Overview

• Taylor Swift’s engagement ring features a rare antique mine–style elongated cushion estimated at 7 to 10 carats, reportedly co-designed by Travis Kelce with New York jeweler Kindred Lubeck.
• Recent outsized examples include Cristiano Ronaldo’s proposal with an estimated 25–35 carat oval diamond and Lauren Sanchez Bezos’ roughly 30-carat pink diamond first clearly seen in June.
• Editors and jewelers say social media ring shots heighten visibility, while digital assessment and cutting techniques help maximize yield from large rough stones.
• Experts note celebrity taste is influencing bridal shopping, with lab-grown diamonds making larger-looking solitaires more attainable for non-celebrities.
• Specialists also flag practical downsides to very large rings, citing day-to-day wearability and safety concerns that can push occasional rather than constant use.