Newly-engaged Eoghan Dermott appears to have spared no expense in splurging on the perfect ring for his fiancée, with a diamond expert pricing the rock at a huge sum. In fact, Extra.ie has learned that the smitten former 2FM presenter splashed out over six times the average engagement ring spend for Alessandra Heredia, the mother of his newly-born son Kevin. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW McDermott, who previously narrated Australian Love Island has found his own happy-forever-after when he announced that he had popped the question to his now-fiancée. Taking to Instagram, the former RTE golden boy shared that he had more good news to celebrate after a very tumultuous few years, which saw him depart the national broadcaster. And it would seem that McDermott paid a very pretty penny for the very beautiful engagement ring for his fiancée. Diamond dealer-to-the-stars Seamus Fahy – who owns Voltaire Diamonds – told Extra.ie that Eoghan could have shelled out a five-figure sum on the solid gold solitaire. Newly-engaged Eoghan Dermott appears to have spared no expense in splurging on the perfect ring for his fiancée, with a diamond expert pricing the rock at around €25,000. Pic: Eoghan McDermott/Instagram ‘I would estimate this particular ring to be worth anywhere between €20,000 – €25,000,’ Mr Fahy said. ‘This round brilliant solitaire diamond looks to be approximately 1.50ct in weight. The diamond is set within six claws on a plain, slim yellow gold band,’ he further explained. Additionally, Mr Fahy, who has created bespoke engagement for the likes of Rosanna Davison and Pippa O’Connor, said that Eoghan spent significantly over the average engagement ring spend, saying: ‘The average ring spend is in and about €3500.’ Eoghan McDermott. Pic: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos He noted that this particular style of the classic solitaire gold band with a solitaire diamond is making a comeback. ‘The classic designs are making a comeback,’ he said, adding that celebrities like Emma Roberts are opting to eschew bling-bling flash rings for a simple classic cut. In an indication that brighter days are on the horizon, Eoghan announced this week that he had gone down on bended knee and popped the question to his long-time partner Alessandra. The newly engaged couple welcomed their first baby, Kevin Mateo, at the end of March, and it seems their relationship has been going from strength to strength. Taking to social media announcing the next milestone in their relationship, Eoghan shared an array of heart-warming pictures to social media, including one of Alessandra showing off her new bling. He penned: ‘An earth-angel said Yes. I’m really glad I went for a coffee that day. Hopefully we can keep going for coffee together until we’re grey and old.’