Will Jennifer Lopez keep the 8.5-carat diamond engagement ring worth over $5 million that Ben Affleck gave her? Here's what the divorce settlement reveals

Jennifer Lopez keeps her startling $5 million relic following a final separation from Ben Affleck. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck made headlines when the singer of "On the Floor" called off her well-publicized marriage to the actor from "Air" in August last year.

When the two Hollywood celebrities got engaged in 2002, they initially grabbed public attention, but they later called it quits due to the intense media attention. In 2021, three years after Affleck's divorce from Jennifer Garner was finalised and he eventually got married, they got back together. They were married for two years before their renewed romance ended, as quoted in a report by Blast.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez finalise their divorce

The former couple's divorce was formally settled on Monday, and finalisation is scheduled for February 20. Renowned divorce lawyer Laura Wasser mediated the settlement, saving the couple from a tense legal battle thanks to her experience.

J. Lo is allowed to keep her gorgeous engagement ring

The fact that Lopez kept her famous engagement ring is one noteworthy aspect of the settlement.

The "Unstoppable" actress will retain the gorgeous 8.5-carat natural green diamond engagement ring that Affleck gave her during their 2022 proposal, per court filings that Page Six examined. The rare green diamond, which is surrounded by white diamonds in the shape of trapezoids, is thought to be worth more than $5 million, though some experts believe it could be worth more than $10 million.

The CEO of The Diamond Pro, Mike Fried, previously called the ring incredibly rare, pointing out that a green diamond of its size is almost unmatched in the jewellery industry.

Because green is Lopez's favourite colour, Affleck's selection of the green diamond was very personal. The sentimental phrase "not.going.anywhere.," which he used to end their emails when they reignited their romance, was even engraved on the ring.

Jennifer Lopez has 'zero guilt' for keeping the ring

Lopez had no intention of returning the ring, as it was a gift. She has zero guilt about keeping the ring, and Ben doesn't mind; he's done this twice already! It's not like he didn't know what he was getting into!

The financial settlement revealed that Affleck will retain full ownership of his share in Artists Equity, ensuring that Lopez won't have any financial claims to his stake.

FAQs

Does Jennifer Lopez get to keep her engagement ring?
Yes, Lopez will keep the rare 8.5-carat green diamond engagement ring, a sentimental gift from Affleck worth over $5 million.

How did the couple handle the financial settlement?
Lopez and Affleck each kept their own earnings and assets, with no claims or spousal support, ensuring financial independence following their amicable divorce.