Wicked Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Shine in Diamonds
Plus, shop ‘Wicked’ inspired natural diamond jewels to channel your inner Glinda or Elphaba.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attend the “Journey Through Oz” Tour to celebrate the premiere of “Wicked” on November 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Getty Images)
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have officially kicked off the Wicked press tour, shining in natural diamonds. The highly anticipated sequel is an adaptation of the book and beloved Broadway show is inspired by the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, featuring Grande, who will play Glinda and Erivo as Elphaba. The first film, Wicked, was released in November 2024, while part two, Wicked: For Good, will hit theaters on November 21, 2025.
Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked: For Good sees Elphaba live in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda stays at a palace in Emerald City, revealing the perks of her popularity. As an angry mob unites against the Wicked Witch, Elphaba must reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and Oz, for good.
Both stars have brought method-dressing to the next level throughout both of the films’ press tours, emulating their respective characters in pink and green. Lucky for us, both Grande and Erivo are known jewelry lovers.
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Erivo even won the 2024 Gem Award for Personal Style thanks to her powerful self-expression through jewelry over the years. She has also partnered with Muse x Muse to create the Have A Heart collection, which includes Wicked and Elphaba inspired pieces from Bea Bongiasca, BECK Jewels, kWIT, Ten Thousand Things, and Buddha Mama, to name a few.
A portion of proceeds from the curated Have A Heart collection will be going towards the Dreams of Hope foundation, supporting LGBTQIA+ youth to build confidence, express their true selves, and grow as leaders through the arts.
Here, take a look back on the most magical natural diamond jewelry moments from Cythia Erivo and Ariana Grande as their Wicked chapter comes to a close.
Cynthia Erivo Wore MARLI to Wicked: One Wonderful Night
During the televised special, Wicked: One Wonderful Night, stars from the films came together at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater to celebrate Wicked with live performances and behind-the-scenes content from the movie. On the special occasion, Erivo wore pieces from MARLI, including their first high jewelry collection, High Style: A New York Affair, defined by D-shaped layered petals and multiway designs that shift with movement featuring natural diamonds and mint garnet, a green hue as a tribute to Erivo’s Elphaba.
Cynthia Erivo Wore Tiffany and Co. to the Singapore and New York City Premieres of Wicked
Erivo and stylist Jason Bolden opted for Roberto Coin jewels at the New York City and European premieres of Wicked: For Good, each look with its own aesthetic. In New York City she wore diamond floral studs, a statement diamond bracelet and two diamond rings from the Haute Couture and Cento Collections. In London for the European premiere, she wore pieces from the San Marco, Princess Star and Haute Couture Collections.
Cynthia Erivo Wore Roberto Coin Diamonds to the LA Premiere of Wicked
She wore Roberto Coin’s Haute Couture one-of-a-kind collar featuring clusters of round cut brilliant diamonds set in white gold and a pear-shaped emerald at the center. She teamed the statement-making necklace with floral Roberto Coin natural round cut brilliant diamonds earrings and an impressive stack of white gold diamond huggie hoops from Suzanne Kalan.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Glistened in Diamonds at the Australian Premiere of Wicked
The dynamic duo brought a ton of sparkle to the Wicked premiere in Sydney, Australia. Grande wore an exceptional diamond butterfly choker and matching butterfly ring, designed by Lorraine Schwartz, featuring over 100 carats of natural diamonds.
Erivo also donned her best natural diamonds for the premiere, including a lion choker (shout out to the Cowardly Lion) from Roberto Coin, which features hundreds of natural diamonds enclosing an emerald at the center on a black velvet band. She added even more diamonds to her look with a Roberto Coin bracelet, matching rings and a natural diamond earring stack from Foundrae.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Are a Dynamic Diamond Duo
Throughout their press tour, the duo have embodied their characters’ signature colors – Erivo in green and Grande in pink. At the 2024 Met Gala, the co-stars wore whimsical ensembles with an array of natural diamond jewelry. The two later appeared at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Erivo in Roberto Coin jewels and a Louis Vuitton emerald green ensemble, and Grande in a soft pink Thom Browne gown. Each, with their own distinctive style, has paved the way for major natural diamond jewelry inspiration. Are you a good witch or a bad witch? A pink witch or a green witch? Or maybe a bit of both? Discover which natural diamond jewels and which Wicked witch you best align with.
Are You a Good Witch? Shop Glinda– Inspired Jewelry
Whimsical, bubbly, and bright, Glinda embodies the glittering aura of natural diamond jewelry, especially pieces with a pop of pink. Glinda’s style and personality have a soft yet bold side. To embrace her bold side, look to natural diamonds set in pink enamel, such as Boochier’s Fruit Hoop Bangle, Melissa Kaye’s Audrey Huggie Enamel Hoops, and a vintage diamond and pink enamel ring from 1st Dibs.
For a softer approach, Gigi Clozeau’s 10 Diamond Necklace in Blush and Sorellina’s Cupid’s Arrow Earrings offer the perfect balance of dainty and sparkle. Although you aren’t traveling through a pink floating bubble like Glinda, consider Tacit’s Diamond Bubble Letter Stud Earrings or Sophie Bille Brahe’s Ensemble Ocean Ring. Incorporate a bit of Glinda’s whimsy with Jewels by Grace’s Vintage Diamond Drop Earrings. For guidance and counsel, let Foundrae’s Internal Compass Medallion lead you in the right direction.
…Or a Bad Witch? Shop Elphaba- Inspired Jewelry
Elphaba is a passionate and strong-willed character who is often misunderstood. Despite being labeled “wicked” by society because of her green skin, she is not inherently evil. To capture her essence through natural diamonds, consider nature-inspired diamond jewels with green touches and dark glamour elements.
Although we don’t yet see how Elphaba’s story ends, every fairytale ends with the famous saying, “Happily Ever After…” which was been transformed into jewelry as the Happily Ever After Oval Charm by Heather B. Moore. kWIT’s Spark Pinky Square Signet ring features natural diamonds at the center of a green enamel ring. Although showcasing an “E” for Elphaba, it is completely customizable to any letter of your choosing.
As a nod to the hourglass in The Wizard of Oz, Stephanie Gottliebs’s Satchet pendant features natural diamonds that will never expire. Flying monkeys are a key element of Elphaba’s story, and this antique diamond monkey brooch from 1st Dibs pays homage to her companions. Channel Elphaba’s signature green in natural diamond jewels through Marie Lichtenberg’s Check emerald and diamond locket, Dries Criel’s Lotus ring, Selim Mouzannar’s Aida bracelet, and Yvonne Léon’s signet ring. To embrace Elphaba’s dark glamour, look to Bernard James’s Flora earrings, which feature a black diamond, or Sethi Couture’s Crescent diamond charm.
Marie Lichtenberg
Marie Lichtenberg Check Emerald and Diamond Locket.
Courtesy of Marie Lichtenberg.
Wicked premiered in theaters on November 22, 2024, with the sequel Wicked: For Good scheduled for November 21, 2025.
