5 Engagement Rings Inspired by Zendaya

Hollywood’s favourite couple Tom Holland and Zendaya hard launched their engagement at the Golden Globes 2025 after months of speculation. Tom and Zendaya, who first met on the set of Spider-Man Homecoming in 2016, confirmed they were an item in 2021 and are well known for their low-key, effortless style when spotted out and about between their homes in London and the US.

In our guide, we’ll take you through all the details of Zendaya and Tom Holland’s engagement ring and our top picks inspired by Zendaya’s stunning ring. 

 

What type of engagement ring does Zendaya have? 

First glimpses of Zendaya’s engagement ring at the Golden Globes sparked the media’s interest, with reports of a 5.02-carat diamond as the central feature. True to Zendaya’s style, the ring is the ultimate trendsetter, with an East-West set elongated Cushion cut diamond, in a yellow and white gold, button-back ring design. The ring, designed in London, is estimated to be worth over £800,000. 

What is an East-West ring?

The East-West engagement ring ring style is looking to be one of the most popular designs of 2025, but what does an East-West setting mean? An East-West ring is characterised by its elongated shape which is set horizontally (East to West) rather than vertically (North to South).

 

An East-West setting breaks away from traditional norms and is said to symbolise a unique love that is not bound by convention. It has been said that the additional meaning behind this design that Holland chose was to reference them both coming together from different sides of the world. This makes it a beautiful and thoughtful choice for the couple - as Zendaya is from the US and Tom Holland is from the UK which further explains why he chose a London based designer for this beautiful engagement ring.

 

Typically an elongated cut of diamond is chosen for an East-West ring such as a Radiant, Emerald, Oval or Marquise cut to emphasise the size and shape of the stone.

 

What is a Cushion Cut Diamond? 

A cushion-cut diamond appears like a square or rectangular-shaped stone but with no corners it has a soft curve instead of these sharper points and edges, this is where it gets the name cushion as it's known for its soft pillow shape and this adds to its special sparkle, alongside other brilliant cuts which typically have 57-58 facets. Zendaya’s ring features an elongated cushion cut diamond shape and its sparkle has been called “crushed ice” as its reflects so often on this stunning, brilliant cushion-cut diamond.

 

What is a Button Back setting?   

A button-back setting is a vintage style of jewellery which we are predicting to be big for 2025 thanks to Zendaya’s unique, button back engagement ring. It’s called a button back setting because it’s shaped like - you guessed it - a button, when you view the side profile of the ring you will notice this button-like feature. The button back makes the ring appear larger with the added circumference and and still with lots of sparkle as the top of the diamond peeks out of the setting catching the light beautifully, not having the entire diamond encased in gold allows more light to reach the diamond and to refract back to the surface creating that eye catching sparkle we all dream of. 

 

Rings inspired by Zendaya's Engagement Ring

1. East-West Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring

Our top East-West set engagement ring is the perfect combination of Zendaya and Selena’s engagement rings taking inspiration from both designs. This East-West set gorgeous half-carat marquise diamond is luxuriously set in a platinum ring. The horizontal positioning of the stone makes the diamond look bigger when worn on the finger and the Marquise cut is already cementing itself as one of the most sought-after diamond shapes of 2025.

 

Ready to pop the question with an East-West engagement ring? You can start designing one today with Shining Diamonds,  order online or book an appointment to see this diamond sparkle with your own eyes and create your own perfect version of this unique beauty.

 

2. Modern Cushion Cut Shoulder Diamond Ring   

Looking for a cushion cut diamond engagement ring with maximum sparkle? Look no further than our modern cushion-cut shoulder diamond engagement ring. It’s the perfect choice if, like Zendaya and Tom Holland, you’d prefer a more contemporary look for your engagement ring with this beautifully shaped diamond.

 

Add a personal touch to your engagement ring by customising every detail to suit your proposal. Choose the size and type of diamond you’d prefer, to the colour and type of the metal.   

 

3. 3 Stone Infinity Cushion Diamond Ring

A trilogy engagement ring is a great alternative to an East-West setting if you want this look but in more than one stone. This is because, with a trilogy ring, you’ll still benefit from the large engagement ring surface spread and the extra sparkly effect of all three stones catching the light with their impressive lengthway spread across the finger. Why choose one diamond, when you can have three?

 

Book an appointment in one of our local branches in London, Brighton or Birmingham to see this gorgeous ring in all of its glory. And, if you can’t make it in person, don’t forget,  we also offer video appointments and free delivery.

 

4. Pear Solitaire Diamond Ring

Our Pear-Shaped Solitaire Diamond ring is the perfect choice for a statement proposal. The pear shape is complimentary to all finger sizes and shapes, creating an elongated and elegant finger shape just in a different direction to the East-West setting. It is a very popular engagement ring choice with inspiration taken from Adele’s stunning engagement ring, keeping this simplistic design which allows the pear diamond to be the showstopper of this ring with nothing pulling focus from its beauty.

 

Want to make this ring extra special? Well, you can easily customise at the touch of a button. Whether you’d prefer yellow gold, white gold, silver or a platinum ring, with any carat weight in lab-grown or natural diamond, there’s an option for you. When you choose the individual diamond, remember that just like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same, making each one beautifully unique in its own way. 

 

Let us help you!

Still not sure what to buy? Or simply want to make sure you’ve got the perfect fit? Our friendly team at Shining Diamonds are here to help you every step of the way. With showrooms in Hatton Garden, Brighton and Birmingham, book an appointment or contact us for more information today.