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HOT NEWS: Travis Kelce gifted Taylor Swift with a $8 million Harry Winston diamond necklace for Christmas, a limited edition custom-made for Taylor with a total of 120 carats of diamonds and three rare gemstones READ THE FULL STORY HERE
The Rumor About a $8 Million, 120-Carat Necklace What We Know (and What We Don’t)
There’s a viral claim circulating that Travis Kelce gifted Taylor Swift an $8 million necklace from Harry Winston for Christmas reportedly a “limited-edition, custom-made” piece featuring a whopping 120 carats of diamonds and three rare gemstones. But so far, no reputable media outlet or jewellery expert has confirmed such a gift. A wide review of available reporting finds zero credible evidence of a Harry Winston necklace matching that description being given to Swift.
Instead, what’s well documented is far more modest but still very expensive jewellery from Kelce to Swift across their relationship:
The most recent confirmed high-value gift is an engagement ring: a vintage-inspired “old mine cut” diamond ring designed by jeweller Artifex Fine Jewelry (via designer Kindred Lubeck) a bespoke ring estimated by experts to be about 8 carats, F-color with VS1 clarity, set in 18k yellow gold. Price estimates range between roughly US$550,000 and US$1 million, depending on assumptions about size and clarity.
Over time, Kelce has reportedly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on jewellery and luxury items for her: one earlier report noted a total of about US$175,000 on birthday gifts, including items from brands like Tiffany & Co., Rolex and Van Cleef & Arpels.
But nothing in credible sources matches the details of the “$8 million / 120-carat / Harry Winston / three-gemstone” story.
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Why the Rumor Likely Spread
Celebrity couples like Kelce and Swift are major targets for speculation and there are several reasons this particular story may have gained traction:
High stakes & public fascination. Their relationship is already one of the most talked-about in pop culture. Over-the-top rumours tend to get amplified because they fit a narrative fans expect: grand gestures, lavish gifts, fairy-tale romance.
Lack of transparency on custom jewellery. If such a necklace existed, it likely would have been kept private. That secrecy combined with fans’ willingness to believe in extravagant gifts makes unverified rumours more believable.
Mimicking real patterns. Kelce has given pricey jewellery to Swift before (bracelets, watches, birthday gifts, engagement ring). That partial track record makes it easier for rumours to attach extra unsubstantiated extravagance.
What Experts Say And Why It Matters
Experts who have evaluated the publicly confirmed engagement ring emphasise that its value stems largely from its antique cut, quality, and bespoke craftsmanship, not a stupendous carat count.
Jewellery industry insiders often caution against trusting unverified celebrity-jewellery rumours, especially when the pieces aren’t shown or documented by credible outlets. Without a confirmed image, appraiser, or jeweller’s statement, such claims should be treated as speculation.
That said — “modest by celebrity standards” jewellery still costs a lot. The actual gifts Kelce gave Swift are already eye-watering by most standards.
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So — Did Travis Kelce Actually Give Taylor Swift a 120-Carat $8 Million Necklace?
At this point: No — there’s no confirmed evidence. The widely reported, verified jewellery pieces between Kelce and Swift are expensive, but far from the astronomical 120-carat necklace described in the viral claim.
Until a reliable, source-verified report surfaces — ideally with photos, jeweller attribution, or confirmation from the couple/representatives — it’s safest to treat the “8 million dollar, 120-carat” story as a rumour, not confirmed fact.
