Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce showed up yesterday in Brooklyn, New York for a friend’s wedding, dressed head-to-toe in gold and all-black, respectively. If you blinked, you might have missed her subtle nod to Elizabeth Taylor and a stunning jewelry debut. She may have been crying her eyes out at her friend’s wedding, dripping in jewels once owned by the Hollywood screen legend.

The couple was photographed heading to Honey’s in Bushwick, Brooklyn last night. Swift wore a gold Maria Lucia Hohan Allar silk dress with a shimmering gold finish and a cut-out waist, paired with a matching gold Aquazzura Ari clutch and Aquazzura Tequila sandals—a shoe she’s been wearing a lot lately. Alongside her Kindred Lubeck old mine cut engagement ring from the Kansas City Chiefs star, Swift also wore an impressive set of jewelry.

The Darlene De Sedle high-carat opal and gold chandelier earrings haven’t been seen in public for years.

The pop star wore a full Darlene De Sedle 22K gold and opal diamond set that was once owned by her idol and recent album muse, Elizabeth Taylor. This is the first time she’s worn the entire set in public. It was auctioned off in 2011 and hasn’t been seen in its full glory since. Swift showed off the matching chandelier earrings, ring, and bracelet—easy to spot thanks to their pastel opal shine and sculptural shapes.

It’s believed that Elizabeth Taylor, the classic Hollywood star and inspiration for Swift’s song “The Life of a Showgirl,” bought the jewelry set in 1999. It stayed in her huge collection until it was sold at New York’s Christie’s auction house in 2011. The lot went for about $6,000 and was part of a record-breaking $156.7 million sale day, beating all initial estimates. Today, it’s still one of the biggest celebrity estate sales ever. Later, the opal and gold set was sold again on 1stDibs for $125,000.

In Swift’s 2025 music video for “Elizabeth Taylor,” she wore several other pieces from the screen legend’s collection, including a 33-carat Krupp diamond (famously bought in 1968 by actor Richard Burton as a gift for his wife), a 19th-century diamond tiara that Taylor wore to the 1957 Oscars, and a famous set of Cartier rubies. Swift isn’t the only one to borrow from Taylor’s huge diamond, ruby, and gold collection—Margot Robbie wore Taylor’s iconic heart-shaped Taj Mahal diamond set in a Cartier necklace while promoting Wuthering Heights, and Kim Kardashian walked the Balenciaga fall 2025 couture show in Paris wearing diamond pendant earrings once owned by Taylor, on loan from celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz.

Swift gave us a sneak peek at some of the pieces on their own before. Out for dinner in New York last month, she paired her springtime blue striped Staud dress and bright yellow Lady Dior bag with the Darlene De Sedle ring and bracelet.

Another accessory? Travis Kelce, who wore a sleek black Fear of God blazer and dark sunglasses. The couple has been spotted out and about in both New York and London, wearing coordinated tailored outfits and seasonal florals. There are strong rumors that the couple—who announced their engagement in August last year—will be getting married soon. What will Taylor Swift choose for her bridal jewelry?

Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about the story behind the jewelry Taylor Swift wore as a wedding guest and its connection to Elizabeth Taylor

BeginnerLevel Questions

1 What jewelry did Taylor Swift wear to the wedding
She wore a pair of vintage diamond earrings and a matching bracelet

2 Who did Taylor Swift go to the wedding for
She was a guest at the wedding of her friend musician Jack Antonoff and actress Margaret Qualley

3 What is the connection between Taylor Swifts jewelry and Elizabeth Taylor
The earrings and bracelet originally belonged to the late actress Elizabeth Taylor

4 How do we know the jewelry belonged to Elizabeth Taylor
The pieces were part of Elizabeth Taylors famous jewelry collection which was sold at auction by Christies in 2011 after her death

5 Did Taylor Swift buy the jewelry directly from Elizabeth Taylor
No Taylor Swift likely purchased the pieces from a private collector or a highend jewelry dealer who acquired them after the Christies auction

IntermediateLevel Questions

6 What specific style of earrings did Taylor Swift wear
She wore vintage diamond cluster earrings often described as button or stud style set in platinum

7 Why is this jewelry story so notable for fans
Its a rare realworld connection between two of pop cultures most iconic blondesTaylor Swift and Elizabeth Taylorboth known for their glamour songwriting and acting

8 Did Taylor Swift ever mention Elizabeth Taylor as an inspiration
Yes Taylor has cited Elizabeth Taylor as a style icon and has referenced her in interviews particularly admiring her confidence and timeless elegance

9 How much is the jewelry Taylor wore estimated to be worth
Exact value is unknown but similar pieces from Elizabeth Taylors collection have sold for tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction

10 Is it common for celebrities to wear vintage jewelry from famous collectors
Yes its a growing trend Many celebrities borrow or buy vintage pieces from iconic estates to add historical significance and unique style to red carpet or personal events

AdvancedLevel Questions

11 How can I tell if a piece of jewelry actually belonged to Elizabeth Taylor
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