Taylor Swift’s Giant Diamond Engagement Ring Marks a Return to Vintage Elegance

Taylor Swift just got engaged to Travis Kelce, and the internet is still buzzing. The couple, both 35, shared the big news on August 26, 2025, with a cheeky Instagram caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Alongside the joke was a lush set of photos from the proposal. But what really caught everyone’s eye? That ring!

At first glance, it is not the biggest rock you have seen on a celebrity’s hand. But look closer, and you will see why everyone is talking about it.

 

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The Kansas Chiefs tight end teamed up with Kindred Lubeck, founder of New York’s Artifex Fine Jewelry, to create something one-of-a-kind. The result? An elongated cushion-cut antique diamond, specifically an old mine brilliant cut.

The old mine cut dates back to the 1700s. It has soft corners and chunky facets that play with light in a slower, deeper way. It is hand-cut, not machine-perfect, which means it is totally unique.

So how big is it? Estimates say between 7 and 15 carats. Most experts put it in the 8 to 10 range, with a ballpark value of $650,000. That is not small. But compared to some recent celebrity rings, it is downright modest.

Georgina Rodríguez’s ring, for example, is 25 to 35 carats. Lauren Sanchez Bezos rocks a 30-carat pink diamond. The iconic singer’s engagement ring is smaller, sure, but it doesn’t try to shout. It whispers in an antique accent.

Swift / IG / The ring reportedly includes a hidden nod to Swift’s lucky number 13 (as the old mine cut has 58 facets, and 5+8=13.

After Swift’s engagement post, searches for “old mine cut” diamonds shot up by 10,000%. Clearly, people are paying attention. The ring has sparked a wave of interest in vintage and antique jewelry.

This fits a bigger shift in celebrity trends. Zendaya went with a horizontally set diamond. Dua Lipa chose a thick gold band. These rings tell stories.

Bigger Stones, Smaller Price Tags

One reason big rings are more common now? Lab-grown diamonds. They look identical to natural ones, but cost up to 90% less. That means average folks can rock stones that once felt out of reach.

Of course, old cuts may come with complicated pasts, but they also come with character.

Swift / IG / The ring is not lab-grown, but it is ethically sourced. Antique diamonds, like hers, don’t require new mining. That makes them appealing to eco-conscious buyers.

Most people aren’t spending six figures on a ring. But Swift’s style is actually accessible. Vintage shops, estate sales, and online marketplaces offer similar antique cuts at lower prices.

Or, you could go the lab-grown route. Or even choose a gemstone like morganite or sapphire. The bezel setting and engraved gold band are details that can be replicated without breaking the bank.

Despite being close to 10 carats, experts say Swift’s ring is still wearable. The elongated cushion cut spreads the weight across the finger. The bezel setting protects the diamond from snags. And the gold band gives it a warm, rich tone.

There is a term jewelers use: “Diamond Shrinkage Syndrome.” Over time, even big diamonds start to feel small. Sounds ridiculous, but it is real. As our eyes get used to bigger stones, especially on social media, the scale keeps creeping up.