Jordyn Woods recently expressed the heartfelt significance behind her wedding jewellery during the Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Lighting Ceremony in New York City. The 29-year-old model shared intimate details about her engagement ring, which she reveals is a matching piece with her husband, Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Speaking to PEOPLE at the event on 10 November, Woods unveiled that both she and Towns selected rings from Tiffany & Co.’s Sixteen Stone collection, highlighting their commitment to each other. “They gave me selections, and I thought it would be perfect to tie the story together,” she noted, elegantly dressed in a simple black gown accessorised with matching jewellery. “So I’m wearing the full set: the earrings, the necklace, the ring — it’s actually my personal ring — and the bracelet.”
The couple’s engagement sparked public interest when it was announced on Christmas Day 2025, followed by their wedding in August 2026. During a joint interview with Town & Country published earlier this year, Towns, who plays for the New York Knicks, explained the thought process behind Woods’ striking emerald-cut diamond engagement ring, crafted with the assistance of jewellery designer Bernard James.
“My goal was to translate Jordyn’s personality and our shared journey into a custom design,” Towns stated, emphasising the importance of the ring as a representation of their relationship. It became clear that this was not just a piece of jewellery – it was meant to encapsulate their connection.
Woods expressed her emotional reaction upon learning of the ring’s hidden symbolism. “There are both of my parents’ birthstones, as well as mine on one side of the band and his on the other,” she revealed, noting that this design feature is a beautiful reminder of their families merging together. Additionally, she shared that there is a handwritten note engraved inside the band, intended for her eyes alone.
The couple is no stranger to loss, each having faced the passing of a parent. Woods’ father, John, succumbed to cancer in 2017, while Towns’ mother, Jacqueline, died in 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Towns and Woods have both acknowledged how these experiences shaped their relationship and influenced the thoughtful elements within the ring’s design.
Their wedding took place on 15 August, in a stunning outdoor ceremony overlooking the ocean in Malibu, California, surrounded by loved ones and prominent figures from the entertainment industry. Among the guests were Towns’ fellow NBA players, as well as celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, Hailey and Justin Bieber, and Jada Pinkett Smith.
For the special occasion, Woods donned an exquisite white strapless gown featuring a full skirt, complemented by a long tulle veil delicately trimmed in lace. Towns looked equally dapper in a traditional black tuxedo adorned with a double-breasted jacket and bow tie.
With the Tiffany & Co. event underscoring their love story, Woods continues to highlight the deep emotional sentiments intertwined with their rings. Through her engagement band and the subsequent wedding ceremony, it is evident that the couple values meaningful connections, making each piece of jewellery a testament to their shared journey and commitment to one another.
This celebration of love and remembrance seems to resonate beyond the rings, capturing the essence of two individuals coming together to forge a family and honouring their respective legacies in a loving manner. As the couple embarks on this new chapter, their story serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty intertwined with love and memory.
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