We are constantly subject to influence. From media to social media, from our parents to our teachers, and from news stories and magazine issues to film, TV, and music. The world around us is heavily shaped by these variables and others. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with this, it’s just a fact of the society that we’ve developed.
As such, it can be fun to keep up to date with our favorite celebrities and influencers. Not to mention, by keeping up with the latest styles and wardrobes of celebrities, we can even get ideas for our own closets and style.
If you’re in the market for an engagement ring, you may want to pay close attention to Ben Affleck, because any man can learn more than just a little about engagement-ring-selection from the person who has now proposed to Jennifer Lopez twice, each time with a stunning ring that has the entire news cycle running in circles.
The news of Ben Affleck’s second proposal, and Jennifer Lopez’s acceptance, dropped earlier this year in April, and has continued to draw attention from news and media outlets alike. All largely due to the brilliant, jaw-dropping engagement ring that Ben selected for the proposal.
Her Second Proposal From Affleck
It’s important to note that this is Affleck’s second proposal to the gorgeous Jennifer Lopez. Affleck first proposed to Jennifer Lopez back in the early 2000’s. His first proposal was in 2002 and featured a 6.1 carat pink diamond ring which Jennifer Lopez described as the most magnificent thing she’d ever seen, up to that point at least.
Now, over 20 years later, the couple has reunited and find themselves engaged once again. This isn’t the only proposal Lopez has received since their breakup in the early 2000’s, though. Alex Rodriguez also shot his shot when he proposed to Lopez with a 16-carat-emerald-cut diamond ring.
Both of her previous engagement rings hardly hold a candle to the most recent addition to her growing collection, however.
Jlo Engagement Ring Cost
The first and most notable aspect of Jennifer Lopez’s most recent engagement ring from actor and Hollywood vet Ben Affleck is without a doubt the color. The engagement ring that Jennifer Lopez has been spotted wearing is a cloudy-green-shaded diamond.
This is an extremely rare shade to develop in a natural diamond because of the chemical formations required to attain this hue. In fact, it’s estimated that this hue develops in less than 0.1% of the world's entire natural diamond supply.
Furthermore, these diamonds are typically very difficult to find and fit to an engagement ring in any size above 1-carat. The natural green diamond engagement ring that Jennifer Lopez is rocking from Ben Affleck is 8.5 carats.
This makes the ring even more rare than it already was, boasting a natural green-diamond of that size. The 8.5 natural green diamond is estimated to be worth between $5 million and $10 million dollars which is well above and beyond the valuations of her Jennifer Lopez’s previous engagement rings.
That’s just the natural green diamond that acts as the center-piece, though. The engagement ring also features a pair of white-diamonds which flank the 8.5 carat green diamond on either side. All-in-all the combination of a rare and unique center-stone accented by complimentary stones make for an extremely rare and superb piece of jewelry.
Jlo Engagement Ring Green - What Green Means to Jennifer Lopez
Green isn’t just the color of the diamond, though. Green is a color that Jennifer Lopez holds close to her own heart. This is partially because of her connection to hummingbirds who she says follow her everywhere and act as little messages from the universe when she’s feeling lost, confused, or uncertain.
The idea that green is such a special color for Jennifer Lopez already, and that Ben Affleck incorporated that into his engagement ring shows his level of dedication, understanding, and love.
A Stunning Engagement Ring for a Stunning Bride-to-Be
A wedding is an extremely special time in anyone’s life. And after a broken engagement over 20 years ago, and an engagement in between to Alex Rodriguez, Affleck and Lopez are finally picking up where they left off.
This time, they’re cementing things the right way, with a brilliant ring that points toward an absolutely magnificent wedding. Hopefully the two can find happiness in one another for the rest of their lives.
Wrapping Up - jlo’s Engagement Ring
Whether you’re in the market for an engagement ring yourself, you’re waiting (not-so) patiently for your partner to pop the question, or you just like to keep up to date with the most recent celebrity news, Jennifer Lopez’s new engagement ring is well worth learning about.
The 8.5 carat natural green diamond alone is enough to make this engagement ring a historic one.
