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<\/p>\nWho designed the ring?<\/p>\n
The ring was created by New York jewellery designer Kindred Lubeck. Although Kindred said she was once told she would never be a jeweller, as the daughter of master goldsmith Jay Lubeck, she appears to have been primed for a career in the industry.<\/p>\n
The Florida native moved to New York in 2023 to set up her own online jewellery store, where she specialises in hand engraving. There is certainly evidence of her fine craftsmanship on Swift\u2019s ring, which features delicate tendrils engraved on the band. Indeed, she prides herself on her attention to detail, describing herself as \u201cvery meticulous\u201d.<\/p>\n
Lubeck also referred to the recent release of her Vault Collection of jewellery, widely considered to be a nod to Swift\u2019s own Vault tracks.<\/p>\n
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The bezel setting for Taylor Swift\u2019s engagement provides the support necessary for a diamond this size.Credit: Instagram<\/p>\n
What is an \u2018old mine cut diamond\u2019?<\/p>\n
Old mine cut diamonds date to the earliest days of diamond mining, as far back as the 17th century in India, where the precious crystals were mined and cut by hand. Neuman says they have unique qualities that have been lost over time, as technology has focused more on precision.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe old mine cuts were generally cut by lamplight or candlelight, and it would often take several days to cut,\u201d he says. \u201cA diamond that size would have been really carefully thought about before launching into faceting. It would have taken weeks to create a gemstone like this, back in the day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey would have planned it to bring out the light and brilliance in the stone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Neuman says while Swift\u2019s ring conforms to the classic cushion-cut in most ways, it has some unorthodox features.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are cushion-cut gems, but Taylor Swift\u2019s is a fairly elongated cushion-cut. It\u2019s quite unusual in shape \u2013 they are generally squarish,\u201d he says. \u201cThese stones are very much individual.\u201d<\/p>\n
Certainly, the choice of this diamond is a deliberate decision by Swift and Kelce to embrace a softer, more vintage aesthetic.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is really romantic and old school. It has a completely different look to a modern diamond,\u201d says Neuman.<\/p>\n
Where can you find old mine cut diamonds?<\/p>\n
Neuman says the most accessible place to find old mine cut diamonds is in existing jewellery.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThey are easy enough to find if you know where to look, and you have the connections with suppliers,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
He says some clients will bring in old pieces, with outdated or unattractive settings but beautiful stones, to his sister Nadia Neuman\u2019s business \u2013 Mondial by Nadia \u2013 although diamonds that size are still rare.<\/p>\n
With Swift\u2019s announcement, he says he expects antique jewellery suppliers will see an uptick in business because, despite their age, older diamonds maintain their integrity.<\/p>\n
\u201cDiamonds don\u2019t degrade,\u201d he says. \u201cAll the aristocracy and everyone who had them in the 17th century, those diamonds are still around.\u201d<\/p>\n
Why is this style of ring so popular now?<\/p>\n
Co-founder of TMC Fine Jewellery, Makayla Donovan, says that in the past six to 12 months, her clients have shown a growing interest in vintage-inspired designs.<\/p>\n
\u201cYounger Millennials and Gen Z value the bespoke, and people are naturally drawn to more interesting styles, especially vintage and historical styles, but with a modern twist so that it is still elegant and timeless,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n