Cristiano Ronaldo’s engagement ring for Georgina Rodríguez has fans losing it

After nine years together, Cristiano Ronaldo has finally popped the question to his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodríguez. The football legend made headlines on Monday, 11 August, when his Argentine-Spanish model partner announced the news on Instagram.

Rodríguez captioned her post, “I do. In this and all my lives,” in Spanish, a short but heartfelt declaration that sent fans into a frenzy.

But it was not just the engagement itself that had the internet buzzing. It was the jaw-dropping size of the rock on her finger that truly set social media ablaze.

Sure, her perfectly long French-manicured nails deserve a moment of appreciation, but all eyes were on the diamond. The question on everyone’s mind: Just how many carats was Cristiano’s ring for Georgina?

A rock worth millions

The extraordinary ring features an oval-cut diamond at its center, flanked by two smaller diamonds on either side.

In a recent article on The New York Times, Anya Walsh, a jewellery specialist at London-based retailer 77 Diamonds, the piece is estimated to weigh around 35 carats and carries a price tag starting from $5 million.

A week’s pay for Cristiano

For most people, a ring like this is a once-in-a-lifetime splurge. For Ronaldo, it is the equivalent of pocket change. According to beIN Sports, the football star’s two-year contract with Al Nassr is worth a staggering €180 million ($211m) per year, which works out to roughly €3.46m ($4.05m) a week. In other words, just a fraction of his weekly pay could cover the cost of Georgina’s dazzling new accessory.

Fans reaction

Naturally, fans had plenty to say. Comments poured in under Georgina’s post, with one user, Natalia Osana, writing: “She said SIUUUUU,” a cheeky nod to Ronaldo’s famous celebration.

British broadcaster Piers Morgan also chimed in: “Wonderful news! Many congrats to you both.” Even YouTube’s official account joined the party, simply commenting “congratulations” alongside red heart and celebratory emojis.

While many agreed with the saying “the bigger, the better”, not everyone was sold on the design. One user bluntly declared, “Sorry but the ring is kinda ugly.”

How did Cristiano and Georgina meet?

Cristiano and Georgina’s love story started in 2016, when they met at a Gucci store in Madrid. Fast-forward eight years, and the couple now share a life in Saudi Arabia, raising five children while Ronaldo plays for Al Nassr.

When’s the wedding?

For now, the couple are keeping their wedding plans under wraps. Given how long they have been together, they do not seem to be in a rush, but if the engagement ring is any indication, the celebration will be nothing short of spectacular.