On August 12, 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo proposed to Georgina Rodríguez with a 50-carat emerald-cut diamond ring valued at approximately $3 million. CR7’s extravagant gesture drew comparisons to other iconic celebrity engagement rings, as reported by Forbes.
There are speculations that Cartier may have designed the ring, but no jeweller has officially confirmed this. The ring surpasses Mariah Carey’s 35-carat ring, which is valued at $10 million, and Kim Kardashian’s 15-carat ring, valued at $8 million. However, it does not compare to Gucci Mane’s 60-carat ring or Elizabeth Taylor’s even more stunning 69.42-carat gemstone.
Notable comparisons include:
- Gucci Mane: Upgraded to a 60-carat oval-cut ring for Keyshia Ka’oir in 2019 ($8M+ adjusted).
- Elizabeth Taylor: Received a 69.42-carat pear-shaped diamond from Richard Burton in 1969 ($8.6M today).
- Lauren Sánchez: Wore a 30-carat pink diamond ($5M) and a 30-40-carat oval ring ($4M) from Jeff Bezos.
- Kim Kardashian: Got a 15-carat cushion-cut ring from Kanye West ($8M).
Rodríguez’s ring surpasses Carey’s and Kardashian’s in size but not in value, per Vogue.
Ronaldo and Rodríguez’s Relationship
Ronaldo, 40, and Rodríguez, 31, began dating in 2016 and made their relationship public in 2017. They have five children together, including Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jr., twins born via surrogate, and two children from Rodríguez, although one of the twins was lost in 2021. Engagement rumours emerged in 2018, and Ronaldo’s comment in July 2024, referring to Rodríguez as his “wife”, fueled further speculation. However, his publicist clarified that no marriage had been confirmed. Their lives are featured in the Netflix series “I Am Georgina.”
Forbes recognised Ronaldo as the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2025, with an annual income of $275 million. He surpassed $1 billion in career earnings in 2020. His wealth comes from a lifetime deal with Nike, his CR7-branded ventures, and various endorsements. According to Forbes, this financial success enables him to give extravagant gifts, such as a lavish ring.
Ronaldo’s $3 million proposal ring underscores his global influence and fuels celebrity culture discussions. The engagement shapes pop culture narratives and jewellery trends.
