Taylor Swift’s Best Jewelry Moments of the Year, According to a Jewelry Expert
Taylor Swift has had a big year, and she’s worn some show-stopping jewelry throughout it. The singer released an album, got engaged, and promoted a new series. While promoting her various projects, Swift made some bold, glamorous choices with her jewelry. A jewelry expert ranked her best looks of the year.
5. Taylor Swift $80,000 necklace is one of her best jewelry looks of the year
In a recent appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Swift wore an $80,000 diamond-and-ruby necklace by Saidian Vintage Jewels. The look was elegant and expensive.
“Paired with a maroon David Koma velvet minidress and scarlet velvet stiletto shoes, the choker combined classic glamour with a modern edge, creating a powerful statement without demanding attention,” Justin Daughters, the managing director at Berganza, told Showbiz Cheat Sheet in an emailed statement. “This piece demonstrates Swift’s ability to convert even a simple talk show appearance into a memorable jewellery moment – opulent, confident, and shamelessly show-stopping.”
4. She hinted at her upcoming album with her necklace on ‘New Heights’
Over the summer, Swift made an appearance on Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast to promote her album The Life of a Showgirl. She wore a Cartier Panthère de Cartier necklace with a simple white collared shirt. Daughters noted that the necklace “conveyed elegance, confidence, and subtle playfulness.” It also included a subtle nod to a song on Showgirl.
“What makes this moment particularly fascinating today is that the album had not yet been released, so fans couldn’t know that in her track ‘Elizabeth Taylor,’ Swift would sing, ‘Babe, I would trade the Cartier for someone to trust … just kidding,’” Daughters said. “Viewed now, wearing Cartier during the podcast almost reads like a carefully staged, understated tease, a visual lyric that anticipates her storytelling. The piece transforms from a simple luxury accessory into a symbolic bridge between her music, personal style, and narrative intent.”
Daughters believes this proves that Swift is very deliberate in her style choices.
3. Taylor Swift put her jewelry in a unique spot at the Grammys
At the 2025 Grammys, Swift wore a custom thigh chain designed by Lorraine Schwartz. The chain, which featured rubies and a “T” charm, matched her red Vivienne Westwood mini dress. Daughters described the look as both glamorous and risque.
“The chain hinted at one of the year’s biggest personal stories — her engagement to Travis Kelce — with the ‘T’ acting as an unmistakable, playful nod to him,” he said. “That night, it was part of a cohesive ruby set including waterfall earrings and ruby rings, totalling more than 60 carats, creating a striking and unified effect that balanced glamour with provocative flair.”
Swift later wore the chain as a necklace at the Super Bowl.
2. Taylor Swift proved jewelry can define a look in an appearance on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’
In October, Swift wore the David Morris “Meteora” Collar Necklace in an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers. Daughters noted that the moment was a lesson in how “jewels can define a look.”
“The collar boasts 264 carats of multi-coloured tourmalines, onyx, and diamonds, resulting in a piece that is both visually stunning and technically perfect,” he explained. “Unlike more traditional statement items, this necklace conveys a tale with colour, texture, and craftsmanship. The piece commands attention without looking costume-y, demonstrating Swift’s instinct for statement jewellery that elevates rather than competes. It’s also deeply versatile: wearable on the red carpet, but still unmistakably a museum-worthy showpiece.”
The necklace complemented a floral corset set.
1. Her engagement ring made major waves
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Swift’s biggest jewelry moment of the year came when she announced her engagement to Kelce. Swift’s ring is a large, old mine-cut diamond with a gold band.
“With its deep, antique-style facets and gently rounded corners, the old mine cut gives the stone a distinct character that is not found in contemporary cuts: it is romantic, historical, and full of presence,” Daughters said. “The choice to bezel-set it in warm yellow gold protects the gem and gives the piece a timeless appearance. Filigree and hand-engraved details around the band enhance the appearance by fusing vintage soul with contemporary bespoke design.”
Daughters believes that this is the 2025 jewelry moment everyone will remember.
