Zendaya, the Emmy award-winning star of "Euphoria", caused a stir on social media when she posted a picture of a massive yellow diamond ring on her Instagram story. Fans immediately speculated that she and her "Spider-Man" co-star and boyfriend, Tom Holland, had become engaged. However, the truth behind the ring is that it is not an engagement ring at all.
Zendaya bought the 21.14 carat ring from Bulgari, the luxury jewellery brand, in 2021 using her employee discount. In a 2021 cover story for British Vogue, Zendaya spoke about the purchase, describing it as a "splurge" and a "treat-myself." She also referred to it as a future "heirloom" that she could pass on to her grandchildren.
Although the couple has kept their romance private, rumours of an engagement have surfaced before. In December 2022, reports suggested that they were in "settling-down mode" and planning their future together. Zendaya's mother, however, posted a cryptic message about clickbait on her Instagram story, seemingly denying the rumours.
Despite the constant speculation about their relationship, Zendaya has praised her fans for being respectful of her privacy and boundaries. Holland has also spoken out about the lack of privacy he and his girlfriend experience, saying that they feel "robbed of [their] privacy" when their private moments become public. Despite this, Zendaya has expressed gratitude towards her fans for being understanding of her need for privacy.