Georgina Rodríguez became one of the main attractions of the 2026 Met Gala thanks to an accessory that left the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of New York speechless: a rosary valued at seven million euros (approximately 7.56 million dollars), designed by her as a tribute to Our Lady of Fátima.
The gala, held this Monday with the dress code Fashion is Art, brought together the big names in global fashion in New York, and Cristiano Ronaldo's partner arrived ready to make a statement with a look rich in religious symbolism and luxury craftsmanship.
The dress was the work of Belgian designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin, handcrafted in Paris with a structured corset silhouette in pale blue —a color historically associated with the Virgin Mary as a symbol of protection and purity—, adorned with eyelets and hand-painted lace, cups made of French blue lace woven on traditional Leavers looms from Calais-Caudry, and an impressive XL veil that added an air of mystery to the ensemble.
The look also held an intimate secret: inside the dress, close to the heart, two phrases were hand-stitched in Spanish: "Where she is, the soul finds refuge" and "And deliver us from evil, amen."
The designer explained to Vogue Spain that the process was a "true collaboration": "It all started with a conversation between our teams, where Gio shared his devotion to the Virgin of Fatima. That became the starting point."
But the element that captured all the attention was the rosary, a unique piece created by Georgina herself, estimated to be worth seven million euros.
Crafted in 18-karat white gold, it features five natural pearls, 53 diamonds set in the chain, and 11 diamonds in the cross of various carats.
The main medallion features the image of Our Lady of Fátima in white gold surrounded by diamonds, and on the reverse, it is engraved with the names of all the family members: Georgina, Cristiano, Cristiano Jr., Eva, Mateo, Alana Martina, Bella Esmeralda, and Angel, the couple's deceased son and twin brother of Bella.
The jewel was complemented by an exclusive High Jewelry set from Chopard, featuring the diamond The Queen of Kalahari, and the look was completed with silver platform sandals from Le Silla.
Georgina's devotion to the Virgin of Fatima is public and documented. She has made multiple pilgrimages to the sanctuary in Portugal, taken her children to the sacred site, and shared on social media that the sanctuary "embraces the soul."
Significantly, Georgina was already holding the rosary in her hand as she left the Hotel Carlyle dressed in an all-black tracksuit, hours before the gala, which underscored the symbolic importance of the piece beyond just fashion.
Reactions on social media were polarized. Many users praised the coherence between Georgina's personal faith and her fashion proposal, interpreting it as a genuine cultural homage. Others, however, questioned the blend of religious symbolism with such luxury, sparking a viral debate on the boundaries between devotion and ostentation.
It’s not the first time that a look from Georgina has divided opinions at the Met Gala: in the 2025 edition, her black lingerie-style dress by Vetements sparked criticism for not adhering to the dress code, with viral comments like "Is that all?".
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