AsSex and the Cityfans will remember,Carrie Bradshawfamously panicked over the possibility of then-boyfriend Aidan Shaw proposing with a pear-cut diamond ring during season four of the hit HBO series. With the disapproval of New York City’s ultimate fashionista, it of course got a bad rap.
But almost 20 years later, the unique shape is making a comeback, thanks toKelly Dodd,Cardi B,Natalia Vodianovaand, most recently,Wilmer Valderrama’s fiancéeAmanda Pacheco, who have all debuted pear-cut engagement rings in recent months.
On New Year’s Day, Valderrama popped the question to his model girlfriend in San Diego with an on-trend pear-shaped solitaire diamond ring set in on a pavé band.
“The diamond looks to be about 4 carats and would retail for anywhere up to $100,000,” Mary Frances Joseph of privately owned jeweler Shane Co. told PEOPLE.
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“Brides continue to love unique, fancy-shaped diamonds like pears for their engagement rings, especially as they tend to look larger and add a sense of personality to their ring,” Joseph added.
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TheNCISactor announced the news on social media, sharing a photo of himself down on one knee in front of a gorgeous seaside backdrop onInstagram.
“It’s just us now,’” he captioned the post on Jan. 2, adding the date of their engagement, “01-01-2020.”
On her ownInstagram, Pacheco — who is also a scuba diver — posted the same photo and caption, along with a second photo that showed off her diamond ring.
The couple wasfirst linkedin April 2019, when they were seen shopping in Los Angeles. In June, theystepped out togetherin France forJoe JonasandSophie Turner‘s wedding celebrations.
Valderrama dated singerDemi Lovatofor six years beforebreaking up in June 2016.
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“After almost 6 loving and wonderful years together, we have decided to end our relationship,” their breakup statement read. “This was an incredibly difficult decision for both of us, but we have realized more than anything that we are better as best friends.”
“We will always be supportive of one another,” the message continued. “Thank you to everyone who has offered us kindness and support over the years. With only love, Wilmer & Demi.”
Since their split, Lovato and Valderrama have remained close friends.
source: people.com
