When pop superstar Taylor Swift kicked off her highly anticipated “Eras” tour across Europe, her dedicated fans, known as Swifties,

quickly noticed a special accessory adorning her wrist—a custom TNT bracelet. Little did they know that this seemingly simple piece of jewelry held a heartwarming story, symbolizing the bond between Swift and her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce.

In an exclusive interview, Kelce opened up about the moment he first saw Swift wearing the bracelet and why it left him utterly stunned.

“I’ll never forget it,” Kelce reminisced. He recalled being backstage at one of Taylor’s shows in London, casually watching her rehearse. “All of a sudden, I see her glance down at her wrist and mess with this bracelet she was wearing. When I got a closer look, I realized it was the custom TNT bracelet I had given her months earlier.”

The bracelet, designed by professional golfer Michelle Wie West, features 14-karat gold beads and lab-grown diamonds. It was inspired by the friendship bracelets that Swift’s fans often trade at her concerts. Kelce had gifted the bracelet to Swift after his Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the Baltimore Ravens in a January playoff game. “I was totally shocked,” Kelce admitted. “I had no idea she was still wearing it, let alone on stage in front of thousands of people every night. It meant the world to me to see her proudly displaying this little piece of our relationship.”

Michelle Wie West, the designer of the bracelet, added an extra layer of meaning to the piece. “The TNT on the bracelet could stand for Travis and Taylor, a nod to the couple’s loving partnership. Their relationship is dynamite,” Wie West gushed when the bracelet first made its debut.

Kelce revealed that giving the bracelet to Swift was a spontaneous decision made in the euphoria of victory. “We had just won this huge playoff game, and I was feeling on top of the world. I knew I wanted to do something special for Taylor to celebrate, so I immediately reached out to Michelle about getting a custom piece made,” Kelce shared.

Despite his excitement, Kelce confessed he was initially nervous about Swift’s reaction. “I wasn’t sure if she would even like it, to be honest. I mean, it’s not exactly the most subtle piece of jewelry,” he laughed. “But when I gave it to her, she absolutely loved it. She told me she was going to wear it everywhere.”

And that’s exactly what Swift did. The bracelet has become a regular fixture on her wrist, even making an appearance in the music video for her song “I Can Do It with a Broken Heart.” Seeing his gift prominently featured in the visual was another surreal moment for Kelce. “I was watching the music video with some of my teammates, and when I saw Taylor wearing the bracelet, I just started laughing. I couldn’t believe it. My boys were giving me so much grief, saying I’m whipped and all that, but I didn’t care. I was just so proud and happy to see her still wearing something I gave her.”

Kelce also shared that the bracelet holds an even deeper meaning for the couple. “Taylor and I have been through a lot together with our busy schedules and the spotlight of our careers, but this bracelet represents how we’re always there for each other, no matter what. It’s a reminder of our unbreakable bond.”

The NFL star expressed his gratitude that Swift has chosen to share this special accessory with her millions of adoring fans. “I know how much Taylor’s jewelry and accessories mean to her Swifties. For her to wear something I gave her on stage every night—that’s just incredible. It makes me feel so connected to her and her fans.”

As for what’s next for the lovebirds, Kelce hinted that there may be even more meaningful jewelry in their future. “You’ll have to stay tuned,” he teased with a wink. “Taylor and I have a few surprises up our sleeves.”

For now, the TNT bracelet continues to be a symbol of Kelce and Swift’s undeniable chemistry, both on and off the stage. Thanks to the pop star’s global platform, their love story is resonating with fans around the world. “When I see Taylor wearing my bracelet, it just fills me with so much joy,” Kelce gushed. “It’s a reminder of how lucky I am to have found my forever person. We’re writing our own fairy tale, one accessory at a time.”