Much like the ancient tale it’s based on, Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ had an eclectic press tour firmly rooted in incredible red carpet looks that heroed everything from ancient jewellery to natural diamonds. As the cast travelled from London and Paris to New York, each premiere became less about traditional red carpet glamour and more about storytelling through exceptional gemstones. As Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and their fellow cast members turned to some of the world’s leading maisons to style their looks, sculptural high jewellery transformed every appearance into an extension of the film’s mythological universe.
While some jewellery pieces echoed the characters themselves, like Zendaya’s Athena-coded archaeological finds, others channelled timeless vibes like Charlize Theron’s elegant take on classic diamonds. Just like their memorable performances in the Greek epic, the female cast of Christopher Nolan’s film delivered some of the year’s most compelling showcases of high jewellery. Let’s dig into the best pieces of jewellery we spotted on ‘The Odyssey’ press tour.
Inside the best jewellery moments of The Odyssey cast
Zendaya’s regal takes
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She has aced method dressing with every project, and for ‘The Odyssey’ press tour, it was business as usual for Zendaya. Channelling the spirit of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and craftsmanship, Zendaya pulled off a series of looks that blended history and regal elegance.
For the Paris photocall, she wore extraordinary gold earrings sourced by Barron London, crafted from ancient ornaments dating between 2,000 and 3,000 years old. The actress paired the sundial-like discs dating back to the first millennium BCE with a custom white Jacquemus halter gown featuring a dramatic low back. Besides the striking earrings, she also wore a 5.11-carat marquise diamond ring, an old mine-cut oval diamond ring set in yellow gold, both by Barron London.
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At the New York premiere, Zendaya swapped antiquity for a mythical take as she donned a strapless, V-neck Matières Fécales Haute Couture gown with a high slit and feathered wings. To complete her angelic look, she wore trailing yellow and white diamond earrings and a spectacular 10.80-carat diamond ring, both by Chopard.
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In Paris, the actress showcased a modern take on royal Grecian attire by wearing a custom Louis Vuitton ensemble. However, it was the jewellery that once again did all the talking as she wore a Messika Miroir du Delta diamond choker, embellished with a 14-carat tanzanite gemstone.
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Yet another ornate collar necklace that shone among Zendaya’s stunning press tour looks was the Chopard choker crafted in 18k white gold and set with 88.48 carats of white diamonds.
Anne Hathaway’s Bvlgari jewels
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As a global ambassador for Bvlgari, Anne Hathaway transformed each premiere into a celebration of the Roman maison’s high jewellery expertise. In New York, she paired her custom Prada gown featuring a criss-cross crystal-embroidered bodice with Serpenti stud earrings and a coiling Serpenti bangle, reaffirming the enduring appeal of one of jewellery’s most recognisable collections.
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At the Paris premiere, she harkened to the royal roots of her character, Penelope, by wearing a striking tubogas necklace in yellow gold, tanzanite and diamonds, along with her custom Louis Vuitton empire-waist gown in chocolate brown.
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Continuing to spotlight Bvlgari’s mastery, at the London premiere, she centred her look around the stunning Diva’s Dream earrings in yellow gold, turquoise, tanzanites, amethysts and diamonds. Rich in colour and inspired by classical Roman aesthetics, the jewels seamlessly bridged mythology with modern luxury.
Lupita Nyong’o spotlights Indian craftsmanship
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Befitting her character of Helen of Troy, famed as the most beautiful woman in the world, Lupita Nyong’o’s press tour look exuded quiet power. Delivering one of the most distinctive jewellery moments of the film’s promotional run, the actress dazzled the New York premiere red carpet in a gold lace dress by Nicholas Oakwell.
She paired this look with a five-strand pearl and polki diamond choker set with 11.21 carats of stones and a sculptural Bengal Tiger ring by Sabyasachi, handcrafted in 18k gold. Her statement choker masterfully delivered regal poise, blending Indian artistry with bold storytelling.
Charlize Theron’s enchanting diamonds
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Charlize Theron’s wardrobe embraced cascading silhouettes for ‘The Odyssey’ screenings worldwide, delivering a clever shoutout to her sea nymph character, Calypso. On the jewellery front, the actress kept it simple but glamorous with varied iterations of diamond jewellery. At the New York premiere, she embraced Tiffany & Co.’s legendary Jean Schlumberger creations, layering the sculptural Hands necklace with Bird on a Rock earrings.
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For the Paris premiere, she moved to Dior Joaillerie and complemented her custom Dior gown with Diorexquis earrings and a matching ring crafted in white gold with diamonds, sapphires and blue lacquer, alongside a Diorissima double ring in pink gold and diamonds. The cohesive vision of Dior’s couture and jewellery came to life in this striking look.
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In London, the actress opted for understated elegance with a pair of desert diamond-set earrings by British jeweller Glenn Spiro, proving that remarkable craftsmanship often speaks loudest in minimalistic creations.
(Main and featured images: Taylor Hill/ Contributor/ Getty Images)
Note : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
