If you’re on the search for an engagement ring like Jennifer Lopez’s uber-rare green diamond, this list is the perfect budget-friendly starting point.
Flawless, my dear. All is right in the world: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged again. Not to mention, this ring is even more impressive and expensive than the last. Making the announcement on her “On The JLo” newsletter, Lopez shared a glimpse of the gorgeous green diamond ring with a voiceover of her saying, “You’re perfect.” She later confirmed the engagement to People. And while I’m super happy for Bennifer 2.0, I’m mostly invested in her 8.5-carat sparkler — specifically, I’ve been looking out for engagement rings like Lopez’s (just way, way cheaper). According to diamond experts, this ring cost several millions. The Diamond Pro CEO Mike Fried told Page Six, “ A green diamond of that size is incredibly rare and would dwarf the value of their previous engagement ring. I would value the ring well over $5 million and could be worth more than $10 million.” (For comparison’s sake, Bennifer’s OG engagement ring cost approximately $2.5 million.) “If that is indeed a green diamond, then I am stunned,” he added. OK, so most people don’t have Affleck’s budget, but that shouldn’t deter anyone from embracing the J. Lo engagement inspo. There are plenty of affordable ring options that can channel the vibe of Lopez’s green diamond without the jarring price tag. Though Lopez only gave a glimpse of her ring in her newsletter, it was enough for experts to weigh in on the details. “ Jennifer’s ring appears to feature a natural green diamond… set with side white diamonds on a platinum band,” Jenny Luker, president of Platinum Guild International USA, told Us Weekly. And yep, Fried’s price estimate was right on the money: a diamond like this will cost around $10 million, per Luker. Evidently, no expense was spared for Bennifer. But you don’t have to be quite so elaborate in order to get the same effect.
