It's OFFICIAL. MediaTakeOut.com CONFIRMED (this is NOT rumor, it's FACT) that Russell has put a ring on it.
However unlike Ciara's last engagement, the two plan to simply get married quietly in the off season (around their one-year mark). There will be no announcement beforehand. Russell gave Ciara a ring that is a cherished family heirloom that has been a part of his Native American heritage forever, and willed to him after his father passed away. The ring is not OVERLY FLASHY . . . but it means EVERYTHING to Russell.
Those close to them noticed that she wears it on a chain while in Seattle but not when she travels for work.
Lawyers are said to already be negotiating a marriage contract that will include provisions for children, which is very important to him.
This is a MediaTakeOut.com EXCLUSIVE - provided to us by someone EXTREEEE-E-EMYLY close to Ciara. If members of the press wish to use our reporting, please credit us with the report.