Photo: Koury Angelo; Courtesy Neil Lane Couture
This post contains spoilers from Monday’s episode ofThe Bachelor.
Even if you’re not a loyal member ofBachelornation, you probably know thatClayton Echard’s time asThe Bachelorhas been one of the most talked-about — and okay, dramatic — seasonsever. And while fans did not get a proposal, there is still a gorgeous engagement ring that deserves to be seen.
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Susie later returned during the Tuesday’s finale and Clayton shared his feelings for her. She ultimately turned him down, but during theAfter the Final Rosespecial, the couple confirmed they are now back together, but not engaged. (SeePEOPLE’s exclusive photo shoot with the couple here.)
“Clayton’s enthusiasm and excitement was contagious,” Lane tells PEOPLE. “As soon as we sat down he had this huge grin on his face and just couldn’t wait to look at the rings. From the get go there seemed to be just one special girl. Clayton knew he was madly in love and was willing to risk it all for Susie.”
Lane called the ring Clayton chose “risky, different and unique — just like their connection.”
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“Clayton immediately saw the symbolism of the two smaller pear shaped diamonds representing them as individuals and the larger pear shaped diamond as a unified couple,” Lane tells PEOPLE. “He wanted something that left an impact, as this relationship had done for him.”
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Lane adds that Clayton wanted to be prepared “if the moment presented itself to prove his love.”
“I think ultimately, while Clayton didn’t get down on one knee, the ring he chose is a beautiful refection of the relationship they have built,” Lane concludes.
Right now Clayton and Susie are giving their relationship a shot off-screen.
For more onClayton’s dramatic journey to fine love, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE on stands everywhere Friday.
source: people.com
