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.
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.
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 The Life of a Showgirl.
Industry experts have estimated it could cost anywhere from £500,000 up to £4m, said Ruth Faulkner, the managing editor for Retail Jeweller magazine.
The diamond looked to be an 8-10 carat vintage stone, which Ms Faulkner said is quite rare for an antique piece.
Jewellery journalist Rachael Taylor said the softer sparkle on the stone was likely because it was an antique cut by hand rather than by machine.
She added that Swift's ring plays into a trend towards vintage styles with different cuts and oversized stones, which fits into the singer's romantic aesthetic.
General trends have been leaning towards bigger stones for celebrities and the public alike. Rings spotted on different celebrities' fingers this year - such as Zendaya's unusual horizontally set diamond and Dua Lipa's round diamond on a chunky gold band - show a preference for a larger stone in a less traditional setting.
Cristiano Ronaldo's partner, Georgina Rodríguez, made headlines when she shared a picture of the ring she received from the footballer earlier this month. The huge, oval cut rock is reportedly worth up to $5m (£3.7m).
This alternative has been increasingly popular, Ms Fitzpatrick said, adding that around 52% of the world's engagement rings now feature lab-grown diamonds. Some customers are also opting for lab-grown for ethical reasons- but Ms Taylor said the debate is not as simple as it looks.
While it's not known whether Swift's ring has a backstory, she is clearly happy with the choice. But if her lyrics are anything to go by, it's the not most important thing. I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings, she sings in her song, Paper Rings.
The post was accompanied by the caption: Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.
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.
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 The Life of a Showgirl.
Industry experts have estimated it could cost anywhere from £500,000 up to £4m, said Ruth Faulkner, the managing editor for Retail Jeweller magazine.
The diamond looked to be an 8-10 carat vintage stone, which Ms Faulkner said is quite rare for an antique piece.
Jewellery journalist Rachael Taylor said the softer sparkle on the stone was likely because it was an antique cut by hand rather than by machine.
She added that Swift's ring plays into a trend towards vintage styles with different cuts and oversized stones, which fits into the singer's romantic aesthetic.
General trends have been leaning towards bigger stones for celebrities and the public alike. Rings spotted on different celebrities' fingers this year - such as Zendaya's unusual horizontally set diamond and Dua Lipa's round diamond on a chunky gold band - show a preference for a larger stone in a less traditional setting.
Cristiano Ronaldo's partner, Georgina Rodríguez, made headlines when she shared a picture of the ring she received from the footballer earlier this month. The huge, oval cut rock is reportedly worth up to $5m (£3.7m).
This alternative has been increasingly popular, Ms Fitzpatrick said, adding that around 52% of the world's engagement rings now feature lab-grown diamonds. Some customers are also opting for lab-grown for ethical reasons- but Ms Taylor said the debate is not as simple as it looks.
While it's not known whether Swift's ring has a backstory, she is clearly happy with the choice. But if her lyrics are anything to go by, it's the not most important thing. I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings, she sings in her song, Paper Rings.
