Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have officially announced their engagement, marking a significant milestone in their long-term relationship. The couple revealed their engagement on 11 August 2025, nearly ten years after they began dating. Ronaldo, the acclaimed Portuguese football star, proposed with a luxurious engagement ring that has garnered much attention and speculation regarding its impressive worth and design.
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Though the couple has kept specific details about the ring under wraps, it is widely estimated to have a total weight of roughly 37 carats. Rumours suggest its value could lie between £1.6 million and £4 million. In a light-hearted moment during an interview, Rodríguez shared her excitement with Elle Spain, joking, “It’s gorgeous. It’s the least he could offer me after 10 years of waiting.” She admitted it took her a while to fully comprehend the enormity of the ring and its significance.
Ronaldo proposed to Rodríguez in a setting he described as simple yet meaningful. In an interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan, he noted he is not traditionally romantic. “Well, I am, but I’m not very romantic, not the kind of guy who brings flowers every week,” he stated. However, he confirmed that he knew Rodríguez was the one for him, affirming, “I hope that I did it well.”
The allure of Rodríguez’s engagement ring has captured the interest of jewellery experts, who have provided their insights on the possible features of the piece. Tobias Kormind, co-founder of 77 Diamonds, estimated that the central oval diamond weighs approximately 35 carats, flanked by smaller side stones, bringing the total weight to around 37 carats. In contrast, Laura Taylor from Lorel Diamonds offered a more conservative viewpoint, estimating the centre stone’s weight at between 15 and 20 carats.
Rodríguez made her first public appearance with the ring at the 2025 Venice Film Festival just weeks after the engagement. The model showcased the sparkler against the backdrop of the prestigious event, donning a stunning lace gown by Roberto Cavalli and accessorising with further diamond jewellery that complemented her striking look. The public debut of the ring certainly added to the excitement surrounding the couple’s engagement.
In a candid remark, Ronaldo shared that Rodríguez was less focused on the ring itself and more concerned about the intentions behind his proposal. He recounted that rather than inquiring about the specifics of the diamond, she wanted to know if he was sincere in his desire to marry her. This sentiment reflects the couple’s deep bond, which has only grown throughout their time together.
Ronaldo made a point to ensure that the engagement ring met Rodríguez’s expectations, sharing, “She asked me for a ring to offer her because it was one of her dreams to have a good stone.” He acknowledged the effort he put into finding the perfect ring, stating, “And I work hard… and finally I find what she loves.”
The couple did not take long to solidify their union, celebrating their nuptials with a quiet civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on 11 August 2026. This event was an intimate affair, attended by their closest family members and children, in line with Rodríguez’s earlier assertion that their wedding would be modest. Following the ceremony, they shared their happiness on social media with a glimpse of their matching gold wedding bands.
As they embark on this new chapter of their lives together, Ronaldo and Rodríguez continue to capture the public’s fascination, not only due to their celebrity status but also because of their enduring partnership that seems to grow ever stronger. The details surrounding their engagement and subsequent marriage only add to the narrative of a couple that has navigated nearly a decade of both personal and public life together.