Taylor Swift's engagement ring, and the celebrity trend for big rocks
Taylor Swift has announced her engagement to her partner Travis Kelce, sharing a series of pictures, including one of the ring, on Instagram.
The post was accompanied by the caption: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."
Exploring the Trend
Not every English teacher can afford a diamond ring costing six or even seven figures, however. Fans and curious onlookers have been sharing their opinions on the proposal and the eye-catching ring.
Industry experts have estimated it could cost anywhere from £500,000 up to £4m, said Ruth Faulkner, the managing editor for Retail Jeweller magazine...
Kelce is reported to have designed the ring with a jeweller, with its vintage-inspired style seeming to match the aesthetic of Swift's newly announced album, and experts note a trend towards vintage styles with substantial stones.
Comparisons are drawn with other celebrities such as Zendaya, who showcases a unique horizontally set diamond, and Dua Lipa, whose engagement ring features a heavy gold band with a prominent diamond...