Cher and Alexander Edwards (AE) sparked engagement rumors last week when Cher posted a picture of a massive diamond on her Twitter account.
But sources close to the couple say they are not engaged.
“AE and Cher are not engaged but he wanted to show Cher how much he cares about her and thought the ring was absolutely beautiful. He thinks she deserves the world and wanted to give her a token from his heart,” a source told HollywoodLife of the “gift.”
Cher is 76 and AE is 36.
They have faced criticism over the 40-year age gap but Cher tweeted to let fans know that she is not paying attention to her haters.
“As we All Know …I WASNT BORN YESTERDAY,& What I Know For Sure…There Are No Guarantees,” she wrote. “Anytime you make a Choice You Take a Chance. I’ve Always Taken Chances… It’s WHO I Am.”
She also defended their relationship on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
“Well, on paper it’s kind of ridiculous,” she admitted. “But in real life we get along great. He’s fabulous and I don’t give men qualities that they don’t deserve. He’s very kind, he’s very smart, he’s very talented and he’s really funny and I think he’s quite handsome.”
