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Hayley Madigan, a fitness trainer, has over 6 lakh Instagram followers. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Hayley Madigan argued that putting too much importance on the price of an engagement ring is shallow and materialistic.
An engagement ring holds significant sentimental value for every couple, regardless of its price. While some rings come with hefty price tags, many people treasure their rings for the emotions they represent rather than their cost. Recently, renowned fitness influencer Hayley Madigan defended her engagement ring after another influencer criticized it for being “inexpensive”. The critic posted a photo of Madigan’s ring, asserting, “Your engagement ring must hurt a man financially to prove that he has long term intentions.”
In response, Hayley Madigan shared a video on Instagram in which she argued that putting too much importance on the price of an engagement ring is shallow and materialistic. She said that her ring might not look perfect to others but it is perfect for her. “Even if it cost $100 I’d still love it,” she declared. Hayley Madigan also highlighted how it’s impossible to correctly assess a ring’s cost just by a photo, besides it is impolite to publicly shame people for their engagement rings.
In the Instagram caption of this now-viral clip, Hayley Madigan wrote, “My favorite moments in life are the simplest of things like grabbing a coffee with friends or hiking up a mountain to see our world. I’d rather make lasting memories than waste $50k on a ring! Luckily, for me, I am marrying my best friend, not his money.”
This response has over 3 lakh likes, with many praising Hayley Madigan for her take. An Instagram user commented, “If someone wants to “hurt their man financially” to test his loyalty, I think THEY’RE the problem. I’d never want my fiance to feel obliged to spend his life savings on a ring!”
Another person wrote, “I think what’s so upsetting about this is that we, as a society, have become so warped into thinking possessions will bring happiness. Spending time with people does and that ring is a symbol of that. It’s lovely and I wish you joy and happiness.”
An Instagram user pointed out the marketing tactics of De Beers diamond company that popularized diamond rings and wrote, “Three month’s salary as a “proper” value for engagement diamonds is a lie sold by De Beer’s to create a market to sell their massive stockpile of diamonds to. IT IS A LIE and so many people bought it.”
Someone shared how they would rather spend their money on something more substantial than a ring and commented, “My husband gave me the most beautiful ring and it didn’t cost a lot, we put our savings into a down payment for our first home. Way better than spending that on an expensive ring.”
