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Updated · WWD · Aug 25

Zoë Kravitz Steps Out in NYC in Black Suede Ballerinas as Saint Laurent Streak Continues

Updated

Updated · WWD · Aug 25

Zoë Kravitz Steps Out in NYC in Black Suede Ballerinas as Saint Laurent Streak Continues

Q: What hidden detail in Zoë Kravitz’s million-dollar engagement ring is quietly rewriting the rules of modern bridal luxury?

The rule-breaking detail is the ring’s low, thin bezel setting — and, in closer expert readings, the subtle use of blackened white gold around the diamond. Together, those choices turn what may be a $300,000-to-$1 million stone into something intentionally understated, secure, and wearable. Jewelry experts say Kravitz’s ring appears to feature an elongated cushion-cut diamond, likely around 5 to 10 carats, by Jessica McCormack. Instead of the usual high prongs that make a large solitaire sit prominently above the finger, the bezel hugs the stone closely and keeps it low. That changes the effect entirely: the diamond reads less as a showpiece and more as part of the ring’s architecture. The hidden luxury signal is that this restraint is expensive and deliberate. Reports tied to McCormack’s style note a Georgian-inspired construction, with yellow gold paired in some analyses with blackened white gold framing the stone. That darker metal can make the diamond look brighter by contrast, but the technique is subtle enough that many people would miss it at a glance. That is why the ring is being read as a shift in modern bridal taste. Rather than maximizing height, flash, or overt sparkle, it prioritizes craftsmanship, comfort, and daily wear. In effect, Kravitz’s ring suggests that contemporary bridal luxury is moving toward “quiet” design — where the real statement is not how loudly a ring announces itself, but how intelligently it is made.

3 articles · Updated · WWD · Aug 25

Aug. 22 photos show Zoë Kravitz in New York City wearing black suede block-heel ballerinas, the latest entry in her recent run of flat and slingback looks.
The sighting follows an Aug. 23 report that identified the same black suede ballerinas in a casual NYC outfit paired with a slouchy black Saint Laurent bag.
Recent appearances have leaned heavily on statement footwear, including silvery Christian Louboutin satin slingbacks in Mayfair and Saint Laurent python-toe slingbacks in New York in May.
That pattern stretches back through black ballet flats in London in 2025 and multiple Saint Laurent pump appearances, underscoring Kravitz's long-running preference for sleek designer shoes.