Cover After two years together, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged
After two years together, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged
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On the evening of 26 August 2025, Vietnam time, Taylor Swift set social media ablaze when she unexpectedly revealed her engagement to American football star Travis Kelce on Instagram.
The announcement instantly dominated headlines. Just 13 days earlier, Taylor Swift had revealed the release of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. In the same year, she confirmed the successful repurchase of the recording rights to every album in her career. For Swift and her fans, 2025 has already proved a year of triumphs both in music and in love.
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In her engagement post, Swift shared a photo of the proposal in a dreamy, romantic setting, accompanied by the playful caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Observant fans noted the resemblance between the scene and the imagery from Lover, her album steeped in tender expressions of romance.
Close-up of the engagement ring worth over $550,000
With her formidable influence, it took just 20 minutes after the Instagram reveal for the Ralph Lauren striped dress Taylor Swift wore in the photographs to sell out completely.
Attention, however, swiftly turned to her engagement ring: a striking Old Mine cut, crafted by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry.
Above Close-up of Taylor Swift’s engagement ring (photo: Instagram @ Taylor Swift)
Close-up of Taylor Swift’s engagement ring (photo: Instagram @ Taylor Swift)
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Jewellery expert Benjamin Khordipour estimated the ring’s value at around $550,000. He explained that the piece was meticulously handmade in 18-karat gold, featuring a central diamond secured by sharp prongs for a timeless, opulent effect. The band and setting are accented with intricate carvings and smaller diamonds, adding depth and refinement.
The intriguing story behind the Cartier Santos Demoiselle watch
Equally captivating was the gold Cartier watch seen on Swift’s wrist. Experts place its value at about $30,000. Belonging to the Santos Demoiselle line, it is a rarer model in Cartier’s repertoire, bearing similarities to the Panthère yet distinct in origin. The Santos Demoiselle is in fact the feminine reinterpretation of the Santos de Cartier, the house’s very first wristwatch, launched in 1904 and long since discontinued.
Above The Santos Demoiselle watch Taylor Swift wore in her engagement announcement post
Above Close-up of the Santos Demoiselle watch
The Santos Demoiselle watch Taylor Swift wore in her engagement announcement post
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While many female celebrities favour the Panthère, Swift’s choice of the Santos Demoiselle is notable not only for its understated elegance but also for the remarkable history it carries. The watch was first conceived for Alberto Santos-Dumont, the pioneering Brazilian aviator whose innovations left an indelible mark on the field of aviation.
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Despite standing to inherit a coffee dynasty in Brazil, Santos-Dumont pursued his dreams in Paris, then the epicentre of aviation. His friendship with Louis Cartier led to the creation of a wristwatch designed specifically for pilots, one that could be worn during flight. Upon release, the model was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, cementing Cartier’s prestige in the world of horology.
Swift’s choice of the Santos Demoiselle suggests an appreciation not only for its refined design but also for the inspiring legacy of Santos-Dumont himself. It has become for her more than a fashion statement: a piece she turns to in daily life and in milestone moments, such as the announcement of her engagement to Travis Kelce.
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