Washington (ANI): Actor George Clooney has sparked reports of getting serious with new girlfriend after buying her a ring with a Cartier diamond. The Hollywood heartthrob is dating Italian TV personality Elisabetta Canalis, who lives with the star in his Studio City home in California.

"Every day is like Christmas at George"s house for Elisabetta," Contactmusic quoted an insider as telling Touch magazine. The 48-year-old is allegedly so besotted with the actress that he has gifted her several presents, including the gem.

Friends claimed the rock was not an engagement ring but it may point towards the seriousness of the relationship. Clooney''s publicist was not available for comment.