Zendaya showcased her ancient gold earrings during 'The Odyssey' photocall in London, with the historic pieces becoming the unexpected centre of attention alongside her flowing white Jacquemus gown.

When Zendaya steps onto a red carpet, the usual routine is pretty predictable. We zoom in on the outfit. We admire the hair. We wonder how someone manages to make standing still look like an art form.

This time, though, it wasn't the flowing white Jacquemus dress turning heads during "The Odyssey" photocall in London on July 5. Instead, her earrings completely hijacked the conversation.

Not because they were oversized. Not because they screamed luxury. But because they're literally older than most of human civilisation.

It was later revealed that the striking gold earrings featured ancient Iranian medallions believed to date back almost three millennia.