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When Zendaya stepped onto the Golden Globes red carpet, fans and reporters were quick to spot a not-so-usual ring on her left hand, signaling that Hollywood’s reigning power couple might be engaged. It has since been reportedly confirmed that Zendaya and Tom Holland are actually headed to the altar.
According to People, the Spider-Man actor popped the question over the holidays in an intimate setting at Zendaya’s Los Angeles home. As for the ring, Deux Moi first reported that the dazzling rock is an east-west oval-shaped ring by London-based jewelry designer Jessica McCormack. At a whopping 5.02 carats, the oval-shaped ring is set in 18k white and yellow gold. Although no price has been confirmed by the brand, experts estimate Holland put down $200,000 for the bling.
While Zendaya’s east-west ring is certainly a unique style, the shape speaks to larger trends happening in both fashion and engagement rings. Over the past few years, the prominence of oval-shaped engagement rings has risen, largely thanks to celebrities like Blake Lively. So it comes as no surprise that the reigning queen of the red carpet would go for an unexpected twist on this classic style. Meanwhile, one of 2025’s biggest fashion trends is east-west handbags, with styles like the Alaïa Le Teckel dominating the cycle. Leave it to Zendaya to set a fashion-forward trend in the engagement ring space.
Much like McCormick, a myriad of brands have released east-west rings over the past few years, with oval, emerald, and marquise cuts dominating the market. If you want to join Zendaya's east-west ring trend, here are some options for a proposal or just a really nice gift to yourself.
Ellis Mhairi Armach Three-Stone Ring
$21,203 at Ellismhairicameron.com
We all love a prong-set solitaire diamond ring. But for those interested in a more avant-garde approach, this Ellis Mhairi three-stone ring has an intricately-shaped thick gold band that houses an oval-shaped diamond and two emerald cut stones.
Vrai The Signature Oval Engagement Ring
$2,573 at Vrai
Vrai's signature lab-grown diamond oval rings are some of the most popular in the market because of their affordability and quality. Their classic oval-shaped ring now comes in an west-west style for those wanting the unique silhouette without straying too far out of the box.
Brilliant Earth Oval-Shaped Ring
$1,490 at Brilliant Earth
This Brilliant Earth ring offers a classic style oval-shaped ring for just a twist. It's ideal for those wanting the classic look of an oval-shaped ring but are dazzled by Zendaya's choice enough to want to try it for themselves.
Olive Ave Liam Ring
$680 at Oliveavejewelry.com
Zendaya's 5-carat diamond ring is surely a stunner. But some may prefer the style in a smaller size, which is why this Olive Ave. Jewelry model is ideal. It's available on yellow, white, and rose gold, and can be customized to anyone's liking (at a different cost, of course).
James Allen Yellow Gold East West Knife Edge Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring
$850 at Jamesallen.com
Black engagement rings have been a rising trend for years, and this version by James Allen combines both trends for a unique take on engagement rings. The emerald-style cut is also a more classic take on the trend that's sure to score points for years to come.
Jennie Kwon East West Green Sapphire Ring
$985 at Catbirdnyc.com
Continuing with the colored-ring trend, sapphire stones in green and blue are a go-to for non-traditional brides. This one by Jamie Kwon offers both the colorful twist and a more classic approach with the pavé stones on the band.
Ferko's Fine Jewelry Marquise Shaped Ring
$1,550 at Ferkosfinejewelry.com
For those not afraid to make a statement, this marquise-shaped ring puts an asymmetrical spin to the east-west trend. The wavy band and diagonally-set stone is a conversation-starter piece that still retains much of the classic feel of an engagement ring.