HER GOLD STANDARD

‘Ethical ring’ for engaged AOC

Super-woke Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez boasts her new engagement ring is made from “recycled gold” and is “zero emission.” The just-engaged socialist made the claim on Twitter in response to a follower who warned that “your ring gotta be made of tinfoil otherwise the right’s gonna flip.” On Thursday AOC confirmed she will marry long-boyfriend time Riley Roberts, and photos of the Bronx-Queens lawmaker wearing the rock swiftly circulated online. Her hand-waving

Instagram Live video (left) Thursday evening ignited a flurry of questions — and speculation — from bling watchers.

“It appears to be a nice make. From the pics I’m gonna say it’s a 1.75-2.25 carat solitaire, set in a yellow gold,” said John Buckley, owner of Tuscany Rose Watch and Diamond, who reviewed the ring images (inset) at The Post’s request. “It’s a classic yet traditional ring, with a touch of big city panache. The price range can vary from $10k (Hunts Point style) to $30k+ (Met Gala and beyond).”

Other experts said AOC’s claim of zero emissions suggests the diamond was created in a lab, and not mined from the earth.

Peter Kahan, of Katz Jewelry in New York’s Diamond District, said a lab gem would be “significantly cheaper” — and would have the added benefit of being politically correct, ensuring it did not originate in a conflict zone.

“If it’s grown in a laboratory . . . it’s not a blood diamond,” Kahan said.

But he dismissed the claim about recycled gold.

“Recycled gold is a marketing term used to promote the gold. All gold is recycled. No gold is ever wasted,” he said, adding that “new” gold makes up only a tiny share of the market.

AOC — the daughter of an architect who grew up in Westchester — did not respond to request for comment from The Post.