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American Pop Singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce confirmed their engagement on Tuesday with a combined Instagram post. Sharing photos of Kelce’s garden proposal, the couple captioned their news: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” instantly sending fans into a frenzy.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, who have been together since 2023, are regarded as one of Hollywood’s most popular couples. They announced their engagement with photos from a garden proposal, where Swift’s ring became the main highlight, drawing global attention.
Taylor Swift’s engagement ring features a round brilliant-cut old mine diamond, bezel-set in yellow gold. Travis Kelce collaborated with Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry to design the piece.
Jewellery specialists, called the ring “classic and whimsical.” Rich Goldberg of Safian & Rudolph Jewelers suggested it features an elongated cushion-cut, approximately 5 to 6 carats, with yellow gold engraving and possibly inlaid gemstones.
Experts highlighted the ring’s antique-inspired charm, suggesting it reflects Swift’s personality perfectly. Unlike modern, trendy designs, the piece carries an heirloom quality, emphasising history and elegance. One jeweller noted its vintage look makes it ideal for someone leading a larger-than-life, show-stopping career.
Jeweller Steven Singer noted that he had anticipated Taylor Swift’s preference for an elongated stone. He estimated the ring to be about 7.5 carats, designed with intricate engravings in gold or rose gold, valuing it in the range of $1.5–2 million.
While some experts estimate the ring’s price could reach $2 million, others believe it is closer to $1 million, depending on its clarity and colour. Jewellery specialists, including Laura Taylor of Lorel Diamonds and Nilesh Rakholia of Abelini, agreed on its overall value.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s net worth stands at $1.6 billion, making her the world’s richest female musician. Forbes attributes her wealth to $800 million from touring and royalties, $600 million from her music catalogue, alongside $110 million in real estate and a $23-million private jet.
Travis Kelce holds an estimated net worth of $70 million, built through his National Football League contracts, lucrative brand endorsements and media ventures.