Swift on Tuesday announced she was engaged to her boyfriend of two years in a post that included photos of the couple embracing in a garden and a close-up of a ring gemologist appraiser Deborah Villepigue says looks to feature a diamond between 10 and 15 carats. The stone is an antique cushion-cut diamond with a D color grade—the highest on the scale—and likely a clarity of VVS1 or better, she said, in a yellow gold vintage setting with an estimated total value of about $650,000. Villepigue explained that because the diamond appears to be an antique, it is likely heavier and has a higher carat weight than a similarly sized diamond if it were cut today. She said it’s very possible the stone has a carat weight of 13—a number of significance to Swift that she has referenced dozens of times in her career (fans have already noticed her engagement announcement came on the 26th—13+13—and 13 days after her record-breaking appearance on Kelce’s podcast “New Heights,” which took place Aug. 13). Swift was also wearing what appeared to be a diamond-studded Cartier Santos Demoisells watch for the proposal, similar styles of which resell for upwards of $15,000.

How much is Taylor Swift’s massive engagement ring worth?

The diamond ring NFL star Travis Kelce used to propose to pop icon Taylor Swift could have a carat size of her lucky number 13, an appraiser told Forbes, and likely carries a price tag well over a half million dollars. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” […]

Taylor Swift ans Travis Kelce are engaged.

Taylor Swift announces engagement to Travis Kelce

Billionaire pop star Taylor Swift announced she is engaged to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, two years after the couple began their highly publicised relationship that has captivated Swifties and become a major talking point on NFL broadcasts. Key Takeaways How Did Swift And Kelce Start Dating? During Swift’s record-shattering Eras Tour in […]

Netflix is hiking its prices in Australia again.

Netflix quietly hikes prices in Australia again

Netflix has quietly raised subscription prices for Australian users – yet again. With the Premium tier now nearing $30 a month and cheaper plans disappearing, competition is heating up for the streaming giant. Key Facts Key Background Since landing in Australia in 2015, Netflix has steadily moved away from its budget-friendly origins. The company has […]

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Taylor Swift announces new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift, the world’s richest female musician, has revealed her next studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, during a teaser for the Kelce brothers’ hit NFL podcast New Heights. Key Takeaways See the teaser post below. Key Background Swift’s album eras have become cultural events in their own right, each tied to a distinct […]

‘Weapons’ blows past expectations with $42.5 million opening weekend—beating ‘Freakier Friday’ at box office

“Weapons,” the new original horror film distributed by Warner Bros., blew past projections and dominated the domestic box office this weekend, grossing an estimated $42.5 million according to early numbers from Hollywood publications, surpassing “Freakier Friday” to earn the top spot. Key Facts Key Background “Weapons” was written and directed by Zach Cregger, a former […]

2025’s most streamed shows: ‘Bluey’ outranks world’s most popular originals

The popular children’s cartoon “Bluey” has been streamed for more than 25 billion minutes so far this year and outranks some of streaming’s most popular new shows—including “Squid Game,” “Reacher” and “The Night Agent”—on a recently released Nielsen list of the year’s most-streamed programs. Key Takeaways 2025’s Most-Streamed Shows (from Dec. 29, 2024 To June […]