Does anyone remember that episode of Sex And The City when Carrie gets engaged to herself? It goes something like this. Carrie goes to friend’s house, friend asks Carrie to take off her shoes, Carrie’s shoes go walkabout, Carrie’s friend refuses to pay her back. Until, that is, Carrie ‘registers’ at Manolo Blahnik. The act constitutes, as our protagonist puts it, ‘One giant step for me, one small step for single-womankind.’
Whether or not Lady Gaga’s a fan, yesterday she followed in Carrie’s footsteps, proposing to herself on Valentine’s Day. That’s right. The actor and singer posted a picture on Instagram of her ‘badass ring’, designed by her friend Bea Åkerlund for Klarna, and it’s already got more than 400,000 likes.
The caption read: ‘Did you know that an old tradition says that only during a leap year, on Feb 29th, are women allowed to propose to men? 🤦♀️ It’s 2020, and any person of any gender identity can propose to anyone, anytime! So as we all celebrate love today, I put this ring on my own finger as a sign of my love for myself and for my fans - and a reminder that we are all born superstars. 💕 #getwhatyoulove.’

The ring in question, the so-called ‘Knight Finger’, stretches from knuckle to tip and is made of gold vermeil and crystal stones. All that’s left to say is congratulations.
SHOP: The Non-Naff Jewellery You'll Want For Valentine's Day and Beyond
SHOP: The non-naff jewellery you'll actually want for Valentine's Day

Aeyde, Linda Gold Pistachio Earrings, £145

Messika, Joy Coeur 0.15-carat Diamond Ring, £1,520

Cornelia Webb, Distorted Double Hoop Earring, £267

Anni Lu, 18K Gold-Plated Emmanuelle Pearl Bracelet, £55

Miansai, Poppy Frame Necklace, £175

Rejina Pyo, Oval Triple Ring, £175

Missoma, Gold Marina Double-Chain Necklace, £289

& Other Stories, Organic Oval Hoop Earrings, £23

Thomas Sabo, Ring Vintage Star Gold, £139

By Alona, Pearl Necklace, £70

Maria Black, Baroque pearl sterling silver earring, £125
Pandora, Moments Heart Clasp Snake Chain Bracelet, £80

Tiffany & Co, Atlas® X Closed Narrow Ring, £1,750

Olivia & Pearl, Stellar Drop Earrings, £130

Tiffany & Co, Elsa Peretti® Diamonds by the Yard® Pendant, £1,050

Monica Vinader, Alta Chain and Pearl Bracelet Set, £265
