At a Glance
- Joe Manganiello surprised fiancée Caitlin O’Connor with a second, custom 7-carat engagement ring
- The couple originally got engaged under Mount Etna in Sicily on June 24, 2025
- O’Connor debuted the new sparkler at the 2026 LA Art Show on January 7
- Why it matters: The upgraded ring signals a fresh start and deeper commitment as wedding planning begins
Less than seven months after their Italian volcano proposal, Joe Manganiello has doubled down on romance by designing a second, show-stopping ring for Caitlin O’Connor.
The New Sparkler
O’Connor, 36, tells News Of Los Angeles that Manganiello, 49, personally sketched the new piece: a 7-carat round diamond encircled by a pavé halo and set on a diamond-studded band.
> “It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen and has special meaning to us as a couple,” she says.
The original ring-seen in the couple’s October 17, 2025 Instagram announcement-has now been joined by this upgraded heirloom.
Proposal Flashback
Manganiello proposed beneath Mount Etna during their June 24, 2025 getaway, a moment O’Connor calls “very romantic.”
- Location: Eastern Sicily’s active stratovolcano
- Date: June 24, 2025
- Reveal: Instagram post on October 17, 2025
> “I am very excited to be engaged to my love,” she tells News Of Los Angeles.
Wedding Planning Mode
The actress and TV host stepped out with the new ring at the 2026 LA Art Show opening night in Los Angeles on January 7, pairing a white floral corset with black bottoms for a bridal nod.
O’Connor says planning is still in first gear:
> “I am just starting the process but very excited and taking it one day at a time. I am enjoying being engaged.”
Key Takeaways
- Manganiello designed a second 7-carat ring after the original proposal
- The couple confirmed their relationship December 2023 at the COAF Gala
- Wedding details remain under wraps while they savor the engagement glow
With a new ring on her finger and wedding plans ahead, O’Connor is reveling in the moment-and the 7-carat reminder of Manganiello’s devotion.
