Influencer Melissa Winkler has found herself in a whirlwind of admiration for her charming engagement ring, which fans have intriguingly compared to the sparkler worn by Belly Conklin in the popular series The Summer I Turned Pretty.
“I said YES! 💍 Forever sounds like paradise with you!🥰,” Winkler joyfully shared on Instagram on September 14, alongside a beautiful snapshot from her now-fiancé’s proposal.
Her partner proposed against the stunning backdrop of Dubai, presenting her with a dainty Tiffany’s gold ring, adorned with a modest diamond.
Celebrity chef Chrissy Teigen expressed her approval in the comments, writing, “Lovvvvve this ring.”
Meanwhile, the mother of TikTok star Kylan Darnell, Tanya Darnell, couldn’t contain her excitement, proclaiming, “DOES NO ONE SEE THE RING IS TIFFANY?!!! Like What?!!!! Congratulations beautiful!!!!! Your ring is stunning!”
However, a segment of social media observers noted that Winkler’s ring bore a striking resemblance to the one portrayed by Belly (Lola Tung) in the third season of Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty.
“Isabel Conklin, who are you?” one savvy Instagram user quipped, while another simply shared a GIF of the beloved character.
A particularly cheeky follower remarked, “Jeremiah Fisher, somebody stole your ring.”
In the midst of social commentary surrounding her ring, Winkler remains undeterred, exclaiming, “Didn’t expect to go viral over my engagement 💍😂. All I know is I’m happy, I’m grateful, and I said YES!!” She followed up with another photo of her ring, adding the caption, “POV: You just wanted to share your engagement… but the internet had other plans.”
On the other side of the romantic fence, fans have recently criticized character Jeremiah from the show for proposing amid a scandalous cheating incident, revealing what many believe to be an unimpressive ring. At 22, Tung has taken it upon herself to defend the modest gem, remarking on its symbolic importance over size.
As for Belly, in a recent interview, she commented on the fervor, saying, “I think it’s a little much. It’s very funny, but I love that ring though. I do, but I think it’s so them.” She humorously acknowledged the financial burden Jeremiah faces as a young man but still held her affection for the ring’s design. Ultimately, Belly called off her wedding plans and moved to Paris, resulting in new romantic entanglements with her ex, Conrad Fisher, portrayed by Christopher Briney. With the series carefully navigating the intricate webs of young love, viewers can only speculate where these character developments might lead.
The Summer I Turned Pretty is currently streaming on Prime Video.
