Brooks Nader Reveals Her New Bling Is a 9-Carat ‘Divorce Ring’ — and She Repurposed Her Engagement Ring from Ex (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Brooks Nader, Brooks Nader’s ring.Photo:Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC

Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC

Brooks Naderturned something old into something new.The model, 27, has been spotted wearing a ring with a large pear-shaped diamond at the center multiple times recently, sparking engagement rumors between herself and boyfriendGleb Savchenko.However, Nader tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement that the jewelry piece is not from a proposal, but is rather a new ring she bought herself.“Why should guys have all the fun? This is my divorce ring — a nine-carat offset pear on a simple gold band — that I designed with my longtime jeweler,Ring Concierge," she says.“It’s my way of celebrating the next chapter of my life. Women deserve to buy themselves something fabulous just because, so why not a sick divorce ring?!” the star — who also repurposed herengagement ringfrom exBilly Haireinto a pinky ring — continues.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Brooks Nader’s ring.Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesNaderfirst wore the ringon Nov. 24, when she leftDancing with the Starsrehearsals. She and Savchenko, 41, were previously paired on the reality competition series.TheSports Illustratedmodel stepped out at the time also wearing a black leather jacket, Bottega Veneta aviator-style sunglasses and thick geometric hoop earrings.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Weeks later, on Dec. 27, Naderwore the bling againas she was photographed out with Savchenko at a restaurant in West Hollywood, Calif.For that outing, Nader wore a see-through top with a striped skirt and matching striped jacket, as well as other more casual accessories alongside the diamond piece, including a gold “ride or die” ring inside of a horseshoe and another gold band around her pinky finger.Brooks Nader in November 2023.Ethan Miller - Formula 1/Formula 1 via GettyRumors that Nader and Savchenko were dating first began when they werespotted kissingbackstage atDWTS.The duo went on to post cheeky TikTok videos, and they even gotmatching tattoos.Nader and Savchenko thensplit in October, following their elimination fromDWTS.A source confirmed the news to PEOPLE at the time, and Nader revealed in anexclusive interviewthat the breakup stemmed from a text Savchenko sent her ending things.However, the pair got back together, and Nader spoke about her relationship with Savchenko in an interview with PEOPLE earlier this month. “Listen, he’s such a great person and a great guy and I’ve loved getting to know him and I’m having fun hanging out with him,” she said.The duo thenmarked their first Christmas as a coupleearlier this week. Savchenko shared anInstagrampost that featured photos of himself hiking outdoors with his daughter, as well as a shot of him kissing Nader.“I don’t need anything else ♾️, the dancing pro wrote in his social media caption.

Brooks Naderturned something old into something new.

The model, 27, has been spotted wearing a ring with a large pear-shaped diamond at the center multiple times recently, sparking engagement rumors between herself and boyfriendGleb Savchenko.

However, Nader tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement that the jewelry piece is not from a proposal, but is rather a new ring she bought herself.

“Why should guys have all the fun? This is my divorce ring — a nine-carat offset pear on a simple gold band — that I designed with my longtime jeweler,Ring Concierge,” she says.

“It’s my way of celebrating the next chapter of my life. Women deserve to buy themselves something fabulous just because, so why not a sick divorce ring?!” the star — who also repurposed herengagement ringfrom exBilly Haireinto a pinky ring — continues.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Brooks Nader’s ring.Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Naderfirst wore the ringon Nov. 24, when she leftDancing with the Starsrehearsals. She and Savchenko, 41, were previously paired on the reality competition series.

TheSports Illustratedmodel stepped out at the time also wearing a black leather jacket, Bottega Veneta aviator-style sunglasses and thick geometric hoop earrings.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Weeks later, on Dec. 27, Naderwore the bling againas she was photographed out with Savchenko at a restaurant in West Hollywood, Calif.

For that outing, Nader wore a see-through top with a striped skirt and matching striped jacket, as well as other more casual accessories alongside the diamond piece, including a gold “ride or die” ring inside of a horseshoe and another gold band around her pinky finger.

Brooks Nader in November 2023.Ethan Miller - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty

Ethan Miller - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty

Rumors that Nader and Savchenko were dating first began when they werespotted kissingbackstage atDWTS.The duo went on to post cheeky TikTok videos, and they even gotmatching tattoos.

Nader and Savchenko thensplit in October, following their elimination fromDWTS.A source confirmed the news to PEOPLE at the time, and Nader revealed in anexclusive interviewthat the breakup stemmed from a text Savchenko sent her ending things.

However, the pair got back together, and Nader spoke about her relationship with Savchenko in an interview with PEOPLE earlier this month. “Listen, he’s such a great person and a great guy and I’ve loved getting to know him and I’m having fun hanging out with him,” she said.

The duo thenmarked their first Christmas as a coupleearlier this week. Savchenko shared anInstagrampost that featured photos of himself hiking outdoors with his daughter, as well as a shot of him kissing Nader.

“I don’t need anything else ♾️, the dancing pro wrote in his social media caption.

source: people.com