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Karl-Anthony Towns Explains Meaning of Jordyn Woods’ Engagement Ring

Towns says the emerald-cut ring was chosen to reflect their bond, with her mother’s approval.

Overview

  • On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Towns said he picked an emerald-cut diamond on a platinum pave band to symbolize the relationship, describing Woods as “ecstatic” and citing her mother’s approval.
  • He proposed on Dec. 25 at Overstory, a rooftop bar in New York City, and the couple announced the news with a joint Instagram post captioned “Marry Christmas.”
  • Towns called the proposal a surprise after roughly five-and-a-half years together, noting they were friends for years before going public in 2020.
  • Woods has continued to display the ring in public and on social media, including at Madison Square Garden and in a recent winter-look Instagram story.
  • ToppsHoops highlighted custom engagement trading cards for the couple on Instagram this week, which Woods reshared with the one-word reaction “Awesome” as fans cheered the keepsake.