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Zendaya Wears Stunning Cindy Chao Diamonds at the 2026 Oscars — But All Eyes Were on Her Ring Finger

She dons diamonds galore and … perhaps a wedding band?

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1 month ago

March 16, 2026

Beth Bernstein

STATEMENT NECKLACES MIGHT have shone as the winning jewel at the 2026 Academy Awards but Zendaya’s surprise appearance stole the spotlight with some jaw-dropping and refreshingly unexpected pieces, ablaze with diamonds. She looked stunning in her one-shoulder Louis Vuitton gown but her stylist Law Roach turned up the glamour by dressing her in Cindy Chao The Art Jewel White Label Collection Diamond Branch earrings set in titanium, 18K white gold and lacquer with a TCW of 30.22 white diamonds and The Art Jewel White Label Collection Diamond Branch Ring with a TCW of 9.82 diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, white gold and hyceram. On her wrist was a diamond-encrusted Rolex Lady Datejust.

Zendaya Wears Stunning Cindy Chao Diamonds at the 2026 Oscars — But All Eyes Were on Her Ring Finger

Photos of jewelry courtesy of Cindy Chao

Although the watch brought some megawatt bling to her look and the earrings and ring were masterfully designed and departed from the jewelry theme of dramatic necklaces, it was hard not to notice her left-hand ring finger. She wore her drool-worthy cushion-cut, Georgian-inspired button-back engagement ring, reportedly created by Jessica McCormack with a yellow gold band beneath it — which might be her wedding band.

Speculation continues after Roach told “Access Hollywood” at the 2026 Actors’ Awards, “The wedding has already happened. You missed it.” Then on March 5th, Zendaya was seen wearing what looks to be the same yellow gold ring in a promo for her upcoming film “The Drama” in which she is playfully strangling her co-star Robert Pattinson.

Since neither Zendaya nor Tom Holland has confirmed their nuptials — and Roach dodged the question at the Oscars — it continues to be a guessing game for her fans and the press.

Let us know what you think? I’m of the mindset that they secretly did marry but, personally, after zooming in on her left hand, I went back to simply being awe-struck by the beauty and construction of the Cindy Chao pieces.

Beth Bernstein

Beth Bernstein is a jewelry historian, journalist, and one-time jewelry designer. She is the author of six jewelry books and has contributed to many trade and consumer print and online magazines. She previously held the position of senior editor for INSTORE magazine from 2008-2013. She lectures, runs and participates in seminars and educational events. Throughout the 1990s, Beth designed a jewelry collection under the brand name Bethany B, which sold to over 250 stores throughout the USA and abroad.

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