# 3,000-year-old earrings and one-of-a-kind couture: Inside Zendaya’s priceless press tour wardrobe for ‘The Odyssey’

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-17 22:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 10 · Current Velocity: 7.91

## Executive Summary
Zendaya's choice of 3,000-year-old Iranian earrings for 'The Odyssey' press tour has sparked a global debate over colonial plunder and ethics.

## Intelligence Brief
Zendaya has worn 3,000-year-old Iranian earrings as part of her wardrobe for 'The Odyssey' press tour. While some outlets described the jewelry as having mythical beauty, the choice has triggered significant controversy and an ethics row on social media.


Coverage from The New Arab, Dawn Images, and Hyperallergic emphasizes concerns regarding colonial plunder and the broader implications of wearing ancient artifacts. Other outlets, including People.com, BuzzFeed, and Page Six, report on the public backlash and the priceless nature of the couture wardrobe.


Attention now focuses on the ongoing response to these fashion choices and the debate surrounding the use of antiquity in Hollywood styling.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What jewelry is causing the controversy?
Zendaya wore 3,000-year-old Iranian earrings while promoting the film 'The Odyssey'.

### Why are people criticizing the wardrobe choice?
Social media and outlets like Dawn Images cite concerns over colonial plunder and ethics.

### Which publications highlighted the aesthetic side of the jewelry?
Vogue Singapore and Prestige Online - Singapore described the jewels as having mythical beauty and proportion.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Odyssey, Inside, Zendaya, Social, Earrings, Puts Hollywood Shine, Antiquity Moment, Earrings Are Part, Much Bigger Problem, Epic Odyssey Fashion Includes

