Why Jennifer Lopez isn’t letting go of her $5M engagement ring from Ben Affleck

The iconic green diamond tells a story of love, loss, and a Hollywood power couple’s second chance

Jennifer Lopez is officially moving on-but she’s taking one major piece of her past with her: that stunning green diamond engagement ring from Ben Affleck. After finalizing their divorce this week, J.Lo isn’t letting go of the 8.5-carat ring that Affleck gave her during their second engagement. And honestly, can you blame her?

The ring is no ordinary piece of jewelry. Crafted with a rare natural green diamond and flanked by trapezoid-shaped white diamonds, it’s valued at a jaw-dropping $5 million (and could even be worth more, according to experts). Ben didn’t just pick any ring-he chose green because it’s Jennifer’s favorite color. The personal touch? An engraving that reads “not.going.anywhere.”-a nod to their rekindled romance.

Of course, we all know how that story ended. But just because the relationship is over doesn’t mean the bling has to go.

An insider told OK Magazine that J.Lo has zero guilt about keeping the ring, and why should she? “It was a gift,”the source said. “Just because the relationship didn’t work out doesn’t mean she has to give it back.” Apparently, Ben’s cool with it too. “He’s done this twice already,” the source added, referencing the pink Harry Winston diamond he gave Lopez during their first engagement back in 2002.

J.Lo and Ben: Keeping it cordial and holding onto the memories

Despite their split, it seems J.Lo and Ben are keeping things cordial. A source told Page Six last month that the two are committed to staying in each other’s lives, especially when it comes to their blended family. “They have every intention of continuing to be in each other’s lives despite not being romantically involved,” the insider revealed.

For J.Lo, the ring isn’t just a piece of jewelry-it’s part of her story. From their first engagement to their rekindled love and eventual breakup, the green diamond has become a symbol of a very memorable chapter in her life.

So, while the marriage may be over, Jennifer Lopez isn’t saying goodbye to every part of it. She’s moving forward, and she’s doing it with a $5 million reminder of the love that once was.