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Cristiano Ronaldo’s diamond engagement ring to his wife-to-be, Georgina Rodriguez, is worth an eye-watering seven-figure sum.
The celebrity couple announced their engagement on Monday, August 11, after almost a decade together, in an Instagram post.
Georgina shared the news with a picture of her rocking a dazzling rock on her finger, writing: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”
Laura Taylor, engagement ring specialist at Lorel Diamonds, said: ‘Georgina Rodríguez’s engagement ring from Cristiano Ronaldo is an extraordinary piece, featuring what appears to be an oval-cut diamond in the 15 to 20 carat range.
‘Oval cuts are known for their brilliant faceting, which maximises sparkle and gives the stone a bright, lively appearance from every angle.
‘The centre stone is flanked by substantial side diamonds, adding even more sparkle and making the already impressive main stone look even larger.
‘A diamond of this size is almost certainly set in platinum for security, which also enhances its colour and gives the ring a timeless finish.
‘This is a show-stopping ring, and easily among the most impressive we’ve seen in recent years, which feels perfectly suited to one of football’s most famous couples.
‘If the diamond is natural and of exceptional quality in the D-F colour range with flawless or near-flawless clarity, its value could easily exceed £1.5 million.’
Meanwhile, founder of engagement ring company The Clear Cut, Olivia Landau, said: ‘[The ring] features an oval diamond estimated to be over 10 carats…
‘Possibly as large as 15 carats. It appears to be flanked by two smaller oval diamond side stones, each approximately 2–3 carats.
‘The setting is platinum with double claw prongs on all four corners. Depending on the quality, the ring and center diamond are likely worth several million dollars.’
The couple has two children together, with Rodriguez also acting as stepmother to his other three kids. There have been constant questions about when they intend to tie the knot, with the 40-year-old finally popping the question.
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