Old‑Mine Cut Craze: How Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring Turned History’s Diamond Cut into a Modern Phenomenon

As millions buzzed over Taylor Swift’s surprise engagement to Travis Kelce, jewelry lovers fixated on the antique-style old‑mine cut diamond on her finger. Experts now estimate it’s around 8–10 carats and valued at up to $1 million, and the trend has exploded ever since.

These diamonds date back to the 18th and 19th centuries and are known for their irregular, soulful charm—rounded shapes, open culets, and hand-cut facets that give them a romantic, vintage glow

Searches for old‑mine cut diamonds spiked nearly 10,000%, making it by far the most searched diamond cut this month—outpacing even cushion and emerald cuts by hundreds of percentage points

Jeweler Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry designed Swift’s ring. A former lawyer turned artisan, Lubeck shared that the ring features a hidden symbolism (the number 13) and romantic design touches, basing the estimate at $1.3M–$5M

With increasing interest in heritage and sustainability, old-cut diamonds offer individuality—a counterpoint to mass-produced modern cuts. Swift’s ring adds authenticity and emotion to the conversation

Whether readers are planning engagements, love fashion history, or admire Swift’s style, this story blends celebrity culture with timeless elegance—and inflamed trends with heart.