Diamond Experts Value Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Look at Nearly $1 Million
When Taylor Swift has news to share, the whole world pays attention – and right now, all eyes are on her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl.
The pop icon announced the release, set to arrive in less than two months, during an appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason. Taylor is famously secretive when it comes to her projects, often keeping every detail under wraps until the very last moment. This time, however, she’s already teased fans with more than usual – including the album artwork and visuals, which show her looking glamorous and draped in dazzling jewels.
Of course, it’s no surprise to see Taylor adorned in spectacular jewellery. But it did leave us wondering: what exactly are the pieces she’s chosen, and just how much are they worth? To uncover the answers, we turned to the diamond experts at UK retailer Steven Stone.
The first detail Maxwell Stone pointed out was that four of Taylor’s dazzling pieces come from none other than Lorraine Schwartz, the celebrity jeweller to whom Taylor has remained loyal throughout the years. Among them, the most valuable are her wide cuff bracelets – lavishly encrusted with round brilliant-cut diamonds – which Maxwell estimates to be worth an impressive $350,000.
The remaining pieces celebrate Taylor’s long-standing love of pink – a shade she frequently gravitates toward offstage. Highlights include striking sculptural triangular drop earrings he values at $70,000, a bold pink pearl ring likely to be worth $20,000, and a timeless sapphire-and-diamond bracelet he estimates at $250,000. Together, these creations by Lorraine Schwartz showcase Taylor not simply as a dazzling performer, but as a true icon of elegance and sophistication.
It’s not only Lorraine Schwartz with whom Taylor has cultivated a close relationship – over the years, she has frequently turned to a range of renowned high-end jewellery designers, including Etho Maria and Le Vian. In the ‘Life of a Showgirl’ visuals, Taylor dazzles in a pair of $51,700 ruby drop earrings from Athens-based jeweller Etho Maria, showcasing an impressive 38.88 carats of fiery rubies.
She also wears a striking diamond ring by Le Vian, a design inspired by the opulence of the Art Deco era and the glamorous flapper styles of the 1920s. Crafted in 14-karat Vanilla Gold and adorned with the brand’s signature Vanilla Diamonds, the piece retails for $2,598.75.
Among the more understated pieces Taylor wears are a pair of butterfly-inspired diamond studs by Anabela Chan – a designer she has turned to before, most notably at the Eras Tour film premiere and in her ‘You Need to Calm Down’ music video.
Crafted in 18k white gold, the delicate earrings retail for $2,790. Complimenting their simplicity is a striking statement bracelet by Stephanie Gottlieb, featuring 17 carats of multicoloured diamonds arranged in a captivating bezel-set pattern. Retailing at $32,000, the bracelet combines vibrancy with sophistication, perfectly balancing the delicacy of the Anabela Chan studs. Taylor’s relationship with Stephanie Gottlieb has already made headlines – most memorably when she wore the jeweller’s varsity pendant necklace emblazoned with the number 87 as a tribute to Travis Kelce at the 2024 Super Bowl.
Zydo Italy marks a dazzling new addition to Taylor’s jewellery collection. On the front cover of the album, she wears a show-stopping 18-karat white gold domed stretch bracelet encrusted with 19.25 carats of diamonds, valued at $62,000. Adding to the glamour, Taylor pairs it with a breathtaking set of 18K white gold and diamond chandelier earrings from the esteemed jeweller. Featuring a mix of round and marquise-cut diamonds in a cascading design, the earrings total 18.20 carats and retail for $78,000, perfectly complimenting the bracelet’s bold sparkle.
After carefully examining the custom-made pieces and comparing their estimated values with the retail prices of the others, Maxwell concluded that Taylor is showcasing close to $920,000 worth of jewellery on the album cover and in its promotional imagery. Now that’s truly the life of a showgirl!
Written by Laura Dean
Laura Dean is the digital PR lead for UK jeweller Steven Stone, bringing over a decade of experience in both music PR and journalism. A published music writer for the past 11 years, she has covered everything from intimate club gigs to major festival stages. Laura studied Criminology and Psychology at Leeds Beckett University and combines her understanding of human behaviour with a sharp eye for storytelling. When she’s not crafting campaigns or writing about music, you’ll find her at live shows or curating her ever-growing vinyl collection.