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| People.com | Zendaya Is Sparking Controversy for Wearing 3,000-Year-Old Earrings to Promote The Odyssey | 2026-07-18 16:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxOMUJrdW10Ml9aNktvQW5UVmJKYThNQnpfNlNsOG96czV3R2VNV0FaZ2VieXBZamNNSHdNTl9wNXNWQzRNNWM4TXUzQ2dOM3FCSF9iZUN3bklGbGdqbEZCR1FKRnVIV0NJNVVDUGRfS2VnU2dvY19tSjhpQUQ1Qnh3UXpybjVQd1F2LUV0aWxEY0VzUUNmNzZsRllRekxpR2E5S19oMXh3?oc=5) |
| The New Arab | Zendaya's The Odyssey premiere earrings spark ethics row | 2026-07-18 16:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxQOGU2c1pqV0YxWjlld1RWM3llYjdod1k3QUY3cFpaS0l4cmlWYmJpMXZTbDl3aERyWjBBYzB4V0RiNnVVamlpblo2RW1FUGxWeVN5OXpxandaZzhVRS1oUmxxTWxUZ1FIRlJCRlpqVXBVd3Y2cFdwM05RVHNPV2hDMHJfR3ZKc03SAYwBQVVfeXFMT3ZhM2ZrcjR4eEZxZWJxaXBYOVU0OGJLMk9BZ19DcEpaUFVxTEtDTVdOZHJhVEt1eUxEU0R4NnN2UzBLOU9rVzNiWVpSNE9XZkdhdFItZjJqTG1HTXJpcWVYU2xHSUNoQWtRZEtQYk1ZczJzLXJmZ3Q2N1hTcHAxUjhRU1lvZUVDTmtnaG0?oc=5) |
| Dawn Images | Social media decries colonial plunder after Zendaya wears ancient Iranian earrings to promote The Odyssey | 2026-07-18 16:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2gFBVV95cUxNOWNwblBNazBJT0dWSWswRVAyU1pRQmxaS2QxbGxtV0N3VlRxMVMyVWhZYmtMaDhtTkZXdUQySWVwR3RWRmQ4RnBUN25oaTF6NXU0MzFtWmFyOHVCUXgtMGhVZThZWlpVeWlXLWJWQWROeTZqSnlCZWtERkNWYWFxUm9qVy1oYjZNTlpJckM0X2NZWFBfOE43M2YxZ1FFSnFCYmgtdE50Y3lVNUM0Nm5MUHZHcGpKT1lVakNkTjNfdTIxZmswU1FHd1E5T1BOZmxfakc5dGp3TC1FQdIBUkFVX3lxTFBJUENZRFZCYkpsZW5wLWRfVXpLLUR2NVU3UmYwNDdiV181a1l4aER3STBqWXkwWjVxRTNuamZHeGhxNm5odGFvR2hwZE9ETEdpZmc?oc=5) |
| BuzzFeed | People Are VERY Mad At Zendaya Over These 3,000-Year-Old Earrings She Wore For "The Odyssey" | 2026-07-18 16:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOaHNvTTFOT1UzblBJUTAtdm5qcDV2bm42aGc4ek44RUdSaUJtSGFiSVF5TzJaazdCTkhSQk9lMG81S3VtWGFtNEJQb1lsd29jQS1famt0ZjgyejVIcGpnak9GSVM4ZkRMd0ZNQ0JCamJzSWNoZ201dUFvSXU0dnJ6SFZ3?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Zendaya’s Epic Odyssey Fashion Includes 3,000-Year-Old Earrings | 2026-07-17 17:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxOaUc3Mm1MTmQ5RUxnNmo5OHozdUVVak1GeG5oU1c4dEJWaWxFMjhTYnQzeHdQdE9NRkM4ckYzemNaeV9FQ3JjRlNJWXJZd3hrRE93UnNkRmpJV053SXhJZ2dlejk4cFFjSmpwcnVUR3oyTnRSZmp1RDExaTQ0ZENaQjE5LXYyZVI5bzVWaWhaVzM2TVQyVTE5Z2dBQ1hJSGdTN3NOWTZyWHdCMkE?oc=5) |
| Vogue Singapore | On the global The Odyssey press tour, jewels of mythical beauty and proportion | 2026-07-17 17:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE1fTjlMeHhZX3VaM0hDa3duTTJyUGotLVQyZjc5SC1wdzJLdVJ5OXRyRDMwejZrT2hZOEFwVkp4cWFYbXVJVy1qQTN4M2oxTl9MS0dhejB1OGwxS0l4SzJz?oc=5) |
| Prestige Online - Singapore | Of legends and diamonds: The best jewellery moments of ‘The Odyssey’ cast | 2026-07-17 17:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxOU2hVQmtKLTZKWFgwaVo0clpWaTJfSkxJNlJDTm5INkF4ZFhOYXg2Z3BEanpScFpSNEFmbWkzRXVtRTFTYURJV3lOY3BUYWh2X0NxRGI1R3BPUXpObkw0eXF5T2U0V1o3bXF1Z2Mtak9wMUpPRDBkQ3E2MDFaejBHdHhYOHhOWDQwXzNndjR4dnFaZ3dFa0lJM1NkMWtFNGNzX0hZZzRkTDZvZ9IBrwFBVV95cUxQY1pnQThFQlJFaWMydWxrNEhsZUV5Q3B3ZDBiTkl0bkFLZ0tRWWhUSnJWLVVyQzhfano5OXl1Um9KbTVHZnBHZ1BrdUJVSDhPX3ViTWx6MmliTTBHd2tBY3hrWWpDd2JIT3pMTXZPZHhmcUswZDhLSXBDMWFPSDNEcVYybDRkdUM4enV3aEp2RkdFQTRhWUdBRVRkLWFXREhBaDVtVU1tcnZ) |
| WWD | ‘The Odyssey’ Puts Hollywood Shine on Jewelry’s Antiquity Moment | 2026-07-17 17:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxNaVpic2xYT09VMms0VkVqQ3d6V2d2ZUFySGZzNTloTGxUeEZlN21FWUU5SXA5MnRqQS1IUHVBaS1SVk9KU3dYbmZUZ0owTHNPT1MwaldIamFmeXMxQ2FEa2cyRDZ1dWdXVk05ZUhrajFWUkIwVE9LWVVWajBzb1NwRzhud285aWZ0NVJGNVVQVHNIaGlqbFBsX05sRndDWTVxWnZieGdXQzM?oc=5) |
| Hyperallergic | Zendaya’s Earrings Are Part of a Much Bigger Problem | 2026-07-17 17:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQX2lIWGpoQWdtdTBnX3gxd01CSGxUT1pGS2RKZ1pfdktQNkJld1pna0o3bW5mUi02SEJiT2Y0SGp1cTBkYUZCckYtcVViY3NwVWZwaE9pckdnNUhXUzJHV3JnRThlal92MS1OQVpYQ0NvaVFoeWk2Z2hFc2FBVFg1cU1GRVI?oc=5) |
| Page Six | 3,000-year-old earrings and one-of-a-kind couture: Inside Zendaya’s priceless press tour wardrobe for ‘The Odyssey’ | 2026-07-17 17:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxONmpLdTdMSVNHM1J5SEZ6d1pwMGwtN1BQSl9rZl92Zmo4NjVyaVFiZUF4R0Q0T1VrcG4wN0xYUXBRV1FKaXBqeXRKbXBEaF9tYUp5aFlUS0pEalA5UnM5cnJVUEhpdG9BTkptQU9rSEZJdWd2SE81eEJLTHVhbnhBY0RnYmpnVTlURlNXMk9LY1ZQaXV4XzZhdUROZmUxTjA?oc=5) |

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