How Taylor Swift Made a Statement With Her Engagement Ring

Taylor Swift has finally found her ‘End Game’. Earlier this week, the singer announced her engagement to football player Travis Kelce, and the internet collectively lost its mind. Taking it to her Instagram to share the news, the 36-year-old gave her fans a glimpse of her fairy-tale proposal through a series of intimate images, in which the couple could be seen taking their two-year relationship to the next level amid lush greenery and pastel-coloured petals.

But Kelce dropping to one knee and popping the question wasn’t the only thing that had the world stifling gasps. The ring he slipped onto Swift’s finger was equally breathtaking. Crafted by New York-based designer Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry, the 18K yellow gold ring is studded with an elongated, cushion-cut diamond of approximately eight carats. The exquisite piece has been reported to carry an estimated price tag of US$500,000.

The vintage-inspired ring marks Swift’s contribution to the trend of high-profile celebrities—her close friend and singer Selena Gomez included—opting for heirloom engagement rings in recent years. Given the sheer number of followers she has amassed in her decades-long career, forever bands exuding old-world charm are almost guaranteed to remain popular. So brides-to-be, here are some of our favourite cushion-cut diamond rings to get you started.

A faithful interpretation of the classic cushion-cut engagement rings, this David Morris original is a safe bet for a timeless token of love. Fashioned in 18K white gold, the ring is highlighted by a five-carat diamond. The diamond pavé blanketing the band adds a layer of extra sparkle to the piece—perfect to convey the message of understated luxury.

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If there’s one thing the 2000s rom-coms have taught us, it’s that when it comes to proposals, nothing beats the thrill of seeing a Tiffany & Co. box. This Tiffany Novo ring promises that magical, straight-out-of-a-movie experience. Here, the cushion-cut centre diamond is held by four slim prongs, lending the piece its feminine spirit.

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Another heritage house that knows how to do cushion-cut rings right is none other than Boodles. Showcasing the brand’s design prowess, the Peace of Mined ring is created to maximise the visual impact on your big day. The juxtaposition of the 18K yellow gold band and the delicate white diamonds, for instance, amplifies the brilliance of its central stone.

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What better way to convince your lover to say “I do” than with Harry Winston’s The One? The ring fits perfectly into any grand romantic gestures you have in mind. It leans into the glamorous nature of proposals—and weddings in general. Here, the platinum piece wraps its dazzling cushion-cut centre stone with equally blinding micropavé diamonds.

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If you’re looking to make a bolder statement on your special day, go with the Promise ring by Graff. With a striking yellow diamond as its centrepiece, the ring stands apart from the more traditional engagement rings. The design is kept simple so as not to veer into the gaudy territory. It is supplemented only by tapered baguette-cut white diamond side stones.

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