Roxy Jacenko reveals the VERY flashy gift she gave to herself - during her daughter Pixie's 14th birthday
The PR maven, 45, took to Instagram to show off the massive diamond ring she had custom made for herself recently.
It featured an interconnected line of pear-shaped diamonds set into a white gold band.
Sharing a photo and video of the sparkling accessory, Roxy slipped the huge piece onto the ring finger of her left hand.
Roxy had the piece of jewellery custom made by 'diamantaire' David Nader, founder of bespoke Nader Jewellers.
The socialite tagged her friend Sarah Lucas in the post and wrote, 'It's all your fault,' playfully blaming her friend for convincing her to buy the ring.
Roxy also shared a video of the ring to her Stories, revealing she 'drew' a picture of what she wanted and David 'made it mine'.
Her purchase of the item came just as her daughter Pixie rang in her 14th birthday.
Roxy is known for going all out and creating a lavish affair for her kids' big celebrations, but this year the PR guru has yet to reveal what's in store for her eldest.
So far, Roxy has shared a glimpse at a family dinner, which was held at Matteo in Double Bay.
She also posted a photo of the 'ultimate collectors cake' she had made in the form of a Sonny Angel, the latest trending toy threatening to knock Labubu of its throne.
Pixie was also gifted a box of donuts from Dr. Dough.
It's not the only birthday the family has celebrated recently, as Roxy jetted off to Greece with daughter Pixie and son Hunter, 11, to celebrate her husband's 40th.
Oliver Curtis celebrated the milestone over the weekend and debuted a dashing new look as he celebrated with friends and family.
The businessman was all smiles in photos his PR maven wife shared to Instagram, and he appeared to be embracing his new silver fox status.
Oliver, who typically sports light brown locks, seems to have gone grey and revealed his new 'do in the latest images of his birthday celebration, which was held in Athens.
The change was first noted on Sunday when Roxy shared an image of her husband posing with their children Pixie, 13, and Hunter, 11, without his trademark cap on.
He stood next to a four-tier white and blue cake with his grinning kids, wearing a floral baby blue shirt and beige slacks at the venue, Taverna37.
A few days later, Roxy uploaded a group photo taken at the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens where she, Oliver, and the children appeared to be staying.
Oliver could be seen standing on the right side of the group with his daughter Pixie, and his grey locks were very noticeable beneath the sunlight.
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