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The only thing as memorable as the men who won (and sometimes lost) the hearts of theSex and the Cityladies over the years is the clothing and accessories the characters Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis), Miranda Hobbs (Cynthia Nixon) and Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) wore throughout their love affairs.With the exception of one pair of very special Manolo Blahnik heels, nothingahem, marries the two more than the engagement rings that were given to them. Each sparkler, be it Bradshaw’s spectacular black diamond from Big (Chris Noth) to Charlotte’s Elizabeth Taylor-inspired stunner from her second husband Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler), captured the essence of the couples’ relationship for better — or worse.And while Carrie said she liked her money right where she can see (that would be hanging in her closet), based on this impressive roundup of all the bling that have been on the show and in the movies, she and her pals also seem to enjoy it on their fingers.

The only thing as memorable as the men who won (and sometimes lost) the hearts of theSex and the Cityladies over the years is the clothing and accessories the characters Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis), Miranda Hobbs (Cynthia Nixon) and Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) wore throughout their love affairs.

With the exception of one pair of very special Manolo Blahnik heels, nothingahem, marries the two more than the engagement rings that were given to them. Each sparkler, be it Bradshaw’s spectacular black diamond from Big (Chris Noth) to Charlotte’s Elizabeth Taylor-inspired stunner from her second husband Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler), captured the essence of the couples’ relationship for better — or worse.

And while Carrie said she liked her money right where she can see (that would be hanging in her closet), based on this impressive roundup of all the bling that have been on the show and in the movies, she and her pals also seem to enjoy it on their fingers.

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Carrie and Big

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Mr. Big proved his love to Carrie with a 5-carat black diamond engagement ring

02of 07Carrie and AidanHbo/Darren Star Productions/Kobal/Shutterstock; HBOAidan (John Corbett) got Carrie not one, but two engagement rings in the series, as the fashion-forward writer was less than thrilled with the first purchase (a pear-shaped diamond on a gold band, which Miranda helped pick out). After Samantha intervenes, Aidan upgrades to a 3-carat Asscher-cut diamond from Harry Winston. In one of the show’s most memorable moments, Carrie decides to wear the ring around her neck rather than on her finger so it’s, “closer to her heart.”

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Carrie and Aidan

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Carrie received 2 engagement rings from Aidan - a pear shaped diamond on a gold band and a 3-carat Asscher-cut diamond

Aidan (John Corbett) got Carrie not one, but two engagement rings in the series, as the fashion-forward writer was less than thrilled with the first purchase (a pear-shaped diamond on a gold band, which Miranda helped pick out). After Samantha intervenes, Aidan upgrades to a 3-carat Asscher-cut diamond from Harry Winston. In one of the show’s most memorable moments, Carrie decides to wear the ring around her neck rather than on her finger so it’s, “closer to her heart.”

03of 07Charlotte and TreyHBO/Courtesy Everett Collection; HBOIn an engagement that can be summed up with one word — “alrighty” — Trey (Kyle MacLachlan) takes Charlotte shopping for rings at Tiffany & Co and ends up proposing. In keeping with Charlotte’s classic style, the ring features a round diamond set on a platinum band. And while the marriage didn’t last very long, the ring helped Carrie pay for her apartment.

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Charlotte and Trey

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In an engagement that can be summed up with one word — “alrighty” — Trey (Kyle MacLachlan) takes Charlotte shopping for rings at Tiffany & Co and ends up proposing. In keeping with Charlotte’s classic style, the ring features a round diamond set on a platinum band. And while the marriage didn’t last very long, the ring helped Carrie pay for her apartment.

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Charlotte and Harry

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Charlotte received a 5-carat emerald cut ring from Harry

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Samantha and Richard

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Harry Winston Diamond Ring of Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones in Sex and the City S05E02 “Unoriginal Sin” (2002)

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Samantha and Smith Jerrod

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While Samantha didn’t officially get engaged, she did get a pretty impressive ring from her long time lover Smith Jerrod - a floral ring adorned with diamonds

07of 07Miranda and Stevewarner bros./Shutterstock; HBOIn true Miranda fashion, the lawyer proposed to Steve Brady (David Eigenberg) over beers at a local bar — and there was no ring in sight. In later episodes, she can be seen sporting a subtle gold band, which fits with her minimalist style throughout the series.

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Miranda and Steve

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We never see Steve give Miranda an engagement ring in the show, though in later episodes, you can see her wearing a simple gold band

In true Miranda fashion, the lawyer proposed to Steve Brady (David Eigenberg) over beers at a local bar — and there was no ring in sight. In later episodes, she can be seen sporting a subtle gold band, which fits with her minimalist style throughout the series.

source: people.com