THE jeweler tasked with designing Taylor Swift’s stunning engagement ring appeared to let slip her fiance Travis Kelce’s plans to pop the question weeks ago.
They seemingly “gave away” the 35-year-old’s romantic gesture towards the Lover songstress with a series of killer clues – yet their savvy comments went unnoticed.
The jeweler tasked with designing Taylor Swift’s engagement ring appeared to let slip Travis Kelce’s proposal WEEKS ago[/caption]
The lovebirds dropped the happy news of their proposal – and stunning images of the ring – on Instagram on Tuesday[/caption]
Travis’ dad Ed said the pair had been engaged for a fortnight[/caption]
Experts have valued the band, co-designed by the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, at $1million[/caption]
It came after Travis’ dad Ed Kelce, 74, told how the fan-favourite stars have been secretly engaged for two weeks.
Taylor and Travis, both 35, dropped the happy news of their proposal on Instagram on Tuesday, with pictures of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end on one knee with a sparkly diamond ring.
The U.S. Sun revealed last summer that Travis, who Lover songstress Taylor, started dating in 2023, had his eyes on a diamond ring which is worth $1million according to experts.
The band was co-designed by Travis with the help of top Paris designer Kindred Lubeck and is reportedly an old mine brilliant-cut ring from Artifex Fine Jewelry.
That specific type of diamond was especially popular in the 18th and 19th centuries and each one is completely unique.
They are hand-cut meaning no two are alike.
The diamonds are also known for their cushion-like shape, rounded corners and chunky facets.
Lubeck’s rings for Artifex Fine generally range in price but they start from $4,300 dollars for a signet style with a North Star motif.
Yet it is the wording of the brand’s new collection which appears to have given a hint as to the pair’s happy news WEEKS ago.
Artifex’s website is now currently showcasing a new collection called From The Vault.
As loyal Swifties will know, it is a phrase used by Willow songstress Taylor about her previously unreleased tracks on her Taylor’s version albums, which she re-recorded when she gained control of her own music rights.
Last month, the jeweler also seemingly teased another clue and they posted a social media video accompanied by the caption: “Call it what you want but I’m never going for just ‘beautiful.’”
This could be a reference to her track Call It What You Want from her sixth album Reputation.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Relationship Timeline
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce went public with their relationship in September 2023. However, they had been dating a few months before that. Find out more about their relationship below.
July 8, 2023 – Travis Kelce attends the Eras Tour and make a friendship bracelet for Taylor with his phone number on it
July 26, 2023 – Travis tells his brother, Jason, on their New Heights podcast that he tried to give her the bracelet, but wasn’t allowed backstage
September 24, 2023 – Taylor Swift shows up to a Kansas City Chiefs game and sits with Travis’ family as she cheers him on. The two were seen leaving in Travis’s car together after the game.
She attended many Chiefs game during the season.
October 15, 2023 – the couple was photographed together at a post-show bash at Catch Steak in New York City after their appearances on Saturday Night Live.
November 11, 2023 – Taylor changes the lyrics in her song Karma to “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me” for the first time.
December 6, 2023- Taylor Swift spoke to Time magazine about Travis during her cover issue.
“This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell … We started hanging out right after that,” she said, after Travis’ July 26 podcast.
“So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other. By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple. I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game? We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.”
December 31, 2023 – Taylor and Travis were at a New Year’s Eve party together, where they were caught kissing on video.
January 26, 2024 – During an NFL press conference, Travis spoke out about their relationship.
“As long as we’re happy, we can’t listen to anything that’s outside noise. That’s all that matters,” he said.
January 28, 2024 – Travis was heard saying “I love you” to Taylor after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship game.
February 11, 2024- Taylor was there to support Travis when he and his team won the Super Bowl
April 27, 2024 – When auctioning off tickets to Taylor’s tour at The Mahomies Foundation charity gala in Las Vegas, Travis referred to Taylor as his “significant other.”
June 21, 2024 – Taylor posts Travis on her Instagram for the first time
June 23, 2024 – Travis joins Taylor on stage at The Eras tour during the Tortured Poets Department set
August 12, 2025 – Travis is featured in GQ’s cover story, where he speaks about his hopes for his future marriage
August 13, 2025 – Taylor appears on Travis’ New Heights podcast to announce her new album
August 26, 2025 – Taylor and Travis announce that they’re engaged in an Instagram post
Meanwhile, further details on Taylor’s $1million ring have also come to light.
The U.S. Sun exclusively reported last year that Travis was working tirelessly to find the perfect ring for the Cruel Summer singer and sourced the opinions of friends and experts.
“It probably took more than 40 shop visits and 100 Zoom calls and meetings with jewelry experts to find what he looked for,” the insider told us.
Experts have since advised that the huge ring could be worth between $750,000 up to $1 million.
TOP CHOICE
Nilesh Rakholia, Jewellery Expert and Founder of London-based fine jewelers Abelini has told how Travis’ choice signaled “serious commitment.”
He told The Sun: “What we’re witnessing extends far beyond jewellery trends.
“Swift’s engagement ring choice reflects a generation’s relationship with authenticity, craftsmanship, and personal expression.
“The playful social media announcement—’Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married’—paired with such a thoughtfully chosen ring demonstrates how modern romance balances accessibility with luxury, humour with serious commitment.”
SWEET REVEAL
Fans of the pair were convinced the engagement was pending following a series of key clues.
Celebrities including Princess Kate and Prince William have also shown their support and shared in their happiness.
The blockbuster news was announced via Instagram, when Taylor posted a series of high-production engagement photos.
Travis was seen on one knee staring up adoringly at Taylor, the huge diamond ring, and a few very sweet pics of them cuddling up.
“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” Taylor said in the caption.
The engagement announcement came just over a week before the start of the NFL season.
Although she turned off comments on her Instagram post, fans flocked to X to fawn over the beautiful photos.
Now, details of their potential wedding plans have come to light.
The U.S. Sun has already revealed their love of Italy, and in particular, the beautiful Lake Como, where possible love nests have already been looked at.
Jeweler Artefex referenced Taylor’s song Call It What You Want in a seemingly telling post last month[/caption]
The brand also referred to its new collection as ‘from the vaults’ – a term used by Taylor to address her unreleased tracks[/caption]
