She Posted Her Engagement Ring On TikTok And Received Loads Of Hate– Spurring A Conversation About Sharing Charity Work Online And When To Keep Your Opinions To Yourself
New York, New York. The TikToker @HannahStella posted a video to the platform where she proudly showed off her engagement ring. It is a beautiful emerald cut, solitaire, natural diamond.
“I got it from Kwiat in New York City,” Stella said in the video, “They make all their settings by hand.”
Stella went on to explain her opinion that “a prefab setting does not have the same elegance as one that a bench jeweler custom makes for the stone.”
“So, it won’t be a lot more expensive to get a handmade setting, and I think it will make a big difference in the look of your ring,” Stella finished.
This initial video garnered ninety thousand views and just over five thousand likes on the platform. But, a hate comment spurred Stella to make a follow-up video on the platform.
“I can’t get over how dumb it is that you bought a ring from Kwiat Diamonds, paying retail margins when you live in New York City and have access to the Diamond District,” the comment said.
TikTok; pictured above is Hannah Stella in her video
Stella started her response video by saying, “Good morning Gabby, I love your passion, but I hate your attitude and the assumptions you’re making.” She then goes on to back up Kwiat as a viable engagement ring option.
“First of all, Kwiat provides a premium experience, great service, and all of their settings are handmade– which I see value in. And if I see value in that, then it is my right to spend my money however I wish,” Stella said.
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“Besides that, I would never normally say this because it sounds so tacky,” Stella went on, “But a friend of ours is actually an investor in Kwiat, so we were able to buy this ring at cost.” Stella detailed how she even went to three different jewelers in the Diamond District and received a quote for the exact same ring. Each one of them quoted Stella between eighteen and twenty-seven thousand dollars more than she paid.
Stella also felt the need to explain why she was even opening up about pricing on her TikTok account in the first place.
“Recently, many more comments than usual have been stating their opinion about how I spend money. I totally understand where that is coming from, I really do, but guys, it is really rude and not your place,” Stella said, “I try to be very honest and transparent on this account while I share my life, and everyone normally likes when I share the fun luxuries.”
She also disclosed that she does not discuss charity work on her platform for two reasons.
“First, I think that it is very condescending to the people who I have been fortunate enough to help to come on here and speak about their struggles in order to get clout,” Stella said, “And I also think that it comes across as very self-aggrandizing and uncharitable to talk into your phone and tell hundreds of thousands of people about all of the good work you are doing.”
Stella concludes the video by saying that yes, she may spend her money differently than others would.
But, everyone has different priorities, preferences and financial situations. She also really believes that it is not anyone’s place to comment on other people’s decisions regardless.
“Unless you have spent every single extra penny that you have had to help other people, then I do not personally think you have a leg to stand on. And I am kind of over it,” Stella said.
The comments on Stella’s follow-up video were this time, very accepting of her viewpoint.
“You don’t seem to take your life and all the fun luxury that it entails for granted. If anything, your energy is very ‘pinch me’ and thankful. It’s fun!” commented one user.
“You expressed my feelings about people talking about their charity work online so well. It’s so uncomfortable. I love your content!” commented another user.
How do you feel about social media creators sharing their “fun luxuries” online for the world to see? What about sharing charity work?
@hannahstella Reply to @gabbysemet I am happy to have productive conversations but this isn’t that.
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