection.

During the gumbo cooking segment with Colicchio and Prince Harry, Meghan handled raw chicken and shrimp without removing her rings or bracelets, and chose not to wear gloves.

This follows similar backlash from last week’s Thanksgiving episode, where social media users branded her approach unsanitary whilst preparing turkey.

Critics have suggested that cooking with jewellery whilst handling raw poultry increases the risk of cross-contamination and could potentially spread harmful bacteria such as salmonella.

The Duchess has not publicly addressed the hygiene concerns raised by viewers.