Lupita Nyong'o gives Indian heritage a Hollywood moment in Sabyasachi High Jewellery
ETimes July 17, 2026 09:39 AM
Magic happens when Indian artistry merges with the glamour of Hollywood, and Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o made sure of it. She stole the spotlight at the New York premiere of ‘The Odyssey’, wearing stunning high-end Sabyasachi jewellery, and celebrated India’s heritage and traditions on one of the most famous red carpets in the world.
Being known for blending luxury with timeless elegance, the winner of the Academy Award presented a prime example of culture-based luxury to the audience. Thanks to the beautiful design, eye-catching lines, and timeless beauty, Sabyasachi’s high-end jewellery demonstrated that luxury can be achieved through storytelling skills and attention to detail.
Lupita wore a beautiful gold ensemble with a sculptural silhouette that echoed classical Greek fashion's timeless elegance. The gown’s metallic sheen helped match her desk-glowy skin, but her statement styling made the accessories look distinctive without being overpowering to the overall attire.
She wore a gorgeous gold statement necklace incorporated with exquisite pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds. This clever combination of traditional pearl strands with a bold centrepiece represented a delightful mixture of soft luxury. She matched this necklace with the gorgeous Bengal tiger ring in 18k gold embellished with old mine diamonds, making her look bold and dynamic. And the dark blue manicure was just the cherry on top.
The piece of jewellery demonstrated the ability of Sabyasachi to fuse Indian creativity with global luxury at its best. The old-minetailing made a bold contrast with the soft pearls on the piece of jewellery and implied power, confidence, and the signature of Sabyasachi.
Lupita finished this striking style with subtle makeup and went for a simple hairstyle arrangement that went perfectly with her beautiful necklace.
The stunning appearance of the actress proved not only the uniqueness of Sabyasachi’s style but also the growing role of Indian jewellery in the global fashion scene.
