Have you made arrangements regarding jewelry youll leave behind?

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#16
kath2 said:
My sweet grandma put little stickers on her jewelry saying who got what. She actually put stickers on everything! And you know what? Most of us left those stickers on the stuff; her handwriting and the little drawn hearts are as dear to us as the objects.

I do think it's good to sensibly realize though that often our taste won't be others' taste, and to make it clear in our will that it's okay to sell or have pieces re-worked. And having dealt with several estates, this, absolutely:

Make a list of all the items, where and when you got them, their maker, how much they cost then, and if they're designer, how much they go for now. Keep a copy in or near your jewelry box. If there's a story behind the piece--like, your grandpa bought this for me at an outdoor market in Bangkok in 1962, we were so much in love--include that, because you are likely the only one who knows that story, and thst's what those who truly love you want to know. Our jewelry is our autobiography! And even if it's racy or slightly scandalous--"the first boy I ever kissed gave me this charm bracelet my senior year of high school"--well, you won't be around to have to answer questions!! :) :)
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Love this! The stories behind the jewelry are so important for those of us who are sentimental!
 
#17
Your wishes should really be documented in a will. People get crazy when loved ones pass. When my great grandmother passed away all of my cousins ransacked her house. They took anything and everything of value ( furs, jewelry, china, paintings) It was disgusting. If she had stated who she wanted to get what ( and I don't know if it was verbal, as it wasn't part of her will) it all went out the window when she died and the vultures flew in. It would have been nice to have something from her to pass down to my own children. I did not take part in the frenzy... I was given nothing.
I have a son and a daughter. My jewelry (each piece) will be documented in the will and divided equally between the two kids.


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#19
Yeah, i think i would like to see my relatives enjoy pieces to remember me by. Its a good idea to start gifting them and telling them the stories.behind each piece. When my grandma died, i also got nothing. I didnt mind but its kinda sad because those who got her jewelry really didnt care. The pieces ended up being sold or pawned for cash.
 
#25
I only have one child, daughter and she will receive all of my worldly goods, and that includes my jewelry and a extensive handbag collection.
 
#26
kath2 said:
My sweet grandma put little stickers on her jewelry saying who got what. She actually put stickers on everything! And you know what? Most of us left those stickers on the stuff; her handwriting and the little drawn hearts are as dear to us as the objects.

I do think it's good to sensibly realize though that often our taste won't be others' taste, and to make it clear in our will that it's okay to sell or have pieces re-worked. And having dealt with several estates, this, absolutely:

Make a list of all the items, where and when you got them, their maker, how much they cost then, and if they're designer, how much they go for now. Keep a copy in or near your jewelry box. If there's a story behind the piece--like, your grandpa bought this for me at an outdoor market in Bangkok in 1962, we were so much in love--include that, because you are likely the only one who knows that story, and thst's what those who truly love you want to know. Our jewelry is our autobiography! And even if it's racy or slightly scandalous--"the first boy I ever kissed gave me this charm bracelet my senior year of high school"--well, you won't be around to have to answer questions!! :) :)
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I LOVE this idea!
 
#30
My grandmother has 10 children. When her arthritis got bad enough that she couldn't manipulate the clasps, she gave each of her five daughters a parue. Her 4 daughter-in-laws received nothing jewelry-wise.
But, by doing this while she was alive, no one dared have hurt feelings...
 
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