Kyle Richards goes ring shopping with ‘friend’ Morgan Wade after birthday getaway without Mauricio Umansky

Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade spent some one on one time shopping for rings on the reality star’s birthday. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star and the musician were snapped perusing a Tiffany & Co. jewelry store in Beverly Hills, Calif., Thursday. Richards — who separated from estranged husband Mauricio Umansky in July 2023 — leaned over a glass jewelry case inside the store as Wade shopped around.

The two “ very close ” friends twinned in black puffer coats. However, Wade’s jacket featured a rainbow colored sunrise on the back. Richards and Wade’s winter wear follows a warm weather getaway the pair took to Punta Mita, Mexico, this past week. The Bravolebrity, 55, and the “Wilder Days” singer, 29, were spotted soaking up the sun alongside other pals to celebrate Richards’ birthday.

Umansky, 53, was notably absent from the mother of four’s celebratory vacation. However, the businessman did set aside some time to give his estranged wife a birthday shoutout. “Wishing you a very Happy Birthday @kylerichards18,” Umansky wrote via Instagram alongside a throwback clip of Richards dancing to Carly Rae Jepson’s “Call Me Maybe.” Last year, rumors began circulating about Wade and Richards following her and Umansky’s split — which they both stated was not due to any “ wrongdoing .” Can’t get enough ‘Real Housewives?’ Despite the two gal pals getting matching tattoos , attending family gatherings and even getting “intimate” in Paris together, both have denied that their friendship is romantic.

“We are very good friends ,” Richards told paparazzi in July 2023 soon after announcing her separation. She added that speculation of them dating was “just a rumor.” Wade also slammed the rumors after seemingly fanning the flames in a steamy music video with Richards. “The internet’s a dumb place,” the country crooner told People in August 2023, adding of Richards, “She’s extremely smart when it comes to business and how to mentally ignore s–t.

… She’s been such a great person to have in my corner to help me navigate stuff.” Despite denial on both parties’ end, Richards continued to add to the speculation by telling her castmates that she would date a woman. In a recent episode of “RHOBH,” she asked co star Dorit Kemsley if she would ever date a woman.

However, fellow “Housewife” Crystal Kung Minkoff quickly flipped the question back onto Richards, who replied, “Yeah.”.