Facebook page Hugot Ni Juan is currently going viral, sparking debate on how much an engagement ring should cost. The featured user, who wished to remain anonymous, shared how her boyfriend of eight years proposed to her with a 299-peso engagement ring that he apparently got on Shopee.
READ: Here's Why "P299 Engagement Ring" Is Trending Online
The user wrote: “My [boyfriend] of eight years just proposed to me. Pero na-guilty ako kasi I am upset due to the fact na the engagement ring only cost 299 [pesos].”
Disappointed by the price of the ring, she added, “Ganito lang ba kababa yung halaga ko sa kanya na hindi nya manlang pinag-ipunan pambili ng ring? Or di ko ba dapat e big deal? Am I too immature to feel this way?”
“Hindi niya alam na nakita ko yung ring binili niya sa [Shopee]. Ignore ko lang ba tong na feel ko? Or should I confront him, kasi ayoko din naman masira yung moment,” she added.
Netizens React to Viral Post About P299 Engagement Ring
The post garnered mixed reactions, with some netizens defending the price of the engagement ring, saying that it doesn’t matter how much it costs but rather how the couple treats each other.
“For me, hindi mahalaga yung price ng engagement ring. Ang mahalaga is yung pagmamahal niyo sa isa’t isa. Kung ang iniisip mo is yung worth mo bilang isang babae is ganun lang, nagkakamali ka. Pano kung may pinag-iipunan siyang bahay niyo or sa kasal niyo? You must think about it, hindi yung sa price ng ring yung tinitingnan,” wrote one user.
Others validated the girl's feelings and offered her advice, saying that she should openly communicate how she feels about the ring to her partner. “Your [emotions are valid], and possibly, he has good reasons behind it… Ask him calmly and in a mannered way… partner man kayo, so dapat open kayo sa isa’t isa… And for sure, kung he is [mature] enough, he will deal with it in a good way.”
Others believe that an engagement ring is a sign of their partner's financial capability. As one user explained in their now-viral take on the issue, “A P299 ring may make you question your value, especially if a guy can buy motor parts and treat his friends to drinks. Unless there's a heartfelt promise behind it like that's all he can afford for now, or saving up for a better ring before the wedding. If I can't afford a ring that reflects my readiness to marry you, I'll use the challenge as motivation to elevate myself for our future together.”
The Exact P299 Engagement Ring from Shopee
If you’re curious about what the engagement ring in question looks like, many netizens believe that the exact P299 ring comes from a Japanese-inspired jewelry brand called Mikana. They sell various 18k gold-plated jewelry at an affordable price range, including a 299-peso ring which the internet believes is the exact engagement ring the girl on the post is pertaining to.
18k Gold Plated Terumi Ring, P299, MIKANA, Shopee
According to the brand, the stone is made of "cubic zircon crystals" or cubic zirconia. It looks similar to natural diamonds, but unlike diamonds, its luster tends to fade within two years.
SHOP: Engagement Rings According to Your Budget
Looking for an engagement ring? Here are brands to consider for engagement ring options—depending on your budget, of course.
Mikana (Price Range: P299 to P999)
18k Gold Plated Masuyo Ring, P299, MIKANA, Shopee
Pristine Paradigm (Price Range: P4000 to P8000)
Oval Cut Pavé Setting Ring, P6900, PRISTINE PARADIGM, pristineparadigm.com
Tessera (Price Range: P21,000 to P400,000)
14k White Gold With Halo & Side Stones Ring, Starts at P35,000, TESSERA, tessera.ph
Manila Diamond Studio (Price Range: P120,000 to P420,000)
0.70 Carat Emerald GIA Diamond Ring, P205,000, MANILA DIAMOND STUDIO, maniladiamondstudio.com
Cartier (Price Range: P150,000 to P8,000,000
Cartier Destinée Solitaire, $52,500 (approx. P2,915,115) to $137,000 (approx. P7,607,062), CARTIER, cartier.com
Tiffany & Co. (Price Range: P100,000 to P8,000,000)
Tiffany Three Stone Engagement Ring with Pear-shaped Side Stones in Platinum, $11,600 (approx. P644,102) to $143,000 (approx. P7,940,218), TIFFANY & CO., tiffany.com
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