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Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift with a massive diamond engagement ring that could cost $1 million

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embrace after a Kansas City Chiefs victory.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday. Brooke Sutton/Getty Images
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Taylor Swift is arguably more bejeweled than ever.

The billionaire musician announced her engagement to the NFL star Travis Kelce on Tuesday afternoon, posting a series of photos to Instagram. She captioned the post: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨."

The carousel included a close-up shot of Swift's engagement ring: a massive, rounded rectangle diamond framed in gold.

Ajay Anand, the CEO and founder of the diamond retailer Rare Carat, told Business Insider that the jewelry's value was probably somewhere in the $1 million range.

"The ring appears to feature an antique old mine brilliant-cut diamond," Anand said, noting that the style was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries because of its "chunky facets and romantic sparkle."

Rolling Stone reported that Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry designed the piece. The jeweler is known for her hand-engraved gold rings.

Artifex Fine Jewelry didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from BI.

"This particular stone looks to be in the 9-carat range, top colorless D, and flawless clarity, and frankly, nothing less than what you'd expect for Taylor Swift," Anand added.

The massive diamond also has a gold frame, he said, and appears to be hand-engraved with claw prongs and details on its undergallery.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce holding hands while walking on a street at night.
Swift and Kelce in New York City in December.  TheStewartofNY/GC Images/Getty Images

It's not the only luxury jewelry item Swift sported during her proposal.

In the photos she posted to Instagram, the "Tortured Poets Department" musician is also seen wearing a gold tennis bracelet, a $1,400 heart-shaped earring with the letter T in the middle from Found Rae, and a Cartier Santos Demoiselle watch.

Her outfit of choice was a $398 striped, silk dress from Ralph Lauren.

Swift and Kelce began dating in the summer of 2023 and have made numerous public appearances together since. Most recently, Swift filmed an episode of Kelce's podcast to announce her coming album, "The Life of a Showgirl."

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Amanda Krause is a Senior Reporter at Business Insider covering a variety of lifestyle topics.Her work at BI includes profiles of beauty moguls, analyses of celebrity fashion, reviews of trending products, expert interviews across topics, features about booming small businesses and lucrative side hustles, and live coverage of award shows, pageants, and other events. Amanda has also widely covered Disney brands and theme parks, writing everything from slideshows about her experiences on Disney cruises to breaking-news stories focused on major changes and layoffs within the company. She previously appeared on CBS in 2024 to discuss the Met Gala and won an Anthem Award in 2023 for her work on Business Insider's package "Better Me."Amanda graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a degree in Communications and Journalism, and has more than seven years of experience in the lifestyle space.You can email her at akrause@bjinnox.com.ExpertiseFashion, celebrity style, beauty, lifestyle trends, and Disney theme parks.Popular ArticlesI spent under $200 a night to stay at Disney World's cheapest resort. My tiny room was worth the convenience.A woman spent $2 on a necklace that resembled a Tide Pod. It turned out to be a one-of-a-kind art piece worth $3,000.Bobbi Brown is still living a life of luxury and lipstick — and it's all on her own termsA Kansas City store owner thought someone made a fraudulent order on his website. It was actually a legit purchase from Taylor Swift.Beyoncé's mom promised Ty Hunter 20 years ago that she would get him out of his retail job. Now he's styling the biggest stars in Hollywood.I've tested every product in Selena Gomez's makeup line, and almost every item is worth buying