I inherited some ugly jewels.

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#16
I think they are beautiful. Especially the cuff in the first photo!

It would probably be best to keep them. Even if you don't wear them, someone in your husband's family may want them in the future. You never know. Also it would be a nice gesture on your part. I think it's sweet that they thought to pass them to you. Some women get treated like a red-headed step-child by their family-in-law.
 
#17
I say keep them. As others have already stated they don't take much room to store. I doubt any of the pieces are extremely valuable and probably not worth the bother to sell for pennies on the dollar.

Do you have children??? I would save them for your daughter or son's future girlfriend. I have a 17 year old son and am so glad I saved pieces of jewelry I knew I'd never wear again as they have been great little gifts for him to give girlfriends. I can gladly let the pieces go to someone who really appreciates them and has attached new sentimental value to them. You also might want to keep them to give to any of your husband's nieces someday.
 
#18
I like the cuff from the first photo as well. I think if its cleaned up, it will be beautiful. Also, if you don't like the color of the stone/gem in the cuff, have a jeweler replace w/ some other gem...ie. diamonds. Diamonds goes w/ everything. I :heart: diamonds...well, I'm also biased as its my birth stone. :p
 
#19
Unless the stuff is actually worth something, I would put it in a drawer and not worry about it. Otherwise, I would give it to someone else in the family or have it melted down and have the stones reset. I know that sounds horrible, but the price of gold is high right now, plus Rubies are expensive if they are nice quality. Have the stuff appraised and then decide what to do.
 
#20
lily25 said:
These jewels are from my husband's aunt, and his mother gave them to me as she always does with all the junk she doesn't want. It has little sentimental value but I never know with that woman.
She usually asks everyone she likes in her family and friends to take the things they like and gives me the junk.
Forgot to tell you the aunt had a daughter that didn't want the jewelry and gave them to my MIL.
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I know exactly where you are coming from. Clearly this assortment of pieces were not wanted by quite a few of the women who did comb through the goods earlier!!!

I personally, knowing my nature, would return them to my mil and say that maybe she could give them to someone else as you will not wear them as they are not your taste. Or, if thats more trouble than its worth, I would keep them as play things for my daughter/( future). Kids go crazy over any sort of jewellery....even ugly.

I wouldnt bother selling them as the price wouldnt be worth your time, and it may make you look sneaky???? However, if I did sell them, I wouldnt admit it...maybe say they are currently misplaced!!!! (Yes, I am sneaky!!!).
Good luck.
 
#22
if they were passed from one person to another that didn't want them and finally given to you i would say no one wants them and it's ok to sell them...your title sentence btw was so funny
lol
 
#24
I don't think they're that bad to be honest! You should see some of the ugly stuff I've been given haha. If it were me I'd either keep them, or have it melted down into something new with the rubies as they're beautiful stones.
 
#25
I would definitely wear thse pieces. They are so interesting- I'll bet you get many compliments. Whatever you do, don't get rid of them. They are probably valuable, right?
 
#28
claireZk said:
I would just hang onto it and see if someone else wants it. Since it's not your relative someone might get upset.
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Put them away and keep it. Its not worth the potential hassle if you get rid of the items. You probably wouldnt get enough money to make it worth it anyway. They are small items you can tuck away and not even think about. Its not like you inherited an elephant. Dont get rid of them, knowing MIL's maybe its some sick test, and in two years she will ask for them back! LOL
 
#29
I'm not sure if someone else has mentioned this yet, but what about taking them to a jeweler and having something else made? I've got a stockpile of old jewelry from my grandmother and grandfather that I want to change up a bit. Including some gold cufflinks that would make a fabulous ring.
 
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