Jewelry experts reveal the staggering details behind the 37-carat masterpiece that’s redefining celebrity proposals.
When Cristiano Ronaldo asked Georgina Rodriguez to be his wife, he didn’t just present a ring — he unveiled a work of art that’s set the jewelry world abuzz. On August 11, the 40-year-old Portuguese football icon and his 31-year-old Argentinian model fiancée announced their engagement after eight years of dating, sharing a glimpse of a diamond so colossal, it instantly dominated global headlines.
The sparkling centerpiece, showcased in Rodriguez’s Instagram post, is a breathtaking oval-cut diamond estimated at an astonishing 35 carats, flanked by two additional oval side stones of approximately one carat each. Set in platinum for maximum brilliance and durability, the ring boasts an estimated total of 37 carats.
Tobias Kormind, managing director of 77 Diamonds in London, values the piece at around $5 million, placing it in the same legendary league as the Taylor-Burton Diamond — the famed 69.42-carat jewel gifted to Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton.
Laura Taylor, engagement ring specialist at Lorel Diamonds, describes the stone as “extraordinary,” noting the brilliance of its oval cut and the strategic placement of its side stones to amplify its grandeur. If the diamond is natural and within the rare D–F color range with flawless or near-flawless clarity, she estimates the value could easily surpass $2 million.
Jewelry influencer Julia Chafe joined the conversation, telling her 859,000 TikTok followers she believes the ring could fetch up to $3 million, humorously adding that wearing such a stone “every day might require finger reconstruction surgery.”
While the exact details of the purchase remain Ronaldo’s secret, the opulent sparkler is a testament to the couple’s enduring romance, which began in 2017. Over the years, they’ve built a family together, raising five children: twins Eva Maria and Mateo, 8; daughter Alana, 7; daughter Bella, 3; and Ronaldo’s eldest, Cristiano Jr., 15. In 2022, they endured the heartbreaking loss of Bella’s twin brother, Ángel.
With the engagement now official, one thing is certain: in the world of love and luxury, Cristiano Ronaldo’s proposal has set a new standard — not just for romance, but for rings that leave the world breathless.
