What’s an old mine cut? And everything else you need to know about Taylor Swift’s engagement ring

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement has captured the attention of fans - and jewelers.

Expect the effect of Taylor Swift’s engagement ring on jewellery trends to be, well, swift.

The elongated old mine cut cushion diamond that Travis Kelce, her fiancé, designed in collaboration with Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry in New York reflects a growing interest in retro styles.

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“I think there will definitely be more requests for antique cuts,” says Dalia Lash, director of Mark Lash, an independent jewellery design studio in Toronto.

Antique cuts refer to a range of styles that include rose cut, European cut and old mine cut, named for the original 19th-century diamond min