Traditionally, an engagement ring is given to a woman when popping the question. But why wait for someone to give you a diamond ring when you can buy one for yourself? A couple of celebrities did just that in the name of *self-love*, because why not? It's 2024—there's truly nothing wrong with treating yourself.
Check out these Pinay celebs who will inspire you to give yourself an "engagement" ring:
1. Angelica Panganiban
On her 35th birthday, Angelica Panganiban gifted herself a promise ring, an eternity band that symbolizes her vow to "look after herself".
"Gifting yourself is a way of self-love. Matagal akong nag isip ng perfect gift for myself para sa birthday ko. Gusto ko ng simple, pang-matagalan, pero hindi naman masyadong masakit sa bulsa. So, I gave myself a promise ring," she captioned her Instagram post, while showcasing her bare face. "[It’s] a promise to always look after myself. To keep doing better, to understand and to love more. To be more patient with myself. And to listen to my body, my mind and my heart. Masaya naman ako sa desisyon ko."
2. Ryza Cenon
In November 2019, Ryza Cenon posted a snap of her wearing an engagement ring on Instagram. Stunning her followers, she wrote: "I said YES! To give my full commitment to love myself before I give my heart to a person."
She continued, "When the right one comes, I’ll transfer this ring to my other hand and accept the right one to the perfect hand. I’m engaged with myself."
Ryza got herself a custom-made ring that was engraved with her name for a personalized touch.
3. Alexa Ilacad
Here's a fun fact about Alexa Ilacad: The 23-year-old has a growing jewelry collection, and her first-ever purchase holds a special place in her heart. She bought herself a diamond ring as a symbol of ~*self-love*~.
"This is something I've always wanted," she told Cosmopolitan Philippines. "I love rings. Out of my whole collection, pinaka-madami yung rings ko." The Gen Z star got her ring with a 0.64-carat diamond from Manila Diamond Studio.
4. Ivana Alawi
Ivana Alawi's gift for herself for her 24th birthday was a *huge* diamond ring from LVNA by Drake Dustin, which reportedly costs P12 million (!!!).
According to the actress-YouTuber, it serves as a reminder for her to keep chasing her dreams. "It's also an investment kaya ko siya binili," she shared in her vlog.
"Bakit ako mag-aantay sa lalake? E 'di bilhan ko na lang sarili ko, 'di ba? It's just a symbol to love myself," Ivana added, and we couldn't agree more!
