5 engagement rings inspired by the rock Cristiano Ronaldo bought his fiancé
International soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and longtime girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez are engaged! Nine years is a long time to wait for an engagement ring, but when it looks like Georgina's ring from Ronaldo, you can't be mad. That rock is unreal.
It looks so unreal, that even our USA Today Shopping team had questions about whether the Instagram announcement was AI-generated.
Luckily, Lorraine Brantner, GIA-certified gemologist and Director of Sales and Service at James Allen, weighed in to help set the record straight.
"While many are quick to speculate that Cristiano Ronaldo's engagement ring may be AI-generated, I can say that the design details, particularly the carat weight, shape and setting, are entirely within the realm of what's possible in high-end jewelry today," Brantner said. "As someone who's seen many large-carat diamonds up close, I can say that this style is absolutely in line with what high-profile clients and celebrities gravitate toward."
The diamond is reportedly valued at up to $5 million. He is, afterall, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Brantner weighed in on the look of the stone.
"Based on the images circulating, the center stone appears to be an oval cut diamond, likely ranging between 20-25 carats, possibly even more depending on finger size," says Brantner. "In an era where AI can generate hyper-realistic renderings, skepticism is natural, but this ring's proportions, clarity, and craftsmanship reflect the kind of piece created for elite clients."
Below, check out a few dazzling lookalikes, albeit smaller than the absolute rock on Rodriguez's finger:
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This setting is meant to highlight the diamond of your choice, for a similar look choose an oval-cut stone.
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Rodriguez's rock is so big that I can't even tell if there are diamonds on the side, but you can add the sparkle with a three-stone setting like this one from James Allen.
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Let the diamond shine in the slim silhouette solitaire band to really focus on the diamond.
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This three stone engagement ring features two half moons, but the massive center stone is eye-catching.
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Elegant and breathtaking, this ring features seven lab-grown diamonds along the front for maximum sparkle.
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A classic jewelry staple that every woman should own to elevate an everyday outfit, these diamond stud earrings amount to nearly 2 carats in diamond weight.
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Gorgeous, yet simple. This lab-grown diamond pendant is classic elegance that focuses on the sparkle of the diamond.
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A literal twist on a classic wedding ring that can be worn alone or stacked.
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Nothing screams old money elegance to me like a tennis bracelet and this sky blue Topaz is both vivid and sparkly.
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