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 Faulker said is quite rare for an antique piece.
Jewellery journalist Rachael Taylor stated that 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.
Whenever a celebrity gets engaged, if their ring is particularly standout, it’s always going to spark a bit of interest in that, Ms Faulkner added.
General trends have been leaning towards bigger stones for celebrities and the public alike - but stars are opting for statement pieces to set them apart. 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 larger stones in less traditional settings.
Following Rodríguez's announcement, some bridal jewellery suppliers started to bring out their own takes on the ring. It's a lot harder for everyday people to afford the same price tag, Ms Fitzpatrick said, adding that some jewellers are instead opting for cheaper lab-grown diamonds as a way to cater to a wider variety of styles.
This alternative has become increasingly popular, with around 52% of the world's engagement rings featuring lab-grown diamonds. Some customers are also choosing lab-grown for ethical reasons, creating a complex debate as to their sustainability versus traditional mined stones.
Shoppers have increasingly turned to repurposing vintage pieces to create something more bespoke. 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 not the most important thing. I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings, she sings in her song, Paper Rings.
