Fashion Influencer Melissa Winkler's Engagement Ring Sparks 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Comparisons
Fashion influencer Melissa Winkler is captivated by her delicate engagement ring, a piece her followers quickly compared to the similar jewelry worn by Belly Conklin in The Summer I Turned Pretty.
“I said YES! Forever sounds like paradise with you!” Winkler announced on Instagram on September 14, posting a picture from her partner's marriage proposal.
Her fiancé proposed in Dubai, presenting a subtle Tiffany & Co. gold ring adorned with a modest diamond.
“Absolutely adore this ring,” commented Chrissy Teigen below the post.
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The mother of “Bama Rush” TikTok personality Kylan Darnell, Tanya Darnell, also expressed admiration for Winkler’s gem.
“IS NO ONE NOTICING THIS IS A TIFFANY RING?!!!!!! Seriously?!!!!” Tanya exclaimed. “Heartfelt congratulations beautiful!!!!! Your ring is exquisite!”
Meanwhile, several online users observed that Winkler’s jewelry bore a striking resemblance to the ring given to Belly (Lola Tung) by Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) in the third season of Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty.
“Isabel Conklin, who exactly are you?” one Instagram user commented, while another posted a GIF featuring the series character.
A third admirer commented, “Jeremiah Fisher, it appears your ring has been taken.”
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For her part, Winkler is not allowing the public commentary to overshadow her joyous occasion.
“Never anticipated my engagement would become a viral sensation,” she posted on Instagram on Sunday, September 21. “All I am certain of is my happiness, my gratitude, and the fact that I said YES!!”
Winkler then shared a further picture showcasing her delicate ring, with the accompanying caption, “Perspective: You merely wished to announce your engagement … but the online world had different intentions.”
Regarding Belly, viewers recently criticized Jeremiah for proposing — following his infidelity to his girlfriend at the time — with a diminutive ring. Tung, aged 22, has since spoken in defense of the modest piece of jewelry.
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“I believe the reaction is somewhat excessive,” Tung stated during a YouTube interview with Pedestrian TV in July. “It’s quite amusing, yet I genuinely appreciate that particular ring. I truly do, and I find it perfectly reflective of their characters. They are young, after all, and Jeremiah has already indebted his father. Furthermore, I consider it lovely! It’s small, but it serves its purpose.”
Belly eventually canceled her marriage to Jeremiah and relocated to Paris, subsequently reconnecting with her former partner (and Jeremiah’s elder sibling) Conrad Fisher, portrayed by Christopher Briney. Although Belly and Conrad concluded the series together, the progression of their relationship from that point is yet unknown. Series creator Jenny Han, who authored the Summer I Turned Pretty novels, is presently developing a full-length movie to conclude the narrative.
The Summer I Turned Pretty is available for streaming on Prime Video.
