Zoe Saldaña and the Pantheres Versatiles from Cartier.
Famous for her roles in blockbuster films such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Avatar, Zoe Saldaña has solidified her position as one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. At the recent 2025 Academy Awards though, she has added to her list of accolades with an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Saldaña’s win for her role in Emilia Pérez caps off an amazing run of the awards season. The starlet also claimed victories at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, BAFTAs, and SAG Awards. Walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards recently, the actress also turned heads with her stunning ensemble.
Exuding style and grace, the starlet also debuted the highly anticipated Panthères Versatiles necklace from Cartier at the Oscars. The transformative piece – from the third and final chapter of the Nature Sauvage collection – added a touch of elegance and boldness to the style icon.
A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship
The high jewellery piece took nearly three years to craft.
An exquisite piece of high jewellery, the Panthères Versatiles showcases Cartier’s unparalleled savoir-faire and craftsmanship. The necklace features a panther that wraps around the neck, its stylised head and body adorned with a speckled vine-like cord of onyx and diamonds. The centrepiece of the design is a 10.10-carat Zambian emerald, which serves as the panther’s piercing emerald eyes, adds an electrifying aura.
What sets this necklace apart though is its remarkable versatility. The Panthères Versatiles transforms into multiple forms, offering three distinct wearable options. It can function as a luxurious necklace, but it can also be reimagined into shoulder jewellery. For more versatility, wrap it around the wrist and it becomes a bracelet. This ingenious design took 34 months (4,827 hours) to craft, making it a true work of art.
Speaking about her choice, Saldaña expressed her admiration for the piece: “I am honoured to be the first person to wear this transformable piece of high jewellery. Its bold creativity and magnetic energy feel like a perfect fit for the Oscars night. The transformation brings a playful and surprising element, adding to the joy of wearing it.”
No doubt the Cartier Panthères Versatiles perfectly complements Saldaña’s bold, magnetic energy as well as her stature as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses. The necklace’s transformative nature not only mirrors her versatility and ever-evolving career but also fits its intended role as the ideal accessory for such a momentous and historical occasion.
