Hold onto your hats, folks! The news we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. Superstar Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce are officially engaged. The power couple shared the happy announcement on Tuesday, August 26, through a sweet Instagram post that instantly had fans buzzing.
One of the photos posted to Instagram showed Kelce, 35, holding Swift’s hand. She’s also 35, by the way. What really caught everyone’s eye was the sparkling new rock on her finger. It’s a showstopper, featuring an antique mine brilliant cut diamond. This stunning gem is set on a gold band, surrounded by even more small, dazzling stones. Kindred Lubeck from Artifex Fine Jewelry designed the piece, finishing it with a delicate, thin bezel.
Naturally, everyone wants to know about the price tag. Jewelry expert Nilesh Rakholia, who founded Abelini, weighed in on the ring’s value. He told an entertainment news outlet that he believes it’s worth between $950,000 and $1,270,000. Rakholia highlighted its size, saying the main stone likely ranges from 7 to 10 carats. This places it among the most talked-about celebrity engagement rings.
Another expert, Laura Taylor, who specializes in engagement and wedding rings, agrees on the high value. She estimated the diamond could be as large as 12 carats. Taylor confirmed that the ring is “easily worth” a cool million dollars. Talk about a statement piece!
Swift didn’t just stop at the massive diamond. She paired her new engagement ring with a matching gold Cartier watch. This elegant timepiece also featured a face covered in diamonds, making her entire wrist sparkle.
The engagement photos themselves are absolutely swoon-worthy. Kelce knelt down, looking sharp in a navy blue Ralph Lauren shirt and crisp white pants. Swift glowed in a white striped top with thin straps and a fun, flared hem. She paired it with a flowy A-line midi skirt. In one tender shot, Swift gently placed a hand on Kelce’s cheek, surrounded by a beautiful flower garden.
Other pictures showed the happy couple with their eyes closed, foreheads touching, sharing soft smiles. They also snuggled up on a bench, nestled among more vibrant blooms. It’s clear these two are head over heels.
Swift’s caption for the post was classic her: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨.” She also had her hit song about Kelce, “So High School,” playing in the background. It’s a playful nod to their public romance that has captured so many hearts.
Their love story began in the summer of 2023. Kelce first tried to meet Swift at her Eras Tour concert. He couldn’t connect with her there, as she wasn’t doing fan meet-and-greets at the time. However, he later shared on his “New Heights” podcast that he wanted to give her his number. This public mention eventually led to them connecting and starting their relationship.
Insiders previously told the entertainment news outlet Us Weekly that by December 2023, the couple was already having “very deep conversations about their future together.” They made sure to “do everything they could to spend time together,” showing their commitment from early on. Then, in April 2024, another source revealed how happy Swift was feeling. She no longer felt she had to “hide” her relationships. Kelce, according to the source, “makes her feel safe and protected, like she has the freedom to be and act however she wants.” What a wonderful journey to an engagement!