Miley Cyrus spotted without engagement ring as she shops in LA... after Liam Hemsworth says he 'isn't ready for a family'

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth first sparked rumours of a reconciliation in December.

And the 23-year-old singer has since been spotted wearing her engagement ring fueling claims the pair are set to marry.

But after a recent interview in which the Australian actor confessed he isn't ready for a family, the country singer coincidentally was seen without the sparkler in Los Angeles on Monday.

The Wrecking Ball hit-maker was dressed casual as she picked up some groceries and potted plants.

She went make-up free for the outing and swept her platinum blonde dyed locks back into a messy high bun.

Adding to her laid-back look, the former Disney Channel star donned a colourful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles tee and rhinestone flip flops.

She completed the low-key ensemble with loose-fitting grey sweatpants with rips along the front side and dark aviator shades.

Liam and Miley - who called off their engagement in 2013 - first hinted they might be getting back together after the singer was pictured with the actor in Australia last December.

The couple were also spotted at Falls festival in Byron Bay and Miley is said to have rung in 2016 at a party at Liam's brother Chris and wife Elsa Pataky's home.