Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement announcement Megastar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announcing their engagement in August 2025 on Instagram. (more) How Did the Tradition of Wedding Rings Start? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/How-Did-the-Tradition-of-Wedding-Rings-Start Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Alicja Zelazko Alicja Zelazko is Associate Editor, Arts and Humanities, covering topics in the visual arts, architecture, music, and performance. Before joining Encyclopædia Britannica in 2017, she worked at the Art... Alicja Zelazko Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 17, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot When Taylor Swift said yes to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in August 2025, it seemed as if all the megastar’s romantic anthems were coming true. And by proposing with what fans quickly identified as a dazzling Old Mine-cut diamond set on a gold mount, Kelce joined a long tradition of offering a woman a ring as a promise to marry. The engagement ring, however, wasn’t always seen in this way. Its history, though obscure, spans thousands of years, shifting from a practical token of ownership to an expression of love and commitment. The custom of giving a ...(100 of 1109 words)

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