Cristiano Ronaldo just put a rock on Georgina Rodriguez’s finger, and it’s huge

Speculations have been rife about Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s marital status for a long time. After dating for eight years, all rumours have now been put to rest as she sports an engagement ring with a massive sparkling diamond that’s all anyone can talk about.

While the news of the long-awaited engagement seems to have sent fans into a tizzy, the frenzy surrounding the ring and its analysis has reached even greater heights. Although the actual details of the ring have yet to be revealed by the couple or their jeweller, worldwide experts and enthusiasts have weighed in with their verdict: the colossal engagement ring seems to be upwards of 30 carats, and is valued anywhere between three to five million dollars.

On August 11, the football superstar proposed to his model girlfriend, with whom he has been raising a family. Her Instagram post broke the news to the world, and promptly broke the Internet as well.

The sweet caption: “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives” is as simple as the diamond is immense. The ring seems to be set in platinum and features a stunning oval diamond at the centre, with two huge solitaires, estimated to be at least a carat apiece, on either side. All three exceptional diamonds seem to be flawless or near-flawless in clarity in the D-F colour range.

Richa Singh, Managing Director India and Middle East at National Diamond Council, says, "It's a beautiful piece with the centre stone weighing between 30 to 35 carats and the side stones with an approximate of 1 carat each. The shape is timeless and flattering, making her ring both elegant and extraordinary."

Aditi Daga, co-founder of Angara, says, "Georgina's engagement ring is a true showstopper. If the diamond is indeed of D colour and flawless clarity, it could be valued well over five million dollars, comparable to some of the largest and most exquisite stones ever seen at auction, and undoubtedly one of the most unforgettable celebrity engagement rings of the year." 

The conversation isn’t limited to jewellery experts alone. Julia Chafe, a social media content creator with a soft spot for jewellery, took to Instagram to share her thoughts. True to her style, her commentary was delightfully tongue-in-cheek. She joked, “To wear this stone regularly, you’re going to need finger reconstruction surgery. Just imagine wearing a hundred-pound kettlebell on your finger all day, every day. Painful, but worth it.”

For brides-to-be who enjoy the sparkle, and for anyone who loves the theatre of romance, the appeal is obvious: this is a ring that was created to be seen and discussed. But beyond the glamour lies a fascinating insight into taste, symbolism, and how an engagement ring can be both personal and performative.

Lead image: Georgina Rodriguez/Instagram 

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