Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and model Georgina Rodriguez have officially announced their engagement after nine years together. Georgina shared the news herself by posting on her Instagram, with a romantic caption confirming her acceptance. The announcement immediately created a stir among her 68 million followers, garnering over 9 million likes and hundreds of thousands of comments. The couple, parents to five children and who have lived in Madrid, Turin, Manchester, and Saudi Arabia, are preparing for a new stage in their life together.
The main focus for the public and experts was the engagement ring adorning the model’s finger. While the exact jeweler behind the piece has not been disclosed (with brands like Cartier and Harry Winston among the guesses), specialists agree it is an extraordinary creation. The ring features a solitaire with a central oval-cut diamond, estimated to weigh between 15 and 45 carats. The main stone is flanked by side diamonds, visually enhancing its size and brilliance. Experts believe that to ensure security, the setting for such a large stone is almost certainly made of platinum, which also highlights its clarity and gives the piece a classic appearance.
Estimates of the ring’s value vary widely. For example, Olivia Landau, founder of the engagement ring company The Clear Cut, called it one of the most impressive she’d seen in recent years, estimating its worth at several million dollars. Meanwhile, jeweler Iñaki Torres, in a comment for ¡Hola! magazine, offered a more specific assessment. According to him, the minimum price for such a piece is no less than six million euros. He added that the true value could reach 20 or even 25 million euros, comparing the ring to the legendary jewelry of actress Liz Taylor.
Fans of the couple speculated that the engagement might have taken place as early as last month. The rumors were sparked by photographs posted by Georgina from a wedding-themed dinner: pillows with the initials ‘C heart G’, a musical performance, and lavish floral arrangements. At that time, a large ring was already noticeable on her ring finger. Ronaldo himself, who has yet to share the news with his 662 million followers, previously said he was absolutely certain the wedding would take place. He mentioned it could happen in a year, six months, or even a month. Georgina, for her part, revealed in her documentary series that her friends joked about the long-awaited proposal being delayed.
