In need of advice

[Theren]

I have a small delimma and I need some advice. On thanksgiving my father in law gave me a gift. He said it was his great aunts and when she passed away recently found out he was left with this ring. I haven't taken it to get it appraised yet so I am not sure of the specs, but he said since he only has two boys and it doesn't look like the other one is getting married anytime soon, he was going to give this to me. The thing is beautiful but I don't want to hurt my husbands feelings as he spent allot of time getting the perfect thing for me and paid for it in cash. But I don't want to sell this ring as it's kind of an heirloom. What the heck do I do with it?

 

[Love Of My Life]

Can you wear it on your other hand??

Would you think of having it reset & wear around your neck or another finger?

 

[Theren]

I'm having trouble with my phone camera.. Bare with me

 

[lilmountaingirl]

I definitely would not sell it. If your father in law didn't respect it as an heirloom and wanted to sell it he wouldn't have given it to you. You should keep it as an heirloom and wear it on your right hand and not alter it.

 

[Staci_W]

Could you put it in a safe place until the son gets engaged?

I think it's sweet that your father in law would want to give it to you.

 

[LovingDiamonds]

I would keep it and maybe you can give it to a daughter on day. Even if you don´t wear it, it is a special item that should stay in the family. I love such heirloom things. It´s always nice to have something with history.

 

[Sssy]

I think it's very nice of him and I wouldn't sell it. Couldn't you wear them both?

 

[Theren]

It doesn't fit on my right hand and the ring is huge.. I'm thinking 5 carats easily. I never thought about making out a pendant though.. I might just do that.

 

[laurineg1]

I would not change it into a pendant, because your father-in-law gave it to you as a ring (wish I had a father-in-law like that)...maybe resize it or save it for a future child. The sentimental value has no price.

 

[DS2006]

Please get an appraisal and get it insured immediately. I would keep it as a ring, but perhaps you could reset it if it looks like and engagement ring. In addition, if it is not well cut, it could be recut to ideal proportions. Of course, it is different if it is an antique cut stone. This is a wonderful problem to have!

 

[skyqueen]

We need a pic, Theren...what a wonderful dilemma!

 

[Theren]

I'm trying to figure out how to make the picture not huge

 

[gonesburger]

Wow, lucky you! If the original setting is still fashionable, ask that a jeweler remove the diamond carefully so that it can be reconstructed later. You can keep that setting. Then have it made into a solitaire pendant, so you can wear it every day. Definitely don't replace or upstage your e-ring - I think a pendant is a nice, non-competitive place for a large diamond.

 

[Storm Spirit]

You could always put it on a chain and wear it as a pendant. That way you won't have to change anything

 

[lilmountaingirl]

When do we get to see pictures?