American pop superstar Taylor Swift has announced she is engaged to her partner Travis Kelce.
On Tuesday, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce shared beautiful engagement photos on Instagram, captioning them: “Your English teacher and gym teacher are getting married.” The photos included a glimpse of the ring, which quickly drew attention.
According to Vogue, the ring features a round Old Mine diamond set in yellow gold with a bezel setting. Its band is adorned with delicate engraving, adding to its vintage charm.
Kelce designed the ring in collaboration with Kindred Lobeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry, a brand known for its luxury designs priced up to $33,600.
Forbes reported that the historic cut of Swift’s ring was popular from the early 18th to the late 19th century. Old Mine cut diamonds are recognized for their rounded corners and broad facets, with each stone being unique.
Jewelry company VRAI explains that these diamonds are typically square in shape, containing 58 facets, and are distinguished by their small table, large culet, and high crown.
Jewelry researcher Benjamin Khordipour revealed that the ring used to propose to Swift is an impressive eight-carat antique cushion-cut diamond with F color and VS1 clarity. He estimated its value at approximately $550,000.
Ann Grimmett, Vice President of Jared Jewelers, described the ring’s style as having the feel of a vintage heirloom, “romantic and dreamy—traditional yet modern.”
Lauren Bock, founder of Hira Fine Jewelry, noted that while most celebrity rings showcase very large diamonds, Swift’s ring is unique. “The diamond is prominent but not unnecessarily oversized, and the design feels thoughtful and intentional,” she said.
Maziora experts added that the stone could either be an antique cushion cut or Old Mine cut, both considered more romantic because antique cuts feature fewer, larger facets than modern stones.
Opinions vary on the ring’s value. Ann Grimmett estimated it at 7–9 carats with a price range of $250,000–$500,000. Lauren Bock suggested it is about an eight-carat elongated antique cushion-cut diamond worth up to $500,000.
Meanwhile, Angie Kennedy of Zales speculated that it could even be a 13-carat elongated cushion-cut diamond, possibly a nod to Swift’s lucky number 13, with a value of $750,000 or higher.
