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America's most talked-about couple announced their much-anticipated engagement on Tuesday on Instagram.
"Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," Taylor Swift posted on her Instagram account.
The photo shows Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on one knee as Swift grasps his face. The couple is surrounded by flowers in a lush garden. Swift and Kelce have been dating since 2023.
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The couple recently spoke on Kelce's New Heights podcast, announcing the release of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, on October 3.
Newsweek has confirmed that the ring is an old mine brilliant cut from designer Kindred Lubeck. When reached by phone by Newsweek, a representative from Jewels by Lubeck declined to comment.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Relationship Timeline
Since Swift—one of the world's leading pop artists—and Kelce—one of the NFL's most prominent players—began dating, their relationship has become the focus of multiple fan bases.
Kelce attended the Kansas City stop of Swift's critically acclaimed Eras Tour on July 8, 2023. He watched the show from a private box and was seen interacting with fans. He said later on his podcast that he had brought a friendship bracelet for Swift, but was unable to meet with her after the show.
In September 2023, Swift made her first appearance at a Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears with Donna Kelce, Travis Kelce's mother. Swift was later spotted at several Chiefs games throughout the season, cheering for Travis and the Chiefs while on break from her Eras tour.
During her November 2023 performance in Argentina, Swift took fans—and Kelce—by surprise when she changed the lyrics to one of her Midnights cuts, "Karma." In the live performance, Swift sang, "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me." She then shared a passionate kiss with Kelce after the show.
In August 2023, the couple spoke together on Kelce's podcast New Heights just weeks before the engagement was announced.
How Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Meet?
Swift said that the couple started hanging out after Kelce had mentioned her on the podcast. She said before she attended her first Chiefs game that the two got to know each other in private.
"This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell," Swift told Time after being named its 2023 Person of the Year. "We started hanging out right after that. 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."
What to Know About Taylor Swift's Engagement Ring
Swift and Kelce announced their engagement on August 26, sharing a carousel of photos in a joint Instagram post that included a shot of Kelce on one knee and a close-up of Swift's new ring.
Swift's ring, like her engagement shoot, gives off a romantic, Victorian vibe with its classic yet simple details.
The ring is an old mine brilliant cut with a yellow gold band and a diamond. The old mine cut was the most common diamond cut from the early 18th century to the late 19th century, during the Georgian and Victorian eras, according to jewelry company VRAI. Features include a square shape with rounded corners and 58 facets.
"Taylor Swift's engagement ring is a truly stunning vintage-style piece, featuring what looks to be a 10 to 12 carat old mine-cut diamond set in yellow gold," Laura Taylor, a jeweler specializing in engagement and wedding rings at Lorel Diamonds told Newsweek in an emailed statement.
"This cut is a hallmark of antique jewelry, dating back to the 18th century, and is known for its soft square shape and having a romantic glow rather than the sparkle we associate with engagement rings today," Laura Taylor said, adding "It's a choice that feels rich in history and perfect for someone like Taylor, who we know loves deep and meaningful touches herself."
"If the diamond is natural and of exceptional quality, likely in the D to F colour range with excellent clarity, a ring like this could easily be worth between £500,000 and £750,000 ($675,000 to $1 million)," the jeweler told Newsweek.
What People Are Saying
Taylor Swift, in the couple's Instagram post: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨."
Travis Kelce, on his New Heights podcast in July 2023: "If you're up on Taylor Swift concerts, there are friendship bracelets, and I received a bunch of them being there. But I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it."
Laura Taylor, a jeweler specializing in engagement and wedding rings at Lorel Diamonds told Newsweek in an email: "The yellow gold band appears to be engraved, possibly with tiny stars, adding a whimsical touch that gives the piece a real storybook quality. Details like this suggest that Travis worked closely with a jeweler who truly understands meaningful and vintage-inspired designs. This style stands out from the typical celebrity engagement rings we've seen in recent years. The old mine cut, the engraved band, and the warm tone of the gold create something that feels a lot more personal and timeless, worlds away from the minimalist platinum styles worn by many in Hollywood today."
What Happens Next
The couple previously navigated overlapping public schedules—Swift's tours and Kelce's NFL season—and media outlets anticipated that wedding planning would need to account for those professional calendars.
There is no word on when or where the wedding will take place.
Update 8/26/25, 2:25 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.
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