At the recent VMAs, Taylor Swift wowed everyone with her stunning outfit, reminding people of her Reputation era. She wore an asymmetrical Versace gown with a daring thigh-high slit and open back and gold button detailing. However, it wasn’t just her dress that caught attention; it was also the array of jewelry she wore. Unfortunately, the night took an unexpected turn when it appeared that one of her rings suffered damage.
The Ring in Question
The specific ring in question was a vintage onyx and diamond piece from Van Cleef & Arpels, and it carried a jaw-dropping price tag of $12,000. Understandably, Taylor Swift didn’t take this matter lightly. As soon as she noticed the missing diamond center of the ring, she promptly alerted a security guard. In a video, she could be seen bending down to inspect the floor, while someone else was using a flashlight to aid in the search effort.
The video didn’t reveal whether Taylor managed to recover the diamond, but by the end of the night, when she graced the stage to accept the Video of the Year Award for her single “Anti-Hero,” the ring just happened to have disappeared from her left hand.
A Great Night Regardless
Despite this jewelry accident, Taylor Swift had plenty of reasons to celebrate. Not only did she win Video of the Year, but of the 11 caategories she was nominated for, she managed to win eight of them, which means she’s gotten 23 VMA wins total, second only to queen Beyoncé.
During her acceptance speech for Video of the Year, Taylor expressed her gratitude, particularly for the fact that this award was fan-voted. She reflected on the incredible memories they’d created and the joy of her recent tour, which she described as the adventure of a lifetime. Taylor concluded her speech with a heartfelt “Thank you!” to her fans, acknowledging their unwavering support and love.