From Zendaya’s viral ring stack to Lady Gaga’s Tiffany diamond: Jewellery moments that stole the spotlight

Zendaya’s ring stack recently became the internet’s biggest jewellery obsession. The actress’ layered bridal stack, featuring her signature east-west engagement diamond paired with a simple gold wedding band, sparked discussions after she wore it during a Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotional appearance. Fashion enthusiasts and jewellery experts dissected every detail, from the intentional gap between the rings to the understated styling, calling it one of the defining bridal jewellery trends of 2026. But Zendaya isn’t the first celebrity whose jewellery stole the spotlight. Here are some unforgettable celebrity jewellery moments.Taylor Swift: Elizabeth Taylor’s historic opal jewelleryTaylor Swift made headlines when she stepped out wearing a rare opal set once owned by Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor. More than her outfit, it was the provenance of the pieces that drew attention, with fashion enthusiasts and jewellery experts celebrating the revival of one of Taylor’s treasured collections.Caption: The Darlene De Sedle jewellery set was sold separately during Christie’s record-breaking auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s estateZendaya: The viral bridal ring stackZendaya’s ring stack became the talking point during the Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotions in Berlin this year. Her minimalist stack of an east-west engagement ring, a plain gold wedding band and additional bands sparked conversations about quiet-luxury bridal jewellery. Fans and jewellery experts also pointed out the deliberate gap between the rings, making it one of the year’s biggest jewellery trends.Caption: Zendaya’s east-west engagement ring helped make the style popular againCate Blanchett: The recycled pearl necklaceInstead of debuting brand-new high jewellery, Cate Blanchett chose sustainability at the 2024 BAFTA Awards by wearing a custom Louis Vuitton necklace created using pearls from a necklace she had worn the previous year, along with stones from archival pieces. The redesign became one of the most talked-about jewellery moments of the awards season, proving that reimagined heirlooms can be just as captivating as new creations. Cate’s necklace paired three striking gemstones, including pink spinel, tsavorite garnet and a purple sapphire, with repurposed pearlsMiley Cyrus: The ring that fuelled engagement rumoursMiley Cyrus sparked engagement speculation when she arrived at the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere in late 2025 wearing a striking diamond ring on her left hand. As she posed with boyfriend Maxx Morando, fans quickly zoomed in on the jewellery, making it the biggest talking point of the red carpet and prompting rumours that the pair was engaged. Eagle-eyed fans had already spotted Miley wearing the diamond ring in photos days before the premiereLady Gaga: The Tiffany Yellow DiamondLady Gaga made history at the 2019 Academy Awards by wearing the legendary 128.54-carat Tiffany Yellow Diamond. The archival necklace, previously worn publicly by only a handful of women, including Audrey Hepburn, instantly became one of the most iconic jewellery moments in Oscars history, overshadowing even her red-carpet look. The platinum necklace that Gaga wore was set with 481 white diamonds weighing more than 100 caratsWhy jewellery goes viral?Unlike couture gowns, statement jewellery often carries a story beyond aesthetics. It could be a rare archival piece, a historic heirloom, a sentimental engagement ring or a subtle personal message. In Zendaya’s case, it wasn’t the size of the diamond but the styling of her ring stack that resonated with audiences. Sometimes, a single piece of jewellery can tell a much bigger story than the outfit it’s paired with.