Taylor Swift as soon as sang she’d get married with paper rings, however this one is something however paper.
Swift introduced her engagement to soccer star Travis Kelce in an Instagram submit on Tuesday, the place she confirmed off her new ring.
Benjamin Khordipour, a jewellery professional at New York Metropolis-based Property Diamond Jewellery, mentioned the ring is an “vintage elongated cushion” that weighs in at about eight karats. He estimated the stone, which is ready in Victorian-style gold mounting, doubtless value round $550,000.
“You possibly can see vintage fashion, yellow gold mounting, needlepoint prongs with some diamonds on the shoulder, and engravings on the shoulder,” Khordipour mentioned. “It’s actually one thing superb.”
For Khordipour, the rarity of the stone is what makes it stand out as his “favourite” ring he’s seen thus far this 12 months.
“It’s very distinctive. It’s not one thing you’ll see on anybody else’s hand,” he mentioned, noting the vintage cushions of that measurement and form are troublesome to supply.
The selection additionally suits Swift’s character, he added.
“She’s very distinctive, very various, so this makes full sense. I might by no means consider her getting one thing normal.”
Vintage and classic types have surged in reputation lately, and Khordipour mentioned Swift’s alternative is on-trend.
“For vintage jewelers, it’s actually one thing superb… the development is classic and vintage, so I’m glad she went with it.”
