Jennifer Lopez will retain possession of her 8.5-carat green diamond engagement ring, valued at over $5 million, following her divorce from Ben Affleck. The ring, a symbol of their rekindled romance in 2021, features two half-moon accent diamonds and a platinum band engraved with the message “not.going.anywhere.”
Affleck initially proposed with the ring after the couple reconnected, leading to a Las Vegas wedding in July 2022 followed by a larger ceremony in Georgia the following month. However, Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, which was finalized in January 2025. Court documents confirm that Affleck relinquished any claim to Lopez’s personal belongings, including the ring.
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Lopez previously expressed the significance of the green color, stating in her newsletter, “Green has always been my lucky color and now, for sure, it always will be.” Diamond experts have highlighted the rarity of natural green diamonds, emphasizing the intricate cutting process and potential for appreciation in value over time.
Before their rekindled romance and subsequent divorce, the couple was engaged in 2004. During that engagement, Affleck proposed with a 6-carat pink diamond ring from Harry Winston. This history underscores the unique nature of the green diamond ring as a symbol of their second engagement.
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Despite the divorce, the couple prioritizes their children’s well-being. Lopez and Affleck were seen together with their children the day before the divorce finalization. A source confirmed that the focus remains on co-parenting and ensuring the children’s happiness, despite the couple’s separation.
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Affleck has three children with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Lopez has twins, Maximilian “Max” and Emme, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony. The commitment to co-parenting emphasizes a positive environment for all the children involved, even after the dissolution of the marriage.
