Shopping for engagement rings? Taylor Swift's one-of its-kind rare diamond should be on your wishlist
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce said their wedding vows at New York's Madison Square Garden in a star-studded ceremony on 3 July. The singer and NFL star said their
I dos in a grand wedding officiated by actor Adam Sandler. Last August, when the pop star announced her engagement, Swifties had only one thing on their minds: the engagement ring (and, of course, the wedding). Nearly a year later, the rare rock has not only grabbed eyeballs but also dominated bridal trends.
A custom ring with an Old Mine cut
You must have heard of princess cut, cushion cut, radiant cut, and so on. But the one Kelce proposed to Swift with is rare, just like their romance. The NFL star reportedly asked Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewellery to make a custom ring, with an Old Mine cut diamond of between eight and 10 carats as the central stone. The beautiful yellow-gold, bezel-set ring is all things mystical and romantic. The filigree detailing on the band gives the ring a vintage aesthetic. “The hand-engraved filigree work along the band is a nod to antique craftsmanship, offering a delicate, lace-like quality that complements the Old Mine diamond perfectly,” Toya Worsley, founder of Lindelli, told
Elle.
Old Mine cut diamonds are hand-cut antiques, shaped using techniques that have largely disappeared. This diamond cut dates back to the 1930s. “These stones were cut by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations, methods that are now lost to time,” Anna Whiting, General Manager of Cushla Whiting, told the publication.
The one Taylor Swift now has is indeed a rare find. “Taylor’s diamond is essentially an antique, elongated cushion shape with a high crown, deep pavilion, and chunky facets that create a distinctive, romantic sparkle. Although Old Mine cut diamonds are found at accessible price points, finding a genuine antique diamond in the size of Taylor’s is incredibly rare, let alone in a high colour and clarity grade,” she said.
A beautiful choice
Each Old Mine cut diamond is unique because it is hand-cut. “It comes down to character. Natural Old Mine cuts are defined by their hand-crafted irregularities. Their cushion shape, larger facets, high crown, and open culet give them a softer, more candlelit glow—quite literally, as many were originally cut by hand under candlelight,” Worsley said.
This beautiful rock may not necessarily sparkle like a modern stone, but it glows with an “ethereal, almost hypnotic softness”, according to experts.
Kelce surely deserves a pat on the back for having chosen this unique diamond for his lady love. The rock absolutely represents how he sees her: one of a kind and incredibly rare.
“Travis is incredibly thoughtful. He had a clear vision of what he wanted. He chose it almost entirely on his own. He knows her so well and what she likes, a timeless, classic, vintage touch,” a source told
Us Weekly right after the engagement.
Ever since Taylor Swift’s engagement, the demand for Old Mine cut diamonds has gone up. Vintage stones are in style now. Interest in Old Mine cut diamonds has risen by roughly 20% over the past year, according to Google search data. Searches for more specific variations, such as cushion and elongated Old Mine cuts, are up 40% and 60% respectively. Swift, as always, set a trend, and for all the right reasons.
“[Old Mine cut diamonds] represent everything modern couples value: sustainability (they’re recycled), uniqueness (each is hand-cut and different), and authenticity (genuine historical pieces). Taylor’s choice will absolutely accelerate this trend; she’s chosen romance over flashiness, history over novelty,” Whiting said. Pieces like the Isabella Old Mine Cut Antique Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, which costs $13,700, are in popular demand.
Swifties, if you are looking for a diamond ring that’s one of a kind, you may want to take some inspiration from your mother.
I dos in a grand wedding officiated by actor Adam Sandler. Last August, when the pop star announced her engagement, Swifties had only one thing on their minds: the engagement ring (and, of course, the wedding). Nearly a year later, the rare rock has not only grabbed eyeballs but also dominated bridal trends.
A custom ring with an Old Mine cut
You must have heard of princess cut, cushion cut, radiant cut, and so on. But the one Kelce proposed to Swift with is rare, just like their romance. The NFL star reportedly asked Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewellery to make a custom ring, with an Old Mine cut diamond of between eight and 10 carats as the central stone. The beautiful yellow-gold, bezel-set ring is all things mystical and romantic. The filigree detailing on the band gives the ring a vintage aesthetic. “The hand-engraved filigree work along the band is a nod to antique craftsmanship, offering a delicate, lace-like quality that complements the Old Mine diamond perfectly,” Toya Worsley, founder of Lindelli, told
Elle.
Old Mine cut diamonds are hand-cut antiques, shaped using techniques that have largely disappeared. This diamond cut dates back to the 1930s. “These stones were cut by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations, methods that are now lost to time,” Anna Whiting, General Manager of Cushla Whiting, told the publication.
The one Taylor Swift now has is indeed a rare find. “Taylor’s diamond is essentially an antique, elongated cushion shape with a high crown, deep pavilion, and chunky facets that create a distinctive, romantic sparkle. Although Old Mine cut diamonds are found at accessible price points, finding a genuine antique diamond in the size of Taylor’s is incredibly rare, let alone in a high colour and clarity grade,” she said.
A beautiful choice
Each Old Mine cut diamond is unique because it is hand-cut. “It comes down to character. Natural Old Mine cuts are defined by their hand-crafted irregularities. Their cushion shape, larger facets, high crown, and open culet give them a softer, more candlelit glow—quite literally, as many were originally cut by hand under candlelight,” Worsley said.
This beautiful rock may not necessarily sparkle like a modern stone, but it glows with an “ethereal, almost hypnotic softness”, according to experts.
Kelce surely deserves a pat on the back for having chosen this unique diamond for his lady love. The rock absolutely represents how he sees her: one of a kind and incredibly rare.
“Travis is incredibly thoughtful. He had a clear vision of what he wanted. He chose it almost entirely on his own. He knows her so well and what she likes, a timeless, classic, vintage touch,” a source told
Us Weekly right after the engagement.
Ever since Taylor Swift’s engagement, the demand for Old Mine cut diamonds has gone up. Vintage stones are in style now. Interest in Old Mine cut diamonds has risen by roughly 20% over the past year, according to Google search data. Searches for more specific variations, such as cushion and elongated Old Mine cuts, are up 40% and 60% respectively. Swift, as always, set a trend, and for all the right reasons.
“[Old Mine cut diamonds] represent everything modern couples value: sustainability (they’re recycled), uniqueness (each is hand-cut and different), and authenticity (genuine historical pieces). Taylor’s choice will absolutely accelerate this trend; she’s chosen romance over flashiness, history over novelty,” Whiting said. Pieces like the Isabella Old Mine Cut Antique Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, which costs $13,700, are in popular demand.
Swifties, if you are looking for a diamond ring that’s one of a kind, you may want to take some inspiration from your mother.
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