Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring Designer on Fan Reaction to Diamond

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Taylor Swift’s engagement ring designer is sharing an inspiring message.

Following the announcement by the “Bejeweled” singer about her upcoming nuptials with Travis Kelce, Kindred Lubeck from Artifex Fine Jewelry shared the fascinating story behind the creation of the stunning diamond ring.

In a post on Instagram dated August 29th, she shared that her name is Kindred Lubeck, and she began creating jewelry during the summer of 2019 at the age of 25.

From there, the jeweler encouraged viewers to follow their passions no matter what.

In my perspective, whenever someone tells you that something is beyond your reach, my advice would be to not just disprove them, but do so emphatically – by striving to exceed their expectations by 110%. Furthermore, when a path seems blocked or an opportunity vanished, I strongly suggest being bold and forceful – like a ram who charges down the next open door. Lastly, if you harbor a dream deep within your heart, never let it go, no matter what challenges you might face along the way.

Towards the conclusion of the video, Kindred expressed heartfelt appreciation towards her audience, subtly referencing a song from Taylor’s 2010 album titled “Speak Now”.

She expressed her gratitude, “For those who have been along this journey from the start, my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you.” And to the newly joined, she enthusiastically greeted them with, “I’m absolutely delighted to make your acquaintance.

I, Taylor, excitedly shared a series of photos on August 26th, revealing my unique engagement ring – a stunning elongated diamond on a yellow gold band, adorned with two smaller diamonds on either side. In the caption, I joyfully announced our upcoming nuptials, saying, “My dear students and fitness enthusiasts, I’m thrilled to share that your English teacher and gym teacher are tying the knot!

In the afternoon, it was Ed Kelce, Travis’s father, who disclosed information about the state of mind of the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end prior to his proposal.

In a recent interview with Today Australia, Ed mentioned that it had been around two weeks since Travis completed a task. This was after both myself and Scott Swift (Taylor’s father) had been urging him for a few weeks. Travis initially planned to do it, but he wanted to discover the ideal method to ask her and make the moment memorable.

And after getting the call that the deed was done, Ed couldn’t have been happier.

“They’re just so good together,” he gushed. “They really are. And they’re both so happy.”

Keep reading for more on Taylor and Travis’ romance…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romantic journey commenced in July 2023, as Taylor’s Eras Tour came to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

As a big fan of Taylor Swift, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs aimed to catch her performance and present her with a friendship bracelet bearing his number. Unfortunately, he was unable to do so because of her pre-performance routines.

Travis expressed his disappointment during his New Heights podcast on July 26, mentioning that she doesn’t talk much before or after her shows as she conserves her voice for singing 44 songs. Consequently, he felt a bit let down because he couldn’t gift her one of the bracelets he had made especially for her.

Following his high-profile blunder, which Travis would later call “rock solid,” he mustered up the courage to extend an invitation to the Grammy winner, inviting them to witness the Chiefs compete at Arrowhead Stadium.

He stated on The Pat McAfee Show that he made an offer and passed the responsibility over to her. He said, “I’ve noticed your amazing performances at Arrowhead Stadium; you might need to come witness me performing there too, so we can both see who shines brighter.” So, let’s wait and see what unfolds in the coming days.

When Travis was initially presented to Taylor, he was sporting a mustache that he had grown since August during training camp.

Later on, he remarked about that period, “For a while, the mustache and the number 87 were quite famous, and I was wearing them when I first encountered Taylor.

By early September, as reported by TopMob News, a reliable insider mentioned that Travis and Taylor had been exchanging occasional texts and conversations.

“It’s been very low-key,” the insider explained, “as he’s been in season.”

Upon accepting Travis’ invitation, Taylor joined Donna Kelce, the athlete’s mother, at Arrowhead Stadium to watch him and the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Chicago Bears. Post-game, images emerged of Taylor and Travis engaging in public displays of affection at a nearby bar.

While some believed their encounter was their initial face-to-face interaction, the “Karma” artist later made it clear that they had actually spent a considerable period building a relationship before meeting in person.

As Taylor noted, “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.” 

To signal that things were getting more serious, Taylor invited her group – which included friends such as Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, Hugh Jackman, Sabrina Carpenter, and Antoni Porowski – to cheer on the Chiefs as they faced off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

It’s also notable that Taylor appears to be growing closer to Brittany Mahomes, the spouse of Travis’ best friend and fellow football player, Patrick Mahomes, both during and beyond their NFL matches.

