How much is Taylor Swift’s engagement ring worth?

It is the ring seen around the world, collecting nearly 12 million likes during the first hour that it was published on Instagram by the Showgirl-pourd-bride-to-be.

Taylor Swift said “yes” to Travis Kelce on Tuesday, ending months of speculation on the moment when the pair of Watgage could plan to make the knot after two years of meetings. In the middle of the images in a slideshow shared by the Mega Music Star and the tight end of the Super Bowl, describing the moment of engagement in a garden filled with flowers, was a close -up of Swift hand carrying a considerable diamond in 18 carat yellow gold. (It has well twinned beautifully, it should be noted, with its Cartier gold watch.)

The only close -up of the ring, which would have been designed by Kincred Lubeck of Arsifex Bijoux based in New York, has already sent social media to a speculation frenzy, the carat weight and more. A trio of jewelry experts who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter Accept the details: The SWIFT ring in 18 carat yellow gold seems to have an ancient elongated cushion -shaped diamond in a brilliant cup, weighing about 10 carats and set with the two degrees in the corners and a low profile telescope. Below the central stone, the sides have a design that can include sculptures that also play in the vintage atmosphere of the ring and are embellished with smaller diamonds.

In short, it is a completely romantic ring. “He presents the personal and romantic qualities which, in our view, are perfect for her,” explains Rebecca Selva, director of the creation of Kwiat and Fred Leighton, two brands of SWIFT jewelry focused on previous red carpets. “The soft and elongated cushion shape works wonderfully with its long fingers, and the ancient style and gold give it a beautiful warmth.”

“We have seen a resurgence in [yellow] Gold for engagement rings, and this ring will undoubtedly have an influence “on future committed couples, adds Tom Heyman, the third generation president of Oscar Heyman, based in New York, founded in 1912.” What I like the most is that it looks quite proportional and elegant in its hand. Let’s face it, it’s a couple that could buy any ring, and it seems to be a thoughtful and thoughtful choice. »»

Frank Everett, vice-president of jewelry at the Sotheby’s auction house, agrees. “My first thought was” Yay “, because I like a cushion, and I like a vintage setting,” he said. “The cushions have always been a bit of a stone of initiates in the industry; The oval at the moment are very popular, and the marquise stones enter and go out. But it’s time for the cushion, and Taylor’s ring will help this.

Of course, the question that everyone is asking: what is the value of the ring? Not an easy answer to provide according to a single photo, underlined each expert. “Evaluating a stone that you have not seen in person is an impossible task – you can guess a size, but how do you judge color and clarity when you do not see it in person?” Request Everett. “Based on these factors alone, diamonds can really perform the whole range [in price]. If you look at a 10 carat diamonds with exceptional color and clarity, it could be a stone of a million dollars. »»

And while the details have not yet emerged on the search for Kelce for the ideal ring, each expert should also be fulfilled with the choice. “I’m going to hypothesize that he fell in love with this for her,” said Heyman.

“I suspect that he did it alone, and if this is the case, he did a fantastic job,” explains Everett about the selection process. “And this is how it should be, because in the end, it is a gift, a sign of a promise and love. In the end, we tend to forget this sometimes, and the ring can be considered an acquisition. But if [Kelce] I did it alone, I applaud him. »»

What was Selva’s answer to the question of the value of the ring? She summarized just as Swift could have: “It’s invaluable.”