What’s so special about the diamond Ronaldo chose for Georgina that’s sending Fans into a frenzy?

When Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, decided to propose to his long-time love Georgina Rodriguez, 31, he didn’t just seal the moment with words, he did it with a diamond that could probably light up a football stadium.

Rodriguez revealed the happy news on Instagram with a close-up snap of the dazzling ring, captioned simply: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.” The announcement instantly sent fans into a frenzy, not just over the couple’s next chapter, but over the jaw-dropping size of the rock itself.

The love story between Ronaldo and Rodriguez began back in 2017 when they crossed paths at a Gucci store where she was working. Since then, the pair have built a life together over seven years, raising five children and openly sharing both joyful and heartbreaking moments, including the loss of a newborn.

A Diamond That Demands Attention

The engagement ring is nothing short of extraordinary. Spanning nearly half the length of Rodriguez’s finger and possibly measuring over 5cm in length, the centrepiece is an oval-shaped diamond flanked by two smaller stones. Jewellery experts are calling it one of the most remarkable celebrity engagement rings in recent years.

Briony Raymond, a leading jeweller, believes the central oval diamond could be between 25-30 carats, while others suggest a minimum of 15 carats. The two side stones are estimated at around 1 carat each, according to Kegan Fisher, founder of Frank Darling.

Its quality? Flawless, the highest grade possible, cut in a brilliant style to maximise sparkle and brilliance.

Worth a Small Fortune

The price tag is as glittering as the diamond itself. Professional valuations put the ring between US $2-5 million (around Rs 16.6 crore to Rs 41.6 crore). Laura Taylor from Lorel Diamonds estimates a minimum value of US $2 million, while Rare Carat CEO Ajay Anand believes it could be closer to $5 million.

Inputs from TOI