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Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring Designer Makes Her Auction Debut

AuctionsNov 05, 2025

Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring Designer Makes Her Auction Debut

Kindred Lubeck of Artifex has three rings she designed with Anup Jogani in Sotheby’s upcoming Gem Drop sale.

Artifex White Diamond, Fancy Dark Yellowish Brown Diamond, and Blue Sapphire Rings
From left to right, a 4.05-carat old mine-cut white diamond ring, an 8.66-carat old mine-cut fancy dark yellowish brown diamond ring, and a 5.48-carat octagonal step-cut vivid blue sapphire ring, each set in 18-karat yellow gold with round diamond accents.
New York—Goldsmith Kindred Lubeck, founder of fine jewelry brand Artifex and designer of Taylor Swift’s engagement ring, will make her auction debut at Sotheby’s next week.

Lubeck received international recognition in August after Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce, who proposed to the star with an old-mine cut diamond ring that Lubeck created.


Next week, a capsule of three rings she created in collaboration with Los Angeles-based gemstone dealer Anup Jogani will appear in Sotheby’s The Gem Drop: Kindred & Jogani, which will be open for bidding Nov. 10-13.

The Gem Drop is a monthly release of jewels that feature brilliant white diamonds, vibrant colored diamonds, and rare gemstones, according to Sotheby’s.

The three one-of-a-kind rings all display Lubeck’s signature style through her distinct hand-engraving technique and design elements that make each piece a modern heirloom, said Sotheby’s.

Kindred Lubeck of Artifex.
Goldsmith Kindred Lubeck is the founder of Artifex. In August, she received international recognition after designing Taylor Swift’s engagement ring


“I’ve always been drawn to the details, the things that make a piece feel truly special. Hand engraving allows me to leave a piece of myself in every ring, transforming each gemstone into something unique that carries a story,” said Lubeck.

“Working with Sotheby’s for this capsule gave me the chance to bring that level of care and creativity to a larger audience, and I’m thrilled to share these pieces with collectors who appreciate both artistry and individuality.”

The rings, seen at the top of the article, feature gemstones sourced by Jogani of The Rare Gem Dealer and set in 18-karat yellow gold.

Lubeck, who has been friends with Jogani for years, chose her three favorite stones from his collection for this capsule, according to an interview of the two with Sotheby’s.

The ring centering on a 4.05-carat white diamond and accented by round diamonds has a pre-sale estimate of $50,000 to $70,000.

Jogani said the stone is a “classic” mid-1800s old mine-cut white diamond.

The 8.66-carat fancy dark yellowish brown diamond is described by Jogani as having a “rich cognac” color with a cut that is “a little bit between a Peruzzi cut and an old mine.” The band features round diamond accents on the shoulders. It is estimated to achieve $100,000 to $150,000.

The third ring Lubeck made for the sale features a 5.48-carat octagonal step-cut vivid blue sapphire accented by round diamonds and is estimated to sell for $60,000 to $80,000.

“What’s very unique about [the sapphire]—it has that microscopic silk which gives it a cashmere like glow,” said Jogani.

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Merging Sotheby’s legacy with Lubeck’s design talent for the capsule brings together heritage and exceptional design, said the auction house.

“Today’s buyers actively search for jewelry that speaks to them—pieces with a story, a sense of individuality. Kindred’s exquisite workmanship brings these jewels to life, elevating fine gemstones into designs that are unique, effortlessly timeless, and beautifully distinctive,” said Quig Bruning, Sotheby’s head of jewels in the Americas and EMEA.

Each lot in the online sale will be offered with no buyer’s premium.

The three lots in the Gem Drop auction will be on display at Sotheby’s new global headquarters at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City from Nov. 8 to 13.

Lubeck also made two rings for Sotheby’s high jewelry sale in December.

A 5.14-carat internally flawless D color diamond ring, estimated to receive $200,000, and a 2-carat orangey pink diamond ring, estimated at $150,000, are slated to be offered at the auction on Dec. 9. 

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