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Kloots admitted that she went back and forth and almost backed out of changing her beloved gem, but essentially ended up coming up with a design.

\"Finding a new design, a more casual every day design, that fit my life now was tough,\" Kloots captioned the video. \"I was super picky and very nervous to make this big change.\"

She continued, \"When I received my new ring yesterday I cried. It felt like it signified a new chapter for me, another step forward. I love that I decided to make this change when I was ready and I love that the heart that he gave me will always be in mine.\"

Kloots' late Broadway star husband Codero died in 2020 after a monthslong battle with COVID-19 complications. Since his death, she has shared many heartwarming tributes through the years.

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