On the October 14th episode of Saturday Night Live, the couple unexpectedly made an appearance, advancing their relationship to the small screen. Their New York City adventure continued with attending the after-party for the NBC sketch show and having a romantic evening at the Waverly Inn.

During his team’s week off, Travis made a trip to Argentina to attend the South American leg of Taylor’s Eras Tour. Not only did the NFL player connect with Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, at the concert in Buenos Aires on November 11th, but he was even acknowledged from the stage with a special mention.

“Karma is that guy on the Chiefs,” Taylor sang, “coming straight home to me.”

Following the performance, the artist associated with “Midnights” could be spotted rushing towards Travis backstage and enthusiastically embracing him with a heartfelt kiss.

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After the show, it was noticed that the “Midnights” artist enthusiastically ran up to Travis backstage and greeted him with an affectionate kiss.

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Post-performance, the “Midnights” artist was observed sprinting towards Travis backstage where they shared a passionate kiss as a gesture of greeting.

Taylor addressed the lavender craze surrounding her appearances at Travis’ games.

She informed Time magazine, “I’m watching him pursue his passion, we’re there for each other, others are present and it doesn’t bother us.” Conversely, she explained, it takes a considerable amount of effort to conceal the fact that one is dating.

 

Travis’ December 17th game was transformed into a family event, as the famous musician brought her father along to support her partner.

On New Year’s Eve for the first time, Taylor and Travis celebrated together, exchanging a loving kiss as the clock counted down to midnight on January 1.

While further strengthening ties with Travis’ loved ones, Taylor spent some quality time with his brother Jason Kelce and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce during the Kansas City Chiefs’ match against the Buffalo Bills.

Taylor met up with Travis on the football field following the Chiefs securing their triumph in the AFC Championship, a win that guaranteed them a place in the 2024 Super Bowl. Afterward, they shared a joyous kiss and expressed their deep affection for each other by using the term “L-word.

“Tay, I’m gonna enjoy with the guys,” he told her. “I love you—so much it’s not funny.”

 
 

After Travis guided the Kansas City Chiefs to triumph on February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, the duo passionately kissed on the field.

On February 12th, Taylor shared videos of Travis on social media for the very first time, playfully teasing about their post-Super Bowl night out, where they took her parents clubbing with him.

Taylor’s initial Instagram post, shared with Travis, was a selfie taken backstage at her Eras tour concert at Wembley Stadium in London, which included Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

At the seventh Eras tour concert he attended in London’s Wembley Stadium (his second time there), the NFL player went on stage to support his girlfriend during her rendition of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”.

Taylor attended the Chief’s first game of the 2024-25 regular season alongside Travis, and a moment that looked like a public display of affection (PDA) reminiscent of October 2023 was depicted in this photo shared by Chariah Gordon. Chariah Gordon is seen in the image with her boyfriend, Mecole Hardman, who plays as a wide receiver for the Chiefs.

Two individuals were present at the wedding of model Karen Elson, who took place at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, which is owned by Lee Foster.

The next day, the pair attended the men’s singles final match at the U.S. Open.

The two stepped out for a double dinner date with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in NYC.

Over the New Year’s Eve weekend in 2024, this couple enjoyed two consecutive dinner dates in New York City, coordinating their attire on each occasion.

During the break from the NFL, the duo chose to spend quality time together. They embarked on a snowy getaway to Montana, accompanied by sportscaster Erin Andrews.

In July 2025, Travis shared the initial photos of him and Taylor on Instagram, among which was a charming snapshot of them during dinner – a discreet hint that they each had images of each other as their phone screen savers.

Taylor, who refers to herself as an ardent fan of New Heights, graced Travis and Jason’s podcast for a nearly two-hour special on August 13. During the episode, she openly discussed her life with them, both in the public eye and behind the scenes. Furthermore, Taylor announced her upcoming 12th studio album titled “The Life of a Showgirl,” which is scheduled to release on October 3.

Over two years since the famous podcast mention linking Travis and Taylor, they have announced their engagement. Playfully referencing her song “So High School,” they titled a picture of their engagement photos on August 26 as “The high school teacher and the PE teacher are tying the knot.

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2025-09-02 03:17