It seems some of Taylor Swift\u2019s superstitions have rubbed off on Travis Kelce.<\/p>\n
The Kansas City Chiefs player proposed to the \u201cCruel Summer\u201d singer<\/a> earlier this month with a stunning engagement ring that not only suited her aesthetic, but also paid homage to her love of hidden symbolism.<\/p>\n Page Six Style exclusively reported<\/a> that Kelce, 35, teamed up with jeweler Kindred Lubeck of\u00a0Artifex Fine<\/a> to choose the old mine brilliant-cut diamond, set on a chunky band with custom hand engraving.<\/p>\n While the vintage charm visually matches what one would expect from Swift \u2014 and boasts an impressive estimated million-dollar price tag<\/a> \u2014 there are also deeper meanings in the choice of center stone.<\/p>\n First popularized in the 18th and 19th century, no two old mine cut stones are the same. However, according to the Gemological Institute of America<\/a>, they all feature 58 facets as a hallmark of the cut.<\/p>\n As Swift has been open about her love of numerology and specifically her obsession with the number 13, it should come as no surprise that five plus eight equals her lucky number.<\/p>\n Whether Kelce or Lubeck were aware of this fact has not been confirmed, but when it comes to the Swiftian universe, there\u2019s a lyric for this: \u201cnone of it was accidental.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n Page Six Style exclusively confirmed that Travis Kelce helped design an old mine brilliant-cut engagement ring for Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift \/ Instagram<\/p>\n The Kansas City Chiefs star popped the question earlier this month, with the couple sharing the news on August 26. Taylor Swift \/ Instagram<\/p>\n Old mine cut diamonds are known for their one-of-a-kind quality, with each featuring 58 facets. Taylor Swift \/ Instagram<\/p>\n The Grammy winner\u2019s commitment to the number<\/a> is so serious that she made her debut on Kelce\u2019s \u201cNew Heights\u201d podcast\u00a0\u2014 and announced her forthcoming album<\/a>,\u00a0\u201cThe Life of a Showgirl\u201d<\/a> \u2014 on an episode that aired on Aug. 13.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tShop \u2019til you drop with Post Wanted\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSave time and money with the latest deals, discounts, trends, reviews and more.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n The couple shared the proposal news and photos in a joint Instagram post 13 days later, on Aug. 26 (13 plus 13 equals 26). The date also landed 39 days before her album\u2019s Oct. 3 release \u2014 13 times three.<\/p>\n They pointed out on the episode that Kelce\u2019s jersey number, 87, plus 13 equals 100, making him and Swift the perfect match. What\u2019s more? Kelce is about to begin his 13th year in the NFL.<\/p>\n Swift was born on December 13 \u2014 and the number has been her calling card for decades, as seen here in 2009.. FilmMagic<\/p>\n On a recent episode of the \u201cNew Heights\u201d podcast featuring Swift, she discussed her love for numerology and glee at the combination of her favorite number and Kelce\u2019s jersey number adding up to 100. Getty Images<\/p>\n There\u2019s more than meets the eye when it comes to the dreamy cut, too.<\/p>\n \u201cOld mine cut diamonds have a uniquely romantic charm that sets them apart from modern stones. Their broader facets, open culets and slightly asymmetrical shapes create a softer, more soulful glow, less about precision brilliance and more about character,\u201d jeweler Briony Raymond<\/a> tells Page Six Style.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cThese diamonds were cut entirely by hand, often over a century ago, using rudimentary tools and guided by the artisan\u2019s eye rather than exact measurements. That history is palpable; when you look into one of these stones, you\u2019re seeing the fingerprints of the past.\u201d<\/p>\n And Raymond hypothesizes why Swift and others might choose the vintage style rather than a more modern look. <\/p>\n \u201cIn recent years, there\u2019s been a growing appreciation for that authenticity and individuality as clients are drawn to pieces that feel storied and personal,\u201d she says. \u201cEach old mine cut diamond is one of a kind, and in a world of mass production, that sense of timelessness and rarity feels more meaningful than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThese diamonds were cut entirely by hand, often over a century ago, using rudimentary tools and guided by the artisan\u2019s eye rather than exact measurements. That history is palpable; when you look into one of these stones, you\u2019re seeing the fingerprints of the past,\u201d jeweler Briony Raymond tells us. Gareth Cattermole\/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management<\/p>\n Page Six Style reported that searches for old mine cut diamonds surged by almost 10,000% overnight after the proposal. Getty Images<\/p>\n