The end of a marriage does not always mean having to say goodbye to your engagement ring. In any case, this is how Jennifer Lopez sees things. Despite her divorce from Ben Affleck, the American singer decided to keep her 8.5 carat green diamond, offered by her ex-husband during his proposal.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Worth five million dollars according to a market specialist, the jewel is also flanked by a pair of trapezoid-shaped white diamonds. “A green diamond of this size is incredibly rare and would eclipse the value of their previous engagement ring. I would estimate the value of the ring well beyond $5 million and could even exceed $10 million,” confided Mike FriedCEO of The Diamond Pro, Page Six in 2022.
Indeed, the central green diamond was provided by Ilan Portugal de Beverly Hills Diamonds. Tamara Rahaminov et Nicol Goldfiner of Rahaminov Diamonds were responsible for the design of the piece. In addition to being the second rarest shade for a diamond (red takes first place), green holds special meaning for the singer. “I always say green is my lucky color,” she writes in her newsletter, On The J-Lo. “Perhaps you remember a certain green dress [référence à sa robe Versace culte, ndlr] I realized that there are many times in my life where amazing things happened when I wore green. »
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
-From pink to green
This gem also has a particularity. The American actor had a symbolic phrase engraved there: “I’m not going anywhere”. Despite this, the actress does not intend to return her precious ring. “It’s a gift. It’s not because the relationship didn’t work that she has to return it,” commented someone close to the interpreter of On the Floor has OK Magazine. According to him, the former couple would agree on this decision. “Ben sees no problem with it,” he assured.
During their previous engagement in 2002, the actor chose a 6.10-carat Harry Winston pink diamond in a similar style. According to those close to the 55-year-old singer, she also kept this jewel. Ben Affleck must have known that he would not see the color of the ring again if the couple separated. But the former lovers appear to be on good terms, maintaining good relations for their children. “They have every intention of continuing to be a part of each other’s lives, even if they are no longer in a romantic relationship,” a source told Page Six last month.
After all, Jennifer Lopez is right: “To give is to give, to take away is to steal.” »
Related